Power Surges

During the recent winter storm, several people experienced power surge's, some that caused damage to appliances, computers and other electronic equipment. Using surge suppressors is a way to help prevent or at least minimize the effects of a power surge. You can use power strips with surge protection or you may be able to install a surge suppressor directly in your electrical panel to protect your whole house.

What is an FPE Service Panel and why is it dangerous?

Federal Pacific Electric Panels: Fires Waiting to Happen?
Federal Pacific Electric "Stab-Lok" service panels and breakers are dangerous and can fail, leading to electrical fires. The problem is that some 240-Volt FPE circuit breakers and possibly also some 120-Volt units simply may not work.
It has been suggested that there are as many as 28 million of these breakers in use in the U.S. which means that in some conditions as many as one million of them may fail to provide proper fire protection. For more details go to http://www.myelectricianonline.com/faq_files/q17.htm

Safety Issues

Did you know that all Kitchen and bathroom outlets (plug-ins) need to be GFCI protected?

A ground fault circuit interrupter outlet will help protect you and your loved ones from getting shocked. Even in older homes it is possible to add GFCI protection.

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