by Sherri Morrison | Dec 9, 2017 | receptacles, Testing
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...
by Sherri Morrison | Nov 14, 2017 | lighting, Lutron, New Construction Electrical, Smart Home Technology, smart lighting
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...
by Sherri Morrison | Nov 6, 2017 | Electrical Fire Prevention, Power outages, Smoke Detectors, Testing
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...
by Sherri Morrison | Nov 2, 2017 | Counterfeit electrical goods, CSA, Electrical Fire Prevention, Uncategorized
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...
by Sherri Morrison | Nov 2, 2017 | lighting, Tiny Home
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...
by Sherri Morrison | Oct 31, 2017 | Power outages, Uncategorized
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...
by Sherri Morrison | Oct 24, 2017 | Electrical Fire Prevention, Renovation Electrical
Electrical fires are one of the leading causes of house fires in Canada today. As a licensed electrician, focussing on preventing electrical fires is an important component of the work I do each day in homes and businesses throughout the Comox Valley. For...
by Sherri Morrison | Oct 20, 2017 | Childproofing, lighting, New Construction Electrical, receptacles, Retail, Service Work, Uncategorized
I love living and working as an electrician in the Comox Valley. I’ve been an electrician for well over 30 years and in that time, I’ve worked on close to 1000 job sites. I’ve wired hundreds of residential houses, a great many condominiums...
by Sherri Morrison | Oct 12, 2017 | Branding, Commercial and Business, lighting, Retail
The way customers feel when they enter a retail environment can sharply influence buying decisions. It also leaves a lasting impression. Creating a mood that engages customers through all their senses is part of a strong and successful marketing plan that...
by Sherri Morrison | Oct 6, 2017 | CSA, receptacles
Do you have a tangled web of extension cords, power bars and splitters plugged into your receptacles? Do you need more electrical outlets? If so, you’re not alone! As evidenced by the high number of splitters, extension cords and power bars we see in homes,...
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