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Amps, Volts, Watts: Differences Explained
When working with electrical systems, it’s vital to know the difference between amps, volts, and watts. An understanding of these electrical terms are helpful when it comes time to repair any old household wiring. While you may run into some confusion seeing terms...
What Is An Electric Transformer?
Electric transformers are everywhere, but a lot of people don’t really know what they’re used for. This blog will explain their uses and purposes: Significance Simply, electrical transformers are machines that are built and used to transfer electricity between...
4 Tips About Electricity For The New Homeowner
Congratulations! You’ve just become a homeowner. This experience is incredibly exciting—but it can also be quite daunting. There’s a lot to learn about homeownership. You might have questions like: How do you unclog a drain? What about cleaning the eavestroughs?...
How To Get Your Electric Car Rebate
It’s no secret: gas-powered cars contribute to climate change. If you’re looking to reduce your greenhouse gas emissions, switching to an electric car is more affordable than ever. Did you know that you can save a substantial amount of money when you buy an electric...
Cost Of Installing An EV Charger At Home
Shopping for a new car? Now’s the time to switch to an electric vehicle. More and more Canadians are scrapping their gas-guzzling cars for electric ones. EVs reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and allow you to save money on rising gas prices. Even better, there...
How Can You Avoid Power Point Overloads?
Who of us hasn’t blown a breaker before? We’ve all made the mistake of turning on two power-hungry appliances at once, like using the microwave while we make toast. Every electrical circuit has its limits. When you overload a power point, all of your appliances...
The Dangers Of A Loose Electrical Outlet
Most of us plug our electronics and appliances in without a second thought. It’s such a common task that we rarely step back to take a closer look at our electrical outlets. If an electrical outlet is slightly loose, is it really dangerous to plug something into...
Lighting Plan For New Construction
You’ve spent months drafting blueprints for your new building, and you can’t wait for construction to begin. But have you given much thought to its lighting plan? As you decide how to light the interior of your building, consider the following: The light switches need...
How To Reset A Tripped Circuit Breaker
You’ve just come home with a brand new TV, and you can’t wait to see the high-definition screen in action. Once you finish setting it up, you sit back, kick your feet up, and switch it on. But suddenly, the TV loses power. It seems that you’ve tripped the breaker. Was...
Recessed Lighting VS Flush Mount Lighting
There are a number of different lighting options available at the local home improvement store. How do you decide which one is the right choice for your home? Many people get confused by all the options, including recessed lighting and flush mount lighting. They need...
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