We’ve been at the shop for about 18 months now. Man how time has flown by!We did intend to have an open house when we moved in, but have been very busy expanding with office staff and field staff as well. But then we were thinking – “Hey” our house […]
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Krystal Klear Water Purification
You may be asking … “What does Water Purification have to do with Captain Electric?” (After all – it is true we are electricians not plumbers). Well, we care about our clients, and when we came across this exceptional product with such great benefits, we just had to share it […]
“Guys Night Out” at the GM Centre in Oshawa.
After the Oshawa Generals beat the Kingston Frontenacs 8-1 the ice was flooded and we were on. Everyone had a great time. 22 players in total and 28 family and friends to watch. We had our own lounge section with lots to eat. Youngest player was a 16 year old […]
Plug in Safely – Hire a Licenced Electrical Contractor.
Having electrical work done? Plug in safely – hire a licenced electrical contractor. As of January 1, 2007 only electrical contractors licenced by the Electrical Contractor Registration Agency of the Electrical Safety Authority are permitted to do electrical work anywhere in Ontario. It is illegal for electrical contractors (including electricians) […]
What’s Protecting Your Electronics?
Did You Know? A bolt of lightning can measure up to 3,000,000 volts and it lasts less than one second! Power surges from lightning storms, and power grid fluctuations can wreak havoc on electronic devices. A whole home surge protector can intercept most of these power surges before they have a […]
Fire Safety Tips for the Kitchen
6 Kitchen Safety Tips You Should Know October is National Fire Safety month, and Captain Electric is celebrating it by providing safety tips that homeowners should know. This segment focuses on eliminating home fires due to cooking equipment. According to the Canada Safety Council, cooking equipment creates more home fires […]
Bathroom Exhaust Fans
It’s so nice to have a hot shower after a hard days work. Not so nice to step out of the shower and have everything covered in condensation. How about opening a window in the middle of winter to let the steam out ? Way too cold ! We have […]
October is Fire Prevention Month
Welcome to the third issue of our newsletter, dedicated to the Fire Prevention month of October. 62 Percent of Home Fire Deaths are a result of non-functional smoke alarms, or no smoke alarms at all. The month of October is also known as Fire-Prevention Month. It’s particularly important for homeowners […]
Captain’s Corner: Recent Lighting Project
Here’s a few photos from a recently completed lighting project. We installed recessed LED lighting throughout the main and second floor, LED under-cabinet lighting, ceiling fans, and light fixtures. Thanks to our skilled team, access holes were very few, and the holes were repaired, refinished and made ready for paint. The […]
Energy Saving Tips
Tip #1: Unplug it. Be sure to unplug electronic items that are not in use. Devices like computers, TVs, and cell phone chargers continue to consume small amounts of electricity unless they are unplugged. Try plugging these items into a power bar with a switch or timer, so you can easily […]