Highlights ofΒ this month’s newsletter include: Temporary allowance for virtual basic trainee classes continue Temporary allowance continues for trainees to work while completing classroom training Fees for after-hours inspections When must a trainee submit experience hours to the department Source: Electrical…
Generator and Standby Power Systems NEC Guideline
I found this resource on Mike Holt’s website to be very helpful when producing a quote a customer wanted.Β Mike Holt Enterprises offers a lot of electrical training literature.Β This article and the guidelines deal with the nuances of the…
Common Electrical Services You May Require
Did you know that the third highest cause of structural fires in the United States is due to electrical faults? Flexing your βDO IT Yourselfβ muscles is not advisable when it comes to electricity, especially when you have highly trained,…
Maintaining Home Health
Electrical systems in dwellings must be exercised, examined and tested
Why GE AFCI Breakers are Ahead of the Curve
At Safe and Sound Electric we do a lot of remodels.Β There are a few conditions in older homes that cause AFCI or arc fault breakers to trip.Β One of the most common causer of this is circuit collisions not…
How Regular Circuit Breakers Keep You Safe
Molded Case Circuit Breaker Trip Unit History Source Evolution of the Molded Case Circuit Breaker Trip Units and their Value to Customers Even though an 1879 patent filed by Thomas Edison provided a glimpse of the definition of what would…
Why Aren’t My Outlets Working?
Why Aren’t My Outlets Working? If your outlet is not working, there is a chance that you’ll need a pro to fix it, but some troubleshooting would come in handy.Β Youβve already popped your popcorn for movie night, but when…
NEC 2020 Changes
National Electrical Code Changes in 2020 The 2020 National Electric Code includes requirement updates in four significant areas: surge protection, GFCI protection, firemenβs disconnect and solar power. Be familiar with the official NEC codes in your state. NEC 2020 includes…
Debunking Six AFCI Myths
By William Atkinson Published In May 2017An arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) is an advanced circuit breaker that, as a way to reduce electrical fire threats, breaks the circuit when it detects a dangerous electric arc in the circuit that…
Electromagnetic Fields
All of us depend on electricity to meet basic needs such as heating, cooling and lighting our homes. We also depend on electricity to meet the transportation, communication, commercial, recreational, industrial and health care requirements of our society. Wherever we…