Electrical contractors in Western Australia are shocked by new law that they say favors big contractors and unions Washington
(The Center Square) – Legislation was passed this session and signed into law by Governor Jay Inslee aimed at increasing the number of electricians in Washington state. However, some small electrical contractors see the new law as hurting their business. Senate Bill 5320 would require applicants for a flight-level electrician certification to have completed an […]
Understand mechanical tests for cable longevity
What is the purpose of mechanical testing? Power cables, typically installed underground, in ducts or on overhead structures, are often subjected to mechanical stresses such as tension, compression, bending and twisting. It is therefore important that cables are subjected to stringent tests to ensure their ability to withstand the mechanical stresses they will be exposed […]
Hunter Electric Inc. offers Professional and elegant service for 10 years | Features
When people call Hunter Electric Inc. Looking for residential or commercial electrical services, owner Bill Hunter answers the phone. “I always answer when someone calls me, even after business hours. I’m available 24/7/365,” Bill said. Bill, who opened Hunter Electric Inc. in 2013, has 27 years of experience working as an electrician. “When I was […]
How much do solar panels cost? (2024)
Although the initial cost of solar panels can be intimidating, there are several steps you can take to help reduce the overall cost as well as increase the amount of money your solar panels save you in the long run. In general, we recommend taking advantage of federal, state, and local incentives as well as […]
The Best Surge Protectors You Can (and Should) Buy
Power outlets and surge protectors are essential these days. You need them simply because your home has a lot of tech devices that require power. And in certain areas — for example, in your office, TV room, or next to your nightstand — there aren’t enough electrical outlets. Important Note: Power outlets and surge protectors […]
“Electrifying everything” may require improved electrical service
Sign up to receive daily news updates from CleanTechnica via email. Or follow us on Google News! At the dawn of time, when I was a child and dinosaurs still roamed the Earth, my family’s home had a fuse box in the basement with four 15-amp circuits. If a fuse blew and there were no […]
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, […]
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 […]