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 […]
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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 […]
Digging Deep to Pay for Gas
Harsh reality dictates that we reach into the depths of our pockets to pay at the pumps these days. Unavoidably, to many people, the vehicle has become a necessity. Of course, the more health conscious way is to ride a bike or walk, but winter in Ontario doesn’t always afford […]
Winter Blues? – Let Us Light Up Your Life
Are you finding yourself with decreased energy and concentration in the afternoon? Has your appetite increased and have you packed on a few extra pounds? Do you need to sleep more and are you drowsy during the day? Lack of energy and loss of interest in work and other activities? […]
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 […]
Does Your Home Electrical Require Maintenance?
We maintain our cars by changing the oil, washing it, waxing it. The roof of our home – when shingles crack, peel, edges turn up – we change our roof – usually once every 15 years. Our furnace – air filters, system check up. Our homes – vaccumming, dusting, washing […]
Cool It….Your Home That Is
Everyone, even the most die-hard Canadian enjoys those few weeks of a Canadian summer (the warm days after the Stanley Cup Final and before the start of the new Season). The heat can be enjoyable, but when we are finished with our outside activities, it is also good to come […]
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 […]
The Captain and The Mouse
The Captain runs into all kinds of unusual things. This time it was a dead mouse. One of our clients called their HVAC company because their air conditioner was not working. The AC technician came to examine the problem and the first thing he looked at was the power supply […]