Preventing arc flash may not be top of mind for most homeowners, but it's a serious risk lurking in many homes. This dangerous electrical event can cause fires, severe injuries, and costly damage in an…
Austin HintzeSeptember 12, 2024
When it comes to the idea of heating your home, there are many options that you can consider. Some homes have built-in fireplaces, while others have added a gas fireplace or electric stove. You might…
Austin HintzeSeptember 9, 2022
Understanding your home's electrical system is a very important step. You need to determine if your home is safe from electrical issues, damage, or death from electrocution. One of the many ways we do that…
Austin HintzeOctober 25, 2021
A split bus panel is a single electrical panel that has two separate bus bars. Bus bars are metal bars inside an electrical panel that carry electrical current and hold the circuit breakers. Other electrical…
Austin HintzeJuly 26, 2021
An open ground is when a three-pronged outlet is not connected to the home's grounding system. This is unsafe because if a fault were to happen, the surge could damage equipment or people rather than…
Austin HintzeApril 27, 2021
Every home should have an electrical grounding system, but most homeowners do not even know what that is. Here's a quick definition: Electrical grounding is a backup pathway for electrical current to flow in case…
Austin HintzeMarch 9, 2021
Many people mistakenly interchange the words fuse box and electrical panel. While they are both used to disconnect power and protect your home, they differ in many ways. Let's discuss the differences between fuse boxes…
Austin HintzeMarch 2, 2021
What is Knob-and-Tube Wiring? (K&T) Knob and Tube wiring is cloth wiring that runs through "knobs", which are the white ceramic cylindrical holders, and "tubes" that protect wiring through the wood it runs through. This…
Austin HintzeFebruary 24, 2021
Technically, you can have as many outlets on a 15 amp circuit breaker as you want. However, a good rule of thumb is 1 outlet per 1.5 amps, up to 80% of the capacity of…
Austin HintzeJanuary 12, 2021