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What It Takes To Charge An EV At Home
If you are thinking about purchasing an electric vehicle, you might be wondering just what it takes to juice up your new car. Perhaps you’ve already scouted out locations around town that allow you to charge your vehicle while you shop. However, it is more convenient...
Electrical Outlets – Parking & Transportation Services
Every car owner knows the dreaded feeling of a car that won’t start. Whether you’re on your way to work or to pick up your kid from school, there’s never a good time for the engine to fail. This occurrence is all too common in the winter, especially in Winnipeg. By...
Thinking Of Upgrading Your Electrical Panel?
You’re tired of dealing with flickering lights, blown breakers, and outdated appliances. Is it time to invest in a new electrical panel with more capacity? The answer depends on why you need it. We’re going to dive into thrie most common reasons why homeowners choose...
Winnipeg Electrician Firm Braced For Exponential Growth As Federal Government Invests In Electric Vehicle Chargers
WINNIPEG, Canada - Powertec Electric Inc., one of the largest and most successful electrician firms in Winnipeg, Canada, is bracing itself for exponential growth as the country prepares for the huge switch to electric-powered vehicles. Ottawa recently announced a...
Do You Need An Electrician To Add A New Light Fixture?
When you install new hardwood flooring or repaint the interior of your home, you show it off with a sense of pride. Not only did you upgrade the appearance of your property, but you did so with your own two hands! If your living room or bathroom is looking a bit...
Hidden Electrical Hazards
Many of us are familiar with the most common electrical hazards in our homes. If we plug something in and sparks fly out, we know to call an electrician ASAP. But what about the hazards that aren’t so obvious? Watch out for the following electrical hazards and signs...
10 Electrical Safety Requirements For Landlords
As a tenant, you hope that the next home you rent has safe electrical wiring. But how can you be sure? Electrical fires claim hundreds of lives each year and cause thousands of injuries. Your landlord is responsible for ensuring the electrical safety of your suite....
4 Reasons You Should Always Hire A Licensed Electrician
There are many home renovations that you can do yourself. Painting the walls, staining the cabinets, and even making your own furniture are a few examples. But electrical work isn’t necessarily one of them. Hiring an electrician shouldn’t be the corner you cut to...
Extension Cord Safety Tips For Indoor & Outdoor Use
You’re setting up your new computer, but the power outlet is just out of reach—that is, until you remember the extension cord tucked away in the junk drawer. You plug in both ends, and voila! Your electronic device is all powered up. But before you kick back and...
Replacing Outdated Fuse Panels
Most of us take it for granted, but it’s nothing short of amazing that when we plug in appliances, they’re instantly fuelled by electricity. Yet we hardly give it a second thought. Take the fuse panel in your home, for example. Have you ever wondered what powers all...
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