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18 Essential Electrician Tools
18 Essential Electrician Tools Electricians rely on a variety of tools to perform their daily work. These include hand tools, power tools, and specialty tools, some with unique features such as insulated handles, precision cutting, and the ability to measure current at a specific location. Here is a list
How to Find an Electrical Wire in a Wall
How to Find an Electrical Wire in a Wall If you’re looking for an electrical wire in a wall, you’re likely doing repairs or an update on your home. Congratulations! Tackling DIY home improvements can be a rewarding experience when it’s done right. But, it can also come with
Does My Chandelier Need Re-Wiring?
Does My Chandelier Need Re-Wiring? If you have an old chandelier, it may need to be re-wired. Here, we’ll look at how to know a fixture needs new wiring, and whether you’re better off calling an electrician. But re-wiring a chandelier doesn’t have to be that complicated. It can
Can Express Electric Replace a Recalled Electrical Panel Box?
Can Express Electric Replace a Recalled Electrical Panel Box? Express Electrical Services is relied upon across Southern California for electrical panel replacement. You may need a new panel after several decades. But in addition to age, a faulty panel, an undersized unit, or one that doesn’t meet capacity requirements
What Size Wire Do I Need for Home Wiring?
What Size Wire Do I Need for Home Wiring? Not sure what size wire your new circuit needs? Electricity is the flow of electrical charge used to provide homes with energy. When supplying power to your Southern California home, the electrical grid transforms electric energy into a lower voltage,
How to Choose Interior Lights for Your Home
How to Choose Interior Lights for Your Home The importance of interior lighting is often overlooked. How you choose and incorporate interior lights affects not only aesthetics but the functionality of your home and your well-being. Lighting quality has been scientifically proven to impact emotions, behavior, and productivity as
What To Do When Your GFCI Won’t Reset
What To Do When Your GFCI Won’t Reset Understanding GFCI Reset Issues Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) trip when there’s a ground fault, overload, or surge in electricity, cutting power in a fraction of a second. A GFCI prevents burns, electrical shocks, and electrocution around outlets and appliances near
How Many Watts Does It Take to Run a House?
How Many Watts Does It Take to Run a House? No one wants to be stuck without power. Southern California frequently experiences power outages from storms, floods, and wildfires. A whole-home generator keeps your home running when things go dark. How do you know what size generator to get?
Everything You Need to Know About a 200 Amp Panel
Everything You Need To Know About 200-Amp Electrical Panels The condition of your electrical panel can impact the function of your appliances and the overall safety of your home. At Express Electrical Services in Southern California, we recommend updating to a 200-amp electrical panel if you haven’t already done