Want some quick and simple lighting design suggestions to increase the value of your property? Whether you are looking for kitchen lighting ideas, exterior lighting help, or interior lighting design, any improvements you make can also improve the value of your property. We have compiled some easy lighting upgrades to help you improve your property…
Fluorescent ballast replacement is sometimes necessary for the most common source of lighting in commercial buildings such as schools, offices and other major facilities. The first thing you might think of when you think of fluorescent lighting is how difficult it is to fix issues regarding dim or flickering bulbs. In this article, we’ll explain…
Do you suspect you might need a home electrical upgrade? Can you think of the last time you updated or repaired anything to do with your home’s electrical system? Unless a fuse trips we often don’t think to think too much about how we can keep our home electrical systems updated and healthy. An electrical code…
In this Premium Electric blog post we will discuss 5 helpful new home electrical tips when building a house in Vancouver. You might not have thought about your electrical setup as much as you’ve thought about your blueprints, paint colour, or flooring, but how you wire your home will have an on effect on the…
Do you know what a CSA certification label or Silver label is for? If you’re on the market for a manufactured home or for new home construction, you should have a basic understanding of the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Certification Label and the Silver label. Here is a list of FAQs we have answered in…
Why did Canada implement the incandescent light bulb phase out is a question that our Abbotsford electricians seem to hear quite often. Our Canadian Government is committed to finding efficient, more cost-effective ways for reducing environmental impact. Phasing out incandescent light bulbs (as of 2014) and setting new standards to improve light bulb efficiency is…
In this post, we’ll look at answering some of the most common FAQ about aluminum wiring in houses. History of Aluminum Wiring. Historically, aluminum wiring, which is lighter than copper, was also thought to conduct electricity better than copper. Aluminum wiring in houses has been around since the late 1800s. Even today, most utility companies…
In this post, we’ll provide answers to some of the most common questions about knob and tube wiring replacement. When was knob and tube wiring used? Knob and Tube wiring (aka open wiring or K&T wiring) is now obsolete but it was the standard form of electrical wiring used in Canada and the United States…
You may have heard the term before, but exactly what is a GFCI outlet? A GFCI outlet uses a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter designed by Charles Dalziel in 1961. This outlet prevents people from becoming shocked or electrocuted should they come in contact with an open electrical current. GFCI outlets have been installed in homes…
In this blog post, our Abbotsford electricians at Premium Electric take a look at a fuse vs circuit breaker. What makes them different and which one is better? It’s important to keep in mind that depending on the power application, in most cases a fuse and a circuit breaker are not interchangeable. As an example,…