by Joe O'connell | Jan 14, 2022 | Electrical, Uncategorized
Why does my GFI keep tripping? How do I fix this? Do GFCI outlets go bad? These questions and more will be answered in this GFCI outlet guide. Table of Contents –(GFCI Guide) What is a GFCI? The ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) is a fast-acting circuit breaker...
by Joe O'connell | Nov 17, 2021 | Electrical, Electrical outlets, Uncategorized
A client recently called Integrity Electrical Services about a burnt outlet and the client explained: “Suddenly, my window air conditioner turns off. The electrical outlet smells like it’s burning. I look closer and see a burned outlet where the air...
by Joe O'connell | Aug 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
The History of Circuit Breakers and Fuses Thomas Edison patented both a circuit breaker and fuse. Edison patented the circuit breaker design in 1879, and Edison patented a fuse for his electrical distribution system in 1890. Over one hundred years later, both fuses...
by Joe O'connell | Mar 23, 2021 | Electrical Problems, Uncategorized
Do you need to rewire a house or update the electrical panel to 150 or 200-amp? Rewiring your entire house may be the first thing an unreputable contractor tells you to do, as this is a major job that they can charge you the most money for. But the truth is, you may...