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Do I Need A Portable Or A Whole House Standby Generator?
Having trouble with a whole house standby generator vs a portable emergency generator? If you live in an area of British Columbia where power outages are frequent or sometimes lengthy, you may want to consider installing a backup generator. There are two options to consider, depending on your needs, which include: Portable emergency generator Whole…
Common Aluminum House Wiring Problems in BC
Aluminum house wiring problems in BC occur when the wiring isn’t properly used or has not been properly installed with the right conductors or receptacles. This is particularly true in the branch circuits of a home — circuits that lead to your outlets, switches, and electrical appliances. Aluminum tends to oxidize and studies have shown…
Electrical Safety Tips for New Homeowners
Our Abbotsford electricians have complied this list of basic electrical safety tips to help you prevent any situation that could precipitate a hazard to your family or your belongings. Electrical safety is important for new homeowners, especially since owning your own home is one of the most significant investments you’ll ever make in your lifetime….
BC Safety Authority – Who They Are and What They Do
The BC Safety Authority (BCSA) — now known as Technical Safety BC — is a non-profit organization independent of the BC Government that ensures technical systems in the province are installed safely and operate within guidelines. The BC Safety Authority (Technical Safety BC) is also the electrical safety authority and issues certificates, technical licenses, and…
What to Do When Power Goes Out
Be Prepared for When the Power Goes Out Do you know what to do when the power goes out? Do you have an emergency preparedness plan for a blackout? Talk to our electricians if you emergency generator sales or service. British Columbia is not only a coastal province but also a very mountainous one. That…
What to Do If There Is A Natural Gas Leak
Do you know what to do if there is a natural gas leak? A natural gas leak in your house can be quite serious. It’s important that you know how to detect a natural gas leak and what steps you need to take to prevent a disaster. Natural Gas is a hydrocarbon mixture (primary methane)…
How to Use A Fire Extinguisher – Pass Method
How the Fire Extinguisher PASS Method Works Do you and your family know how to use the fire extinguisher PASS Method? No one expects a fire in their home or business but if you had to, would you know how to use a fire extinguisher? Do you know about the fire extinguisher PASS Method?…
7 Reasons Why the Breaker Keeps Tripping
If the breaker keeps tripping in your home or at your business, it may be a sign that the electrical load is too high on the circuit breaker. If each time you reset it you end up with a tripped circuit breaker, immediately stop trying to reset it. Resetting electrical breakers that continually trip could…
Protecting Your Kids – 10 Electrical Safety Tips for Homeowners
Electrical Safety & Baby-Proofing Your Home In this post, we want to share some tips about electrical safety for kids; helpful tips for every parent to ensure you protect yourself and your family. If you have young children at home, most likely you started electric baby proofing the home quite early. However, as your children…
Downed Power Lines – Safety Tips
Downed Power Lines – BC Hydro says, “If it’s down, it’s a danger. Stay back and dial 911.” If you come across downed power lines or cables, always assume that they are live and dangerous. Always stay back a safe distance from downed electrical wires; at least 10 metres (33 feet). There are several live…
Checking Electrical Wiring in Older Homes
Checking old home electrical wiring should be a priority if you live in an older home or if you are thinking of buying one. Do you live in an older home? If so, have you ever had anyone do an electrical wiring safety check? Having an electrical wiring inspection done may be something that most…
ABC Fire Extinguisher for Electrical Fires
Every home should have a class ABC fire extinguisher for electrical fires. Homes should also have a CO and smoke alarm on every floor of the house. Having the proper home safety fire extinguishers on hand (including a class ABC fire extinguisher) can protect you and your home should you have a small electrical fire….