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 | 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 | 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...
by Squires Electric | Nov 17, 2021 | Get Wired With Squires
Electrical emergencies don’t happen on a schedule. Squires Electric is known for lightning-fast response times and the availability of expertly-trained technicians for your property or facility, usually within an hour or less. Our electricians are electronically...
