So you want to electrify your home. Do you need…
In some rare cases, a home may already have a higher level of electrical service (e.g. 200 ampere) of the panel rating (e.g., 100 Ampere). Then, you can simply update the panel to take advantage of that existing service. To check your service level, you can call your energy company or follow these tips. How […]
The Trade Union Group of Electricians plans to establish a training center in Herald Square – Commercial Observer
The Joint Industry Board of Electrical Industry (JIBEI) plans to establish a new union electrician training center in the Herald Center, at the corner of Broadway and West 34th Street, according to property owner JEMB Realty. The business group has signed a lease to occupy 30,000 square feet of space in the 10-story, 250,000-square-foot building, […]
Circle cutting plate for electrical service 240 volts
The service of 240 volts works on hard devices such as ovens, air conditioners, water heaters and electric dryers. If something wrong occurs in that painting, this may cause these systems to fail, destroy devices, or even lead to electrical risks. “This is why you should test the painting to confirm that every 240 -volt […]
Homeowner’s Guide to Smart Electrical Panels
Service panels are the control center for our home electrical systems. Their design hasn’t changed much since resettable circuit breakers replaced fuses in the mid-20th century… until now. The service panel of the future is digital, and promises to revolutionize the home electrical system. The change is necessary because of the electrification of homes, a […]
What You Need to Know When Choosing a Smart Electrical Panel – Stacey on the Internet of Things
On a recent episode of the IoT podcast, we received a voicemail from Shane on the podcast hotline. Shane has his electrical panel replaced and is considering a smart panel. He notes that we’ve recommended the Sense home energy monitoring solution in the past. However, he’s concerned that Sense, as a small company, may not […]
Saldana’s bill creating new paths for licensed electricians signed into law
OLYMPIA — Oklahoma Gov. Jay Inslee on Friday signed a bill to create additional paths for apprentices to become licensed electricians. SB 5320, sponsored by Sen. Rebecca Saldana (D-Seattle), expands pathways for more people to reach the eligibility threshold for the licensing exam to obtain a 01 electrician license. The bill would allow an apprentice […]
Average Cost to Replace an Outdoor Electric Meter Box in 2024 – Forbes Home
In addition to labor, your home’s unique electrical system and local laws can affect the final result. Here are several factors that can push you to the lower or higher end of the price range. Material On average, you’ll pay between $50 and $250 for the cost of a meter box. Additional installation tools, wiring, […]
NASA’s Europa Clipper propulsion module
Instrument development technician Carlisa Drew stands next to the Europe Clipper’s propulsion module early in the module’s wiring process, in a clean room at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland. A former commercial electrician, Drew led the APL team that installed the appliances. Credit: Johns Hopkins APL She went from being […]
House Bill No. 337 – Electricians, Licensing
Bill Description: Bill No. 337 would adopt the 2023 version of the National Electricity Code, with exceptions, create a residential electrician license, increase the current fine, and create state priority for regulations affecting electricians. Rating: 0 Note: Bill 337 is a lengthy, 15-page bill that addresses many aspects of the regulation and licensing of electricians. […]
The 6 Best Whole Home Surge Protectors of 2024
Top 6 Whole Home Surge Protectors of 2024 | Are whole house surge protectors worth it? What to consider Whole-home surge protectors range in cost from about $60 to $300, and their lifespan is approximately five to 10 years. Despite the additional fees, it is best to contact a licensed electrician for safe installation. Types […]