Thinking of buying an electric car?

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Thinking of buying an electric car?

 

There are some things to know before you make your purchase.

What type of home charger do I need? There are two ways to charge your vehicle at home.

 

Level 1 home charging. Plug into a regular household 110v outlet: This is the

slowest way to charge your vehicle, but for many EV drivers that do not drive many

miles a day, or for those driving a Plug In Hybrid electric vehicle, this may be all

you need for a sufficient charge each day. Most EVs come equipped with a portable charging cord that can be plugged directly into a regular 110/120v household outlet. With this method, the average charge for a small EV is about 5 to 7 miles of range per hour of charging, and it can take 8-24 hours to fully charge an EV battery depending on battery capacity and how depleted it is.

Level 2 home charging. Install an EV Charger and 240 volt circuit (if needed) or

use an appropriate charging cord with 240v outlet: This is a faster way to charge

your car at home, and usually requires an electrical outlet to be installed near your

parking spot. This can be installed at your home near to where you park your car.

With this option you can charge a car between two to five times faster than with a

Level 1 charger. You can get up to 30 miles or more in an hour of charging

depending on the unit’s power output level.

 

Whatever way you choose to go, Priority 1 electric can help you. Call today to get a quote 916-929-7995

 

How does an electrical service panel work?

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How does an electrical service panel work?

The service panel is the main panel which electricity is brought into the building. Then is distributed to various branch circuits. Power from the utility company enter into the panel with three large wires. Two hot and one neutral. The main neutral wire connects to a neutral bus bar and the two hot mains connect to the main power shut off.

The service panel is the main panel which electricity is brought into the building. Then is distributed to various branch circuits. Power from the utility company enter into the panel with three large wires. Two hot and one neutral. The main neutral wire connects to a neutral bus bar and the two hot mains connect to the main power shut off.

Electrical panel inside components are designed to fail. They are the first line of defense in protecting you and your home. When there is an overload, the circuit blows the circuit breaker. This tells you something is wrong and you should call an electrician to come out and inspect your panel box.

Outdated electrical panels are a main cause of electrical fires. Upgrading your panel is an investment worth making to keep you and your home safe. Specially if you have an older home. We are living better electrically now that ever before. Older home panels are not sufficient enough to handle it. 

You have many options and an electrician can go over them with you. Give us a call to set up an appointment today.

 

 

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At what point should you replace your HVAC unit?

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At what point should you replace your HVAC unit?

At what point should you replace your HVAC unit? According to HVAC manufactures and HVAC contractors, the average response is within 10 -15 years of service or when a major repair is needed. The only reason you would want to replace your unit is when you are not satisfied with the output. Output (temperature) is the result of airflow, workload, environment, and maintenance and other factors.

 Based on testing and evaluating your system, we are able to offer a maintenance/repair program that is designed to eliminate replacement. As your physician monitors your bodily function we monitor your systems output. Adjusting, cleaning and repairing when necessary. Compare minor cost to replacement. We all like NEW but can the cost be justified. Lets’ talk about a custom program for your house.

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Updating Your Backyard Patio Space for Summer

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Updating Your Backyard Patio Space For Summer

Updating Your Backyard Patio Space for Summer. It’s almost that time of year where most people will spend a lot of time on their patio having BBQ’s and hanging out with family enjoying the outdoors. Lets talk about updating your patio area to make it feel more inviting. There is so much you can update from backyard kitchens to spa’s and cool light fixtures.

 

Adding new light fixtures is a affordable way to update your patio. Most patios have one or two outlets. For a small patio that may be sufficient but for a larger patio you may want to have a few new ones installed.  Also now would be a great time to update any outlets that are not GFCI protected.  If you thinking of adding a Spa or outdoor kitchen, you may need a sub-panel installed to handle the power needed. Here are some other ideas for your patio. 

 

  1. Adding String Lights which can be used multiple ways. From hanging them around the fence or patio to under an umbrella or around a gazebo. 
  2. Solar lighting now comes in a variety of options now. Which are convenient and they provide free illumination.
  3. Outdoor Paddle Fans are a great way to keep flies off your food and bring a breeze to a hot summer day. Make sure you get one rated for outdoors. 
  4. Path lighting is another option for walkways and stairs. To help  guide you along an path.
  5. Outdoors Kitchens and BBQ’s are the new thing, there are so many options. 

 

Even adding a fire pit can turn a typical patio into an inviting gathering place for the evening. 

Many products now are connected through WIFI which makes easy to turn off and on with a click of your smart phone. 

 

For more info give us a call at 916-929-7995 ask to speak to one of helpful service advisors. 

 

 

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Outdated Electrical Panels Are Unsafe For Homes

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Outdated Electrical Panels Are Unsafe For Homes

Outdated Electrical Panels Are Unsafe For Homes.

Older homes with older panels can not handle the electric needs of today. With more things electronic today we are using more power.

Our home may not be up to safety code requirements. Today we are consuming  more power than before. As we move into the future with more connectivity with WIFI products for smart homes you may need to upgrade your panel box.

Outdated electric panels cannot safely handle the demands of today’s. Even Insurance company’s are  requesting older out of date panel be updated or they may cancel your home owners policy’s until you do. 

 

When in doubt give us a call 916-929-7995 and request a Free Panel Inspection.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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