Can an EV Charger Be Installed Outside?
Yes, if the charger is rated for outdoor use. Enclosure ratings, hardwired vs plug-in, GFCI, where to mount it, and charging through a Wisconsin winter.
Why Does My Motion Sensor Light Stay On?
A motion light stuck on is usually in override mode, set too sensitive or seeing heat. What to check yourself, and the signs of a failed sensor or wiring.
Is a Federal Pacific Panel Dangerous?
Federal Pacific Stab-Lok breakers failed UL tests yet were never recalled. How to spot an FPE panel, what the risk is, and why replacing it makes sense.
Can a Generator Run a Furnace?
Yes, a generator can run a gas or propane furnace. How many watts it takes, why clean power matters, and the safe way to connect it: a transfer switch.
What Electrical Does a Detached Garage Need?
One circuit, or a feeder and subpanel, plus GFCI outlets, a disconnect and ground rods. What a detached garage needs and how the supply is sized.
Is 100-Amp Service Enough for a House?
100-amp service can carry a gas-heated house, but an EV charger, heat pump or hot tub can outgrow it. How a load calculation decides, and the options.
How Many Smoke Detectors Does a House Need?
A house needs one smoke alarm inside every bedroom, one outside each separate sleeping area, and one on every story including the basement.
What Electrical Does a Pool Need?
Dedicated circuits for the pump, heater and lights, GFCI protection, and an equipotential bonding grid. What a pool needs, and why bonding comes first.
What Electrical Work Does a Tenant Build-Out Need?
Strip-out, lighting controls, distribution, dedicated equipment circuits and handover documents. What a tenant build-out needs, and who pays for it.
How Far Does a Generator Have to Be From the House?
A home standby generator needs 5 feet from windows, doors and vents, 3 feet at the front and ends, and 18 inches behind on SwRI-labeled units.