Fuse panels were last installed in the early 70’s – almost 50 years ago. What do you own that is more than 50 years old? OK – now what do you own that is 50 years old and you would trust to save your life? The reality is that fuse panels are old electrical equipment and they should be replaced with newer equipment. Not only that, the technology in today’s breakers and electrical panel’s provide a more reliable and safer means of protecting the circuits in your home providing a much safer environment for you and your family.
If you currently have a fuse panel, you most likely have had circuits added to the panel. 50 years ago, people relied a lot less on electricity. There were fewer electrical appliances then. However times have changed, and we use electricity a lot more. As a result additional circuits have been added to many homes. The problem is, if you have a fuse panel, you most likely never had enough fuse terminals to accept these new circuits and now have two circuits under one fuse, a double tap. Not only a code violation, but also a safety hazard. To add to all the above, the new Ontario Electrical Code requires that all new circuits feeding receptacles in a house, except for kitchen counters, kitchen fridge, sump pump and bathroom vanity outlets, must be Arc Fault protected. Having a breaker panel makes this process a lot easier and more cost effective.
Where to go from here?
Call us for a free inspection of your electrical panel today. We will help you to decide whether you should have your outdated fuse panel replaced with a modern Circuit Breaker panel. Trust your fuse panel upgrade to a professional.
Call us today and we will come out to provide you with a free estimate.
Kawartha & Harcourt
Durham Region
GTA
As we rely more on the electricity in our homes we find ourselves asking this question. Should I get a service upgrade?
A couple things to consider first are: What size is your service? Does it need upgrading?
Well to find out we need to take a few things into account. Service sizes are based on the load demand of your dwelling. So to begin, some questions we normally ask you are:
How big is your house?
Do you have an apartment making your house a multi dwelling structure?
Do you have, or wish to one day have, a hot tub on the back of your deck?
Do you have, or wish to one day have, an electrical vehicle?
Do you wish to make your house more attractive to potential home buyers?
Considering this information will help you to determine if you should upgrade your service from 100 amp to a 200 amp service. If your service is an underground service, we would have to verify that the conductors entering your meter base are the correct size. This is done as a free service from your utility provider and is called a “site survey”. Pro Trade Electric will take care of arranging all the necessary permits and a site survey for your property. Are you interested or considering an upgrade to your service?
Call us today and we will come out to provide you with a free estimate.
Kawartha & Harcourt
Durham Region
GTA
Pro Trade Electric specializes in residential services. Whether you need a small wiring fix, whole home generator or the installation of a state-of-the-art smart home, we get the job done right! All Pro Trade Electricians are expertly trained, licensed, insured, and local. You can expect a Master Electrician on every house call.
We provide a thorough consultation to explain your available options. With that information, you can choose the scope of work that’s right for your home or business and for your budget. No hidden fees and you will Know The Price before we start the work.
We are here for all your emergency services. A Master Electrician is on standby and we stock spare parts for most jobs.
We feel you should be rewarded for referring us to your friends and family. So simply ask your friend or family member to mention you by name and we will give them 5% off any work. As a thank you, we will send you a $25 gift card if they proceed with the work.
We strive to save you both time and money by combining experience, high quality parts and equipment, and exceptional service. We will stick with the job until you are 100% satisfied.
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