Alberta is known for its unpredictable weather. Most of the areas, like Edmonton and Sherwood Park, are especially vulnerable to power surges caused by lightning strikes, grid switching, and high electrical demand during cold winters. Surges can damage and destroy sensitive and modern appliances. Surge protection is like a safeguard that protects all the appliances…
If you have a home that was built during the 1970s, there’s a very good chance it was wired with aluminum. During the 70s, the price of copper became very expensive so to save costs on home construction, Aluminum Wire was used extensively for the branch circuit wiring in homes. Every device in the home,…
Smoke and CO detectors and alarms, it’s easy, every home needs them. They are your first line of defense in the case of a fire or dangerous carbon-monoxide gas. Properly operating smoke and CO detectors alert your family to an emergency and can give you time to leave. Did you know that smoke and…
Here in Alberta, homes are typically heated using natural gas whether it’s a traditional forced air furnace or in floor heating using a boiler system. But what if you need supplemental heating in your home? An electric heater may be the answer. With electric heating installation, these heaters use electricity and a resistive heating element…
Installing a hot tub in your backyard can create a relaxing oasis. Proper wiring of Hot tub and Spa is very important because they require huge power of electricity. It is crucial to ensure that the wiring is installed safely, correctly, and in compliance with local codes. As everyone knows, the combination of electricity and…
