Lighting Design Suggestions to Improve Your Property Value
Want some quick and simple lighting design suggestions to increase the value of your property? We have compiled some easy ways you can improve your property and the price tag [...]
When and How to Get a Fluorescent 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
Do you suspect you might need a home electrical upgrade? Can you think of the last time you updated or repaired anything to do with your home's electrical system? Unless a [...]
5 Electrical Tips to Help You Build a Home in Vancouver
In this Premium Electric blog post we will discuss 5 helpful electrical tips when building a house in Vancouver. You might not have thought about your electrical setup as much [...]
The CSA Certification Label and Silver Label in BC
Do you know what a CSA certification label or Silver label is for? If you're on the market for a new or used manufactured home, you should have a basic [...]
Why Canada is Phasing Out Incandescent Light Bulbs
Why did Canada implement the incandescent light bulb phase out is a question that our Abbotsford electricians hear quite often. Our Canadian Government is committed to finding efficient, more cost-effective [...]
Aluminum Wiring FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
In this post, we'll look at answering some of the most common aluminum wiring FAQ. 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 FAQ. 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. This [...]
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 [...]