Saving $50,000 With LED Fixtures
If you're not sure how much you could save by upgrading to LED technology, take a look at one of our commercial client's power usage graphs. Just one month after they upgraded their exterior metal halide light fixtures, they are already seeing huge savings on electricity! Calculations show that over 10 years this company could be saving...
Circuit Breaker Tripping?
Each week we receive several calls from homeowners experiencing problems with a circuit breaker tripping. It's wise to have a licensed electrician check your panel to rule out a serious problem because this can be an indicator of an overloaded circuit or faulty wiring. If not repaired, these situations could lead to an electrical fire. We've...
50 Energy Saving Tips For Business Owners
Is your business struggling with the high cost of electricity? Do you want to lower your company's energy bills but are confused about which upgrades will bring optimal results? You're not alone! Follow our step by step guide to lowering your power bills with these top 50 energy saving tips for business owners. Explore Incentives - Financial...
The Ridge
We're in the middle of completing the electrical work on a beautiful show home for the highly sought-after team at Candor Developments up in Courtenay's newest subdivision, The Ridge. A valuable addition to the team of builders in The Ridge, Candor's homes will offer discerning homebuyers a prime opportunity to live in a gorgeous home in a...
Appliance Power Feeds
A common request electricians receive from homeowners is to install appliance power feeds. While some appliances plug directly into a standard wall receptacle, most appliances require dedicated power feeds and specialty outlets. Whether you are simply updating your kitchen appliances or are fully renovating your kitchen, you'll likely need a...
10 Tips For Hiring a Residential Electrician
Do you have electrical repairs to complete or are you building or renovating a house this year? Hiring reliable, experienced trades is an important task and none is more important than hiring a qualified, licensed, residential electrician. Faulty wiring is one of the leading causes of house fires in Canada but there are steps you can take to...
How To Test A GFCI Receptacle
Have you ever wondered about the TEST and RESET buttons on a GFCI receptacle? If so, you're not alone! Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter receptacles are typically installed in locations where moisture is present (ie: bathrooms and kitchens). GFCI receptacles are an effective safety mechanism as they are designed to "trip" (interrupting the...
Control Your Home’s Lighting From A Mobile Device
With Smart Lighting Technology from Lutron it is now possible to control your home's lighting from a mobile device! Are you aware that smart lighting components are quick to install and require NO costly, behind-the-walls electrical wiring? This technology can be installed in virtually any room meaning that energy savings, convenience and...
Smoke Detector Maintenance
Just a reminder to Comox Valley residents of the importance of regular smoke detector maintenance. Smoke detectors are stoic protectors of our households but in order for them to work reliably, they need regular maintenance. This seemingly mundane task is often overlooked but should be a routine job performed in addition to regularly practicing...
How to tell if your electrical device is safe for use in Canada
Is your electrical device safe for use in Canada? In today's global marketplace, a plethora of counterfeit electrical products are on the Canadian marketplace. Cell phone chargers, extension cords, outlet splitters, holiday decorations and many other electrical products are widely available at bargain prices. While these inexpensive items...
Tiny home wiring [and an exciting new venture]
One of the exciting new projects I've been working on is wiring an [inaugural] Tiny Home for Isaac Bale of Swell Carpentry Ltd. It's a pretty sweet little house and I can't wait to see it when it's done. Isaac has some big plans coming to fruition here in the Comox Valley and I'm...
Prepare your home and business for winter power outages
As an electrical contractor, I work with and think about electricity every day. Unless you're an electrician like me, you probably don't give much thought to the fact that you have electricity available when you need it. That is, until the power goes out! Power outages are a seasonal fact of life here in the Comox Valley. Did you know there...
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