Orange County Commercial & Residential Electrical Services
For the most part myths have some truth to them but are pretty much false, not complete, or misleading. When it comes to electrical myths, there are untruths that encourage homeowners to try and figure things out on their own or believe that everything is fine when it might not be. Home Electrical Myths 1.…
Installing or replacing new light fixtures or outlets may seem like a simple task; just match up the wiring and make sure they are connected correctly. Where it can take an experienced electrician only a few minutes to install a light fixture or outlet, if done improperly by a novice, it can lead to a…
The electrical system is a risk to every home. There are many electrical regulations that help improve electrical safety. However, too many fires are due to an electrical error and many may have been prevented. As homes age, their electrical wiring can become damaged, frayed and even become loose. Often your electrical system will give…
Your home has an electrical system that allows you the option to use it when you want to. This is a necessity to any home because we have all become used to having lights, appliances and a quick place to charge our smart phones. The amazing thing is that the electrical system in your home…
For powering a slew of lights and appliances, an electrical circuit rated for 15 or 20 amps is more than capable for the most part. To handle the load, there are many scenarios where a dedicated circuit that powers just one appliance is required, however. Today, we at Peterkin Electric would like to share a…
Motion sensor lights can stop working, or is it stuck in the on or off position. Following an electrical episode, a motion detector light is sensitive to power surges and blinks and sometimes will not work correctly. In most cases, this simply requires a rest, though you may think the fixture is broken. Today, we…
When it comes to installing or upgrading your wiring, there are a few options to choose from. Home builders and many electricians commonly use aluminum wiring in homes, along with silver. However, more and more in recent years are turning the use of copper electrical wiring. You should strongly consider copper wiring, no matter if…
Have you ever walked into a room and tried to flip the light on only to find there is nothing happening? Maybe you have plugged in a cord and there is no power being generated. These are all things that can and over the course of life will happen to someone. There are many reasons…
Good home lighting is essential. With proper lighting design you can enhance your home and create the perfect atmosphere. Good lighting has its many benefits and is very important to a home. Proper lighting can bring a home to life. When your home lighting needs some major rework there are some major considerations to think…
The electrical components in your home are controlled by a panel that consists of circuit breakers and fuses. This electrical panel separates all the electrical power into different circuits, and each is protected by a circuit breaker. These circuit breakers can be sensitive to various factors. When these factors start to affect the circuit breakers…
