Get Wired: Electric Heaters
What size electric heater is needed when upgrading or replacing a heater? We get that question pretty often, so here are a few guidelines for choosing.
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THANKSGIVING/HOLIDAY SAFETY – 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.
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Get Wired: Fall Safety
Cooler weather is not only the time to pull out the sweaters and blankets, it’s also a pretty great time to inspect systems and appliances that haven’t seen a lot of use over the last few months. Let’s get wired!
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Spring Safety – GET WIRED WITH SQUIRES
It’s time to spring forward! Squires Electric recommends that you schedule some basic safety checks around the changes in season to protect people and property from harm. I have a few key action items for spring that I want to share. Let’s get wired!
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GFCI Protection – GET WIRED WITH SQUIRES
Circuit breakers are great protection for preventing system overload or fire hazards, but there’s a more specialized electrical component that’s meant to protect people, especially in places where people and water might mix. Let’s get wired!
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AFCIs – 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 into a power cord. The AFCI function is to measure current and open
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EMERGENCY SERVICES – Get Wired With Squires
Electrical emergencies don’t happen on a schedule, but our clients enjoy the security of 24/7 emergency services. 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.
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LIGHTING BASICS – 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. Here are a couple of considerations to keep in mind.
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EV CHARGING STATIONS – Get Wired With Squires
Are you noticing Vehicle Charging Stations popping up all over the place? The electric vehicle market is going nowhere but up, so a Charging Station is an amenity that makes any property more attractive to potential tenants. Our sales manager Erin explains what considerations need to be factored into your charging station plans. Let’s Get Wired!
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Get Wired: Wire Sizing
The lines that conduct electricity are manufactured at varying gauges to handle specific amounts of current, or amps. The allowed ampacity is measured in AWG, or American wire gauge. The three most common sizes used are #14, #12, and #10 AWG.
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