An article in the Toronto Star on March 14, 2011 reported on an electrical fire that destroyed a family home in Sunderland, Ontario, northeast of Toronto. We were so happy to read that the Toth family survived the fire that unfortunately destroyed their home of 23 years. The Toth family […]
Electrical Safety
‘Earthquake Proofing’ your home
I watched in horror the news coverage of the 8.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Japan. The CNN coverage was quite detailed as was the coverage on the Canadian networks. It triggered comments on these networks, comparing this earthquake with the recent earthquake in New Zealand. What struck me the most […]
Permits, Big Box Stores and Aluminum Wiring
At Captain Electric, it has become a weekly occurrence that we find improper wiring methods used with Aluminum Wiring. On this call; a receptacle had stopped working. The home has Aluminum Wiring throughout. The receptacles used were not rated for use with Aluminum Wiring. Someone at the BIG BOX store […]
Homeowners hire unqualified contractors for dangerous work
Study reveals unlicensed workers cost homeowners unnecessary time and money MISSISSAUGA, ON, Sept. 24 /CNW/ – Almost half of Ontario homeowners allow an unqualified person or contractor to perform dangerous electrical work in their homes despite a law making it illegal to do so. According to a recent Leger Marketing survey, […]
Meter Mayhem
The Captain often faces danger. On June 2, 2010 our electricians were scheduled for a Panel Replacement in Oshawa. Making the work safe requires that the Utility Company remove the Meter from its Base, to isolate the panel while it is being replaced. It is required by law and by […]