2018

Wiring up the Office to Install a New Data Center? What to Expect

When your company has decided to install a new data center rather than relocate the data center offsite, you are going to need a commercial electrician's help. There is a lot of wiring and cabling that needs to be done before the telecommunications company comes in to install the data centers. Here is what to expect. Upgrade Current Fuse Boxes All of the electrical lines that run into the building from outside run into the fuse/power boxes in the first floor utility rooms. Read More 

2 Things That Could Keep Your Electric Gate From Working

If you have an automatic gate at the end of your driveway, you want to make sure that it keeps working the way that it should. That way you can get in and out of the driveway without having to get out of your car and move the gate. If it stops working, there are several reasons that it might not be working.  1. Rodents You might not realize it, but rodents can cause a lot of problems when it comes to electrical devices. Read More 

3 Signs Your Home Is At Risk Of Electrical Fires

Electrical fires can be caused for a variety of reasons, from improper wiring installation to simple age and wear to even damage caused by pest infestations to your electrical system. Whatever the reason, electrical fires can cause a great deal of damage to your home, which can be expensive and complicated to fix after the fact.  Understanding what some of the warning signs associated with electrical fires are can help you determine if your home is at risk, allowing you to contact a residential electrical contractor before an actual fire is able to start. Read More 

Why Are Your Older Appliances Tripping Circuit Breakers?

A long time ago, the basic electric panel inside of a home was filled with fuses. However, every time an electrical device demanded a bit too much power, the fuse would blow and would have to be replaced. Thankfully, most modern homes now have circuit breakers instead of fuses, which means if something happens and there is a surge of power demand, the breaker automatically disrupts the current and you can flip it back on. Read More 

Three Reasons Your Generator Is Not Producing Electricity

If you purchased a generator to provide electricity during outages, it can be immensely frustrating to turn the unit on and have it fail to provide the power you need. Here are three reasons why your generator may be malfunctioning and what it takes to get it working right again. There Is No Electromagnetic Field Although generators use gas to power the engine that produces the electricity, these machines require a tiny bit of electrical juice to jumpstart the conversion process. Read More