An electrical service Panel Upgrade is often the answer to most common electrical problems. With all the new appliances and technology we now have in our homes and offices,
the breaker panels that were sufficient when the buildings were built are no longer able to handle the increased demand. Therefoare, a "service" change needs to be done. This may include not only upgrading your electric panel, but upgrading your meter socket and wiring as well. Wires between the meter and panel, between the utility and meter, and in the grounding system as well may need to be replaced. We are experienced at resolving all of these issues quickly and efficiently.
An electrical upgrade will ensure that you're getting the most out of your home's electrical system and help avoid electrical hazards. The average life-span of a home is no more than 35 years. That means that many homes were built before most of today's electrical appliances and gadgets were even invented. The steady increase of consumer electronic use and home energy consumption means that the electrical systems in many older homes can easily become overloaded. Neat, detailed and professional electrical work.
State Farm Insurance has published recommendations for homeowners to help protect them from electrical hazards. Having third-party advice from an industry leader may be beneficial to helping you protect your clients homes, families, and assets from damage caused by electrical hazards.
Among other things, the State Farm web site talks about:
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Over the past 50 years, many technologies have come and gone when you are talking about residential circuit protection. Some of these technologies present a fire and safety hazard if present in the home. The Dallas Morning News brought attention to the dangers of one of these technologies, Federal Pacific Stab-Lok panels, in a recently published article.
The suspect Stab-Lok circuit breakers were manufactured beginning in 1960 and used through the 1980s by Federal Pacific Electric. Experts first began saying in 1980 that a high percentage of the circuit breakers failed to trip. In recent years, engineers studying them independently have found that the circuit breakers can overload and cause fires.
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Dallas Morning News FPE Article