Lighting Design Suggestions to Improve Your Property Value
Want some quick and simple ways to increase the value of your property? We have compiled some easy ways you can improve your property and the price tag that goes [...]
When and How to Get a Fluorescent Light Ballast Replacement
Fluorescent lights are probably the most common source of lighting in commercial buildings such as schools, offices and other major facilities. The first thing you might think of when you think [...]
Signs That You Need to Update Your Home’s Electrical System
Can you think of the last time you updated or repaired anything to do with your home's electrical system? Unless a fuse trips we often don't think to think too much [...]
5 Electrical Tips to Help You Build a Home in Vancouver
Are you building a home in Vancouver? You might not have thought about your electrical setup as much as you've thought about your blueprints, paint colour, or flooring, but how [...]
The CSA Certification Label and Silver Label in BC
If you're on the market for a new or used manufactured home, you should have a basic understanding of the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Certification Label and the Silver label. Here [...]
Why Canada is Phasing Out Incandescent Light Bulbs
A question that our Abbotsford electricians hear quite often is, “Why are they phasing out incandescent light bulbs?” Our Canadian Government is committed to finding efficient, more cost-effective ways for [...]
Aluminum Wiring FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
In this post we'll look at answering some of the most common aluminum wiring FAQs. History of aluminum wiring. Historically, aluminum wiring, which is lighter than copper, was also thought [...]
Knob and Tube Wiring Frequently Asked Questions
In this post, we'll provide answers to some of the most common knob and tube wiring FAQs. When was knob and tube wiring used? Knob and Tube wiring (aka open [...]
What Is A GFCI Outlet & How Does It Work?
You may have heard the term before, but exactly what is a GFCI outlet? A GFCI outlet uses a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter designed by Charles Dalziel in 1961. A [...]
Which is Better – Circuit Breaker vs Fuse Box
In this blog post, our Abbotsford electricians at Premium Electric take a look at a circuit breaker vs fuse box. What makes them different and which one is better? It’s [...]