When you’re getting ready to debut your new or renovated business space, pre-wiring is the way to go. Licensed electricians or contractors provide this critical service, establishing all the low-voltage wiring locations that support your audio and video, data, phone, and surveillance systems. Pre-wiring is much more cost-effective and efficient than adding commercial wiring after your space is up and running. Here are three reasons to hire a licensed electrician for the job.

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Time spent in the water during the warmest months of the year is the highlight of any pool owner’s year, and there’s nothing quite like a luxurious soak in a hot tub to make the trials of the day melt away. Unfortunately, enjoying recreation and relaxation in a pool or spa area suffering from electrical problems isn’t possible. In fact, spending time in these areas when there’s a problem with your pool & hot tub wiring could be deadly.

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Whether you are rewiring your phone and IT network system or installing a brand new one, you need a professional installer on whom you can depend to get the job done efficiently and correctly. Many electricians will take on the task, but there are a few factors to consider when choosing a company to meet your network cabling needs.

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When a power outage hits, the value of a backup or portable generator is priceless. Especially for businesses, a generator allows people to continue using vital functions that require electricity, mitigating the impact of an outage. However it may be difficult to see the benefits of a generator between outages as it is easy to ignore threats that are not immediate. If you are on the fence about whether or not to get a generator, here a few important factors to keep in mind.

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Whether you’re building a new home or adding onto yours, it’s important to follow codes. Here are some of the most important electrical code basics for bathroom and kitchen wiring.

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Electric wiring is an integral system of your home; it powers the lights, the heating and cooling, personal computers, and many of the appliances you rely on. In fact, much of the comfort and security you feel in your home is due to the efficient functioning of the electrical system. It’s easy to forget that this quiet, behind-the-scenes system requires consistent maintenance and, sometimes, an electrical panel upgrade. This is particularly true if you live in an older home.

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Home ownership can be tough. Knowing how to maintain it is one thing, but knowing when to replace old parts is an even bigger challenge. This article will give you some tips for identifying when your house needs to be rewired. 

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If you’re a first time home owner, or have only lived in a house for short periods of time, you’re probably not familiar with generators. You generator is a vital part of your home’s function and safety, so being able to identify when it needs maintenance is crucial. Use these tips to know when you should call a professional.

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As more and more businesses make investing in clean energy a priority, the use of solar power and other clean energy sources is becoming more commonplace. As green technology becomes more feasible at the business level, this also trickles down to the residential level. A common problem with solar power, especially when panels are installed to the roof of a house, is how to sustain power when sunlight is not readily available, like during a rainstorm or even at night. For solar panels to provide power at all times, they need a battery to store the extra power that the panels produce during daylight hours. 

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Though Tesla is best known for powerful, fast-charging vehicles, the company also offers a number of energy solutions for the home. The technology allows for cost-effective power for your house, plus backup power in case of an outage. To take advantage of that capability, it’s worth having a certified Tesla Electrician install a Powerwall unit in your home. These energy storage systems can be used with or without solar power.

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