Mar 20, 2025 | News, Newsletter Archive
How to Effectively Search for an Electrician Near You When an unexpected electrical issue arises, whether it’s an outage, a home renovation project, or a safety concern, most people instinctively go online. Typing “Electrician Near Me” into a search engine feels like...
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...
Feb 23, 2025 | News, Other
230.85 Emergency Disconnects. For one- and two-family dwelling units, an emergency disconnecting means shall be installed. (A) General. (1) Location. The disconnecting means shall be installed in a readily accessible outdoor location on or within sight of the dwelling...
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...