A home electric panel typically last 25-40 years but today’s increased power use may mean your panel is working beyond its intended capacity. If you own an older home with a fuse box or have circuit breakers with outdated amperage, it may be time to consider electric panel replacement. There
How to Tell When You Need to Rewire Your Home
Your home’s wiring will probably tell you when you need to seriously consider rewiring. If you have persistent, pervasive problems with your electricity throughout your home, rather than just in one room or another, then your whole wiring system may be struggling to keep up with your
Why You Should Work at EarlyBird
Do you feel stuck in your current journeyman electrician job? After you get your journeyman electrician’s license, it can be hard to know what to aim for next. Working commercial or industrial installation jobs can be monotonous, and there isn’t much room for advancement or training. Starting
Should I Upgrade My Outlets?
If your electrical outlets are old, warped, damaged, or malfunctioning, it may be time to replace them. Old outlets wear out over time, diminishing their effectiveness or even putting you in danger. Upgraded outlets prevent that danger and make your home’s electricity more effective at the same
Is Solar Power Right for You? Part Two
In part one, we left you with this cliffhanger: “A cost-benefit analysis is only one factor for finding out if solar power is right for you. If you want to know for sure, there are still a few more things you’ll want to consider.” We know you're waiting with bated breath, so we’ll get right
How to Fix a Broken Circuit Breaker
To start this blog about circuit breakers (and broken circuits), let's start in Borneo. Obviously. See, there's this ant in Borneo, the Colobopsis saundersi, that blows itself up whenever it’s seriously threatened. Seriously. Let's say there are a bunch of these ants, just hanging around the
The Most Common Electrical Problems
Just because these electrical problems are common doesn't mean you don't have to worry about them or get them fixed. Unfortunately, even common electrical problems can be expensive or even dangerous if they’re left alone. Here are some of the electrical problems pretty much everyone will have to
The Most Common Electrical Safety Code Violations
To Be Safe, Follow The Code If you read The National Electrical Safety Code blog you learned that the NESC sets a safety standard for installing, operating, and maintaining electrical power and communication utility systems. The NESC covers how to properly maintain power substations, power