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 panel, you may be left in the dark. Wondering if your old…
Bad Circuit Breaker Symptoms: What Are Signs of a Defect?
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.) If you have any of the following signs of a defective circuit…
What Is Meant By ‘Resistance’ In Short Circuits?
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 condition of a specific component or circuit….
Wiring Harnesses For Electric Vehicles
You can see Prairie Electric’s work everywhere you go in Southwest Washington and Northwest Oregon. For more than 35 years, we’ve helped power the region across a wide range of projects: the Faubion School at Concordia University; the Columbia Precast…
Home Wiring Basics FAQs
What are some home wiring basics that you should know? Read on for the answers to a few FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions). Hopefully, this basic information will provide a short, fun, and informative look into electricity, electrical currents, and the…
How Much Electrical Power Do I Need For My Home?
Take a look at that headline. Seems sorta wacky. How much electrical power do I need for my home? It’s not like there’s a chance that we might run out of electricity, right? Well, no. That’s not why most people…
How Circuit Breakers Work — And What Happens When They Don’t
In order to live and work in the modern world, we need household electricity. Without it, we’re left in the dark! Circuit breakers are an essential device of any electrical system, especially in your home. Electricity works to power your…
How To Avoid Short Circuits At Home
Short circuits are a common type of electrical problem in the home. But don’t let their common nature fool you — they can do serious damage to your home and its electrical system. Short circuits occur when hot wire encounters…
Household Electric Circuits
Curious about household electric circuits? So are we! At Prairie Electric, we’ve got our brains and our hands wrapped around all sorts of exciting projects. We’re happy to say that we’re busier than ever — and we’ve been around since…
Troubleshooting A High Electric Bill
We’ve all heard of the phrase “sticker shock.” It’s when we’re thrown for a loop when an item we’re interested in buying turns out to cost way more than we were expecting. Or, as Merriam-Webster puts it, sticker shock is…