Keeping the Spark: An Electrician’s Blog

Posted on: 26 March 2021

Having a deck built onto your home can be an excellent way to enjoy a view higher up than a patio could allow, especially when it's installed from the second floor. With a deck that's elevated, it can be a great opportunity to consider having solar panels installed. Reducing your reliance on electricity and building a deck that's designed to be combined with solar panels can be a great update to your home.
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Posted on: 10 March 2021

When you plug a power cord into a wall outlet, you expect the connection to remain secure and your device to power on. In some homes, the scenario does not exactly happen this way. Instead, the plug seems to simply fall out of the outlet almost as soon as it is plugged in. If this sort of scenario is a common problem in your home, not only should you not pass it off as normal, you should address it as it could be dangerous.
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Posted on: 24 February 2021

A generator is not something that every home has, but it is one that you should consider adding for a number of reasons. If you don't have a generator and the power goes out, it can be scary, especially when it goes out for an extended period of time. If you aren't sure if you need a generator in your home, read on for a few reasons why you need one.
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Posted on: 11 February 2021

You may not give your home's electrical system much thought until you start having trouble with circuit breakers flipping off. When your demand for power exceeds what your electrical panel can provide, it could be time for an electrical panel upgrade. Here are signs you might need a new electrical panel and an overview of how a new panel is installed. Signs You Might Need An Electrical Panel Upgrade You might need an upgrade when you buy a new appliance or hot tub.
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