If you have a downed power line on a car you must assume that the power line is live. Also, do you know what you should do if you encounter a BC Hydro downed power line while driving? In this post, our Abbotsford electricians offer safety tips to help keep you and those you love…
In this post, our electricians discuss AC vs DC current so you can learn more about how alternating current and direct current works, how they differ, and how both are used in real-life applications. Electronics are now a staple in every household, but have you ever stopped to think about the type of electricity that…
The pandemic has forced many people to work remotely so it isn’t surprising that requests are coming in for help with electrical wiring for a home office. This is a trend that doesn’t seem to be waning. According to a 2020 Flex jobs survey on Remote Work Statistics: 65% would like to work from home…
What is a Journeyman Electrician and how is it different from an Apprentice or Red Seal Ticketed Electrician? Inevitably, we all need to hire an electrician at some point in our lives and when we do, most of us have no idea what level of education the electrician might have had. This post, on “What…
When you have an electrical problem and you call a residential electrician, you may be wondering what do electricians do exactly? Electricity is integral to practically every part of our modern day lives. So much so, that if the power does go out, virtually everything comes to a stand still. In severe cases, you may…
There are three main components to your electrical wiring residential system including: BC Hydro’s Electricity Meter Electrical Panel Home Electrical Wiring & Circuits BC Hydro’s “Smart” Electricity Meters It’s been 10 years since BC Hydro began implementing their Smart Metering Program in 2011. According to BC hydro, the program is replacing old obsolete mechanical meters…
You might want to be thinking about an electrical panel replacement if you are purchasing an older home or living in a home with old, outdated wiring such as knob and tube wiring. Cosmetic changes are usually considered first, such as lighting upgrades. However, depending on the age of your home, it may be prudent…
Want some quick and simple lighting design suggestions to increase the value of your property? Whether you are looking for kitchen lighting ideas, exterior lighting help, or interior lighting design, any improvements you make can also improve the value of your property. We have compiled some easy lighting upgrades to help you improve your property…
Fluorescent ballast replacement is sometimes necessary for 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 of fluorescent lighting is how difficult it is to fix issues regarding dim or flickering bulbs. In this article, we’ll explain…
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 fuse trips we often don’t think to think too much about how we can keep our home electrical systems updated and healthy. An electrical code…
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