Hazards

Surge protectors are utilized to protect you and your equipment from unexpected electrical surges. These surges often occur due to faulty wiring, restoration of power after a power outage, or [...]

Schneider Electric/Square D recently sent out a recall notice for their QO Plug-On Neutral Load Center panels, citing the faulty installation of a wire binding screw within the unit. This screw [...]

It’s a common bit of comedy – trying to find which chirping smoke alarm is waking you up at 3 a.m. Is it the bedroom, the hallway, or maybe the kitchen? And just when you think you have it [...]

We have some good news if you’re searching online for how to “add outlet to wall.” Your search ends here at Prairie Electric in Vancouver, Washington! There are a couple of reasons for that. [...]

So you’ve been asking yourself, “Self — what are the signs of a bad circuit breaker or a defective circuit breaker?” Great question! (And an important one, too.) Your circuit breaker plays a [...]

With electricity, we’re able to keep our houses warm in the winter, cool in the summer, and power appliances, lights, and outlets through the house. If installed correctly, electrical wiring in [...]

Odds are you have surge [...]

If you’ve been paying attention to news stories surrounding accidental pool electrocution instances and drownings, you may be rightly concerned about the safety of your community pool or perhaps [...]

Generators can be a lifesaver (quite literally). Even for just keeping yourself entertained, having one helps you know that the next few hours or days of your power outage are going to be [...]

You consider yourself to be pretty handy. You’ve DIY-ed a few electrical fixes, and [...]