by Squires Electric | Jun 29, 2022 | Get Wired With Squires
Water is a very good conductor of electricity so if you come in contact with water that is also in contact with an electrical short – bad news! You’re now part of the circuit. Ground fault circuit interrupters, or GFCI’s, are supplemental protection that prevents...
by Squires Electric | Jun 8, 2022 | Get Wired With Squires
The ROI of Curb Appeal for commercial property is considerable. Exterior aesthetics signal to your potential renters what they can expect to find on the other side of the door. This is an opportunity to help attract quality tenants, further increasing the value of...
by Squires Electric | May 25, 2022 | Get Wired With Squires
In just the past decade, LED lighting has evolved from an expensive and limited option to the most cost-effective and versatile product on the market, providing better illumination and energy savings. You can get LED replacement bulbs for nearly any existing fixture....
by Squires Electric | Mar 28, 2022 | Get Wired With Squires
Girls Build is an organization that encourages girls to learn the basics of building, including carpentry, plumbing, electricity, concrete and much more! Girls have fun with other girls their age, and learn from skilled female instructors. We met with a group that was...
by Squires Electric | Mar 11, 2022 | Get Wired With Squires
Don’t wait for that annoying “low battery” chirp to remind you to service your smoke detectors. Inspect smoke alarms at least twice a year. Install fresh batteries (we recommend lithium-ion), write the replacement date inside the cover, and finish with a light...
by Squires Electric | Mar 8, 2022 | Get Wired With Squires
Please join us for the 1st annual Squires Electric Extraordinary 5k on Saturday, April 30th! This 3.2 mile fun run/walk on the beautiful Vancouver Waterfront benefits The Hough Foundation. Your $25 entry fee gets you a custom high-quality shirt or tank that is sure to...
by Squires Electric | Dec 22, 2021 | Get Wired With Squires
The Squires Electric managers finally found some time in their busy schedules to be of good cheer!! Joe, Erin, Trina, Ross, and Andrew putting up the lights and getting ready to be jolly. Thanks again for all of the blessings you’ve shared with us, your Squires...
by Squires Electric | Dec 8, 2021 | Get Wired With Squires
Believe it or not, there’s more to “electrician-ing” than a hammer and electrical tape. We use a lot of tools unique to the trade to ensure the job is done safely and effectively. Here are a few of them: The Underground Toner saves us a LOT of digging...
by Squires Electric | Dec 1, 2021 | Get Wired With Squires
Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters, or AFCIs, are relatively new, first entering the National Electrical Code in 1999 in response to demands for better prevention of electrical fires. They are typically found in the form of a circuit breaker, in-wall device, or integrated...
by Squires Electric | Nov 24, 2021 | Get Wired With Squires
Thanksgiving approaches! One thing in the menu that visiting friends and family alike can all agree on is SAFETY. Squires recommends a few quick checks to make sure that nothing interrupts when creating holiday memories. SMOKE ALARMS. You should consider testing...
