For most of us, access to electricity is a given. We just walk into our homes, flick a few switches, and we have lights, a working computer, a dishwasher and refrigerator, and plenty of heat to keep us warm or air conditioning to keep us comfortable in the toasty...
Though many individuals may not know what a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter is just by its name alone, chances are most people will recognize the three-holed electrical outlet (two vertical slots and a small round hold centered beneath them) that has become...
Most of us take electricity for granted. We walk into a room, flick a switch, and – ta-da! – we have lights. We turn a nob on our electric stove and the burner comes to life. Thank you, electricity! We walk into a factory and start up the machinery. It works…all...
DIY enthusiasts are known to scour the web, getting ideas for their next project, a home fix or a needed repair. Generally, DYI’ers search for any odd job to do around their condo or home, sometimes in an attempt to feel a sort of accomplishment, and other times...
Electricity came to Langley in the early 1900s, but in its first years, it was a rare luxury to have it in one’s home. Almost all electricity generated was used to power the British Columbia Electric Railway (BCER) line. But by the time electric service hit...
Make electricity your friend. Why? Because the alternative isn’t pleasant. It can be a killer, in fact. Things like sparks coming from receptacles or switches, lights that flicker, and circuit breakers that trip for no reason can all be signs of electrical...
