Feb 28, 2025 | Authored By: Fritz Gunther, News
The Edison Electric Light Company 1881 Letter In 1881, Thomas Edison wrote a letter to the New York Board of Fire Underwriters, confidently proclaiming that his new Edison Electric Light Company had developed a system “absolutely free from any possible danger from...
Feb 23, 2025 | Authored By: Fritz Gunther, News, Newsletter Archive
Caution is Best When Dealing with Wet Wires from Flooding Corrosion may lead to damaging electrical fires Flooding along shorelines creates a perfect storm of damage for homeowners and businesses who live and work by the water. Some structures may suffer catastrophic...
Oct 16, 2024 | Authored By: Fritz Gunther, News, Newsletter Archive
Electrical safety is a crucial consideration in any home or building, and two key components that help protect against electrical hazards are Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) and Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI). Both AFCI and GFCI provide critical...
Sep 25, 2024 | Authored By: Fritz Gunther, News, Newsletter Archive
The National Electrical Code (NEC) is a critical document that establishes safe electrical installation standards. Article 547 of the 2023 NEC specifically focuses on agricultural buildings, addressing unique electrical challenges such environments face. Agricultural...
Jun 13, 2024 | Authored By: Fritz Gunther, News, Newsletter Archive
As electric vehicles (EVs) become more prevalent, understanding the different levels of EV chargers and their installation requirements is essential for both consumers and installers. Currently, New York State is on the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC). This...
Jun 13, 2024 | Authored By: Fritz Gunther, News, Newsletter Archive
New York is experiencing a surge in large-scale solar power projects, necessitating stringent oversight. At New York Electrical Inspection Agency, we provide this through our team of professional electrical inspectors, extensively trained in both general electrical...
