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Electrical receptacles Types in North America

8 Types of Electrical Receptacles / Outlets in A House

8 Types of Electrical Receptacles in A House

There are many types of electrical receptacles or outlets in a house. It is good to know different types of receptacle outlets and the purpose.

The electrical outlets are divided into many types all over the world. For example, Australian continent uses different electrical outlets as compared to Europe and North ...

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house electrical issues in summer

House Electrical Issues in summer and the solutions

House Electrical Issues in summer and the solutions.

There can be many electrical issues in your house in summer. Simply because of heat! Or because of more usage in summer.

We would like to share how to look for these electrical issues and stop them in time before it becomes a major concern.

1. House electrical issue due to ...
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Summer Electrical Projects

What electrical projects our electrician can do in this summer for you?

What electrical projects our electrician can do in this summer for you?

Our electricians at professional electrical undertake hundreds new and maintenance electrical projects for home owners each summer.

Are you in search of an electrician in Edmonton who can handle new electrical renovation project or electrical maintenance project of your house?

You are at the right place!

Outdoor ...
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Electrical Inspection of House

When to do an electrical inspection of your house and why?

When to do electrical inspection of your house and why?

We all know that it is important to conduct an electrical inspection of our house. Today we will walk you through that when an electrical inspection should be done and why.

Our electricians at professional electrical and controls do electrical inspection of residential as well as commercial buildings but ...

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Common Electrical code violations Alberta

Common Electrical Code Violations in Alberta

Common Electrical Code Violations in Alberta List of 20 most common electrical code violations in Alberta.
  1. Moving or altering your electrical panel without an electrical contractor and a permit.
  2. Inaccessible or hard to access panel.
  3. Unmarked sub circuits and branch circuits.
  4. Location of light switches not as per code in bath tub / shower (within 1 meter).
  5. Missing three-way ...
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Tripped Breaker

Common Causes of a Tripped Breaker

Common Causes of a Tripped Breaker This is the list of common causes of tripped breaker
  • A malfunctioning appliance (oven, iron, fridge, washer, dryer, TV etc.)
  • A missing or damaged earth
  • A short inside of a receptacle
  • A damaged wire in the wiring (neutral, live or ground)
  • A short winding of a fan or any other motorized appliance
  • A ...
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Smart Home Upgrades Edmonton

Smart Home Upgrades in Edmonton

Smart home upgrades in Edmonton Upgrading your home to smart electrical devices

Smart home conversions are talk of the town these days. Many residents have upgraded their houses and commercial property to smart systems.

What is a smart system?

A smart system is essentially a system that can;

  • Connect to the various systems of your house and operates them ...
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Importance of Whole House Surge Protection

Importance of whole house surge protection

Importance of whole house surge protection What is a power surge?

A surge is a sudden, short-lived wave of current, voltage or power in an electric circuit. Surges are brief power/ over-voltage spikes or disturbances that can damage, degrade, or destroy any equipment / appliances within any home, commercial building, industrial, or manufacturing facility.

Are power surges common?

A ...

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A receptacle starting to burn

Inspection of Electrical Safety and Components of Your Home

Inspection of Electrical Safety and Components of Your Home

Normally, the electrical system of your house is something that you don’t have to think too much about. Power is available as per where and when you need it, no one sticks foreign objects into any outlets, and your power bills are nominal.

At Professional electrical and controls, we provide ...

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Inspect Aluminum Wiring in Edmonton

Aluminum Wiring Inspection in Edmonton

Aluminum Wiring Inspection in Edmonton Aluminum wiring is dangerous for the electrical safety of the house.

We are sure you are aware that Aluminum is a big fire safety hazard. There are hundreds of houses build with Aluminum wiring and are yet to be improved to carry on the changes to end the aluminum wiring or to undertake the ...

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Why my plugs keep tripping

Why my plugs keep tripping?

Why my plugs keep tripping? Have you observed lately that plugs keep tripping in your house?

If you have observed that the plugs in your house keep tripping, you are not alone. Actually we have used tripping of plug as we speak in everyday language. It is the circuit breakers that trip in the little electrical box of your ...

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Why my house lights flicker

Why are my house lights flickering?

Why are my house lights flickering? A lot of times our lights flicker and we wonder why our lights are flickering?

Flickering of lights in your house can be very unique event and might not repeat at all. Each time the lights are flickering it can be dangerous too. If the light flickering has become a routine in your ...

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