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,…
In this post, our Abbotsford electricians answer the most frequently asked questions about the types of fuses available, plus how they work and how they should be used properly. What Is A Fuse? Fuses are devices that allow the flow of standard electrical current and in some cases, a marginal percentage more. Although there are…
If your light fixture isn’t working properly how can you tell if you should do a ballast repair vs ballast replacement? Without light fixture ballasts, our world would be a much darker place. Ballasts are utilized in street lamps, floodlighting, and other indoor and outdoor lighting fixtures for homes or businesses. How Do You Replace…
Have you ever wondered how do generators work during a power outage? We don’t often think twice about electrical power when we flip a light switch or turn on the television until there’s a power outage. That’s when generators can play a huge role in our lives. Without generators, we would literally be left in…
Ever since LED lights were first developed in the 1960s, there have been numerous myths about LED vs incandescent lights. That included myths about the effectiveness of LED lights, cost of ownership, reliability, and longevity. In this article, our Abbotsford electricians at Premium Electric hope to debunk the LED myths and present the LED lighting…
Be smart about electrical safety and follow these extension cord safety tips when using electrical extension cords outdoors or indoors. These electrical safety tips apply to the proper use of extension cords, power surge protectors, and electrical power strips in your home or in your place of business. 1. Avoid using extension cords near water,…
For safety reasons, always use an outdoor outlet protector, especially since our electrical outlets are always exposed to our Pacific Northwest wet weather. Outdoor outlets can be just as susceptible as indoor outlets (if not more so) to electrical shorts, faults, and other electrical problems. Contact our electricians if you find any electrical outlet not…