Longtime readers of the Prairie Electric Blog will no doubt find themselves circling around the headline of this piece and asking themselves the following questions. “How to measure power [...]
Even nonprofessionals can perform a routine electrical home inspection from time to time. It just takes a little know-how and a willingness to learn a few fundamentals. Of course, it’s important [...]
When the time comes to upgrade kitchen appliances, many of us consider trying something new or different. For example, if we’ve always used a gas stove, we may consider switching to an electric [...]
You may have heard the phrase “smart home.” You may even have a general idea of what it means regarding eco-friendly technology and overall energy efficiency. But have you ever really explored [...]
Summer will be here before we know it. Pretty soon, we’ll have hours and hours of daylight, warm temperatures, and chances to hang with friends and family outdoors. With those pleasant future [...]
In need of a new electrical panel? This is an important electrical device in any home or office. All the circuits in your home feed into a central circuit breaker panel — also known as the fuse [...]
Asking yourself, “Should I upgrade my electrical panel?” It’s a fundamental question. Without electricity, your home or business would not function as it should. Without a reliable electrical [...]
So you’ve been asking yourself, “Self — what are the signs of a defective circuit breaker?” Great question! (And an important one, too.) Your circuit breaker plays a critical role in the proper [...]
When talking about resistance in an electrical circuit, it refers to the measure of the opposition to the current flow. It is measured in ohms, and it is normally measured to indicate the [...]
Electricity makes our everyday lives possible. Skilled electricians created the wiring in your home, your place of work, and along the streets where you walk. Lights reveal pathways for your [...]
