Work is progressing on our new shop in South Pickering.All framing is now complete.There are many systems to be installed including lighting and power, security, cameras, computer network, and telephone.Once completed, we will be inviting you to come by and say hello, have a coffee, or discuss any future electrical […]
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Safety Tips for Winter Driving
At Captain Electric, we’re not just concerned about your safety in the home—we want you to be safe all the time! With cold temperatures and plenty of precipitation during winter months, driving the roads can be treacherous!Be prepared if you get stranded for any period of time by having a […]
Have an “Electrical Physical” Conducted Annually
An “electrical physical” drastically reduces the chances of electrical emergencies happening at the worst of times, saving you time, money, and frustration. Having a regular medical check-up is something everyone should have done. In fact, most doctors would recommend seeing them at least annually for a physical. It allows the […]
George the Dog: Aspiring Electrician?
On one of our recent jobs, we met a wonderful, older dog named George. We regularly work in people’s homes-many of whom have animals. One of the things that we appreciated about George was that when he greeted our electricians at the door, he did not jump all over them, […]
Smart Meter? Says Who?
We have certainly had a number of environmental disasters in the past while. The oil spill disaster in the Gulf, the ongoing nuclear problems as a result of the severe earthquake and Tsunami in Japan. We have also recently had devastating Tornadoes in a number of US States, and flooding […]
Do You Need Surge Protection?
You had to be living under a rock if you didn’t witness yesterday’s torrential downpour in Toronto and surrounding areas. Did you know that today’s electronics are sensitive to power surges and spikes? A lightning storm can easily destroy your electronics. Electronics are not cheap, we suggest that you protect […]
Drive Thru Convenience
As I joined the line up of coffee deprived patrons this morning at the Tim Horton’s drive-thru, I got to wondering about a couple of things. They are supposed to make our lives easier by allowing us to relax in the car and have food handed to us instead of getting out […]
Hey Buddy – Stay In Your Own Lane
A few weeks ago, one of our Service Trucks was clipped by a transport truck that wandered into our driver’s lane. Our driver was in his truck in the right lane, behind a slow moving cement truck and a number of other vehicles. The Cement Truck had just pulled onto […]
Safety First
It’s been 35 years since Ontario’s seatbelt law came into effect. Statistics show that 92.8% of all Ontarians buckle up. Before the law took effect, only 17.2% of Ontario’s population buckled up. Ontario was the first of the provinces to have a mandatory Seatbelt Law. The fact […]
Cheaters
“Cheaters” – I really have a problem with them! When you cheat, whether it is in a game or sport, or even a test at school, not only are you lying, but you are also creating the illusion that you have done or are capable of doing something that you […]