Category: Safety & Fundamentals

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Safety & Fundamentals

12 Days of Christmas Electrical Safety Tips

Nothing says Christmas like a beautiful holiday light display. However, with all the sparkling lights, lighted inflatables, and other temporary electrical installations that are part of the decorations, comes the inherent risk of taxing our home’s electrical system to power all of these displays.

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Safety & Fundamentals

Thanksgiving – The Most Dangerous Day of the Year

Ddid you know that Thanksgiving is actually one of the most dangerous days of the year? It may surprise you to learn that, according to the American Fire Protection Association (AFPA), Thanksgiving is the leading day of the year for home fires!

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Meter Reading 200+ Volts
Safety & Fundamentals

Stray and Induced Voltage

A discussion on encounters with stray and induced voltage including the electrical theory behind it and potential health and safety concerns.

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Safety & Fundamentals

Canadian Electrical Code Online

Ever wondered about electrical code and how it affects the DIYer? The Canadian Electrical Code online, or in print form, is the code and standard that all electrical installations must conform to throughout the country of Canada.

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Safety & Fundamentals

Video: Can 120 Volts Hurt You?

Can 120 volts hurt you? You better believe it! In this powerful video demonstration, the Internet Electrician shows the effects of 120 volts on a hot dog weiner, and draws a parallel between the damage done to it and the potential harm to a DIYer not following home electrical safety practices.

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Safety & Fundamentals

Video: How to Test a Circuit to Make Sure the Power is OFF

With any home electrical wiring project, before you begin working on a circuit you MUST make sure the power is OFF to that circuit. This instructional video reviews methods of testing a circuit using either a variety of testers, including a digital multi meter, voltage tester, plug tester or even a radio to confirm that the power is off.

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