Why Does My Breaker Trip When I Use a Space Heater?
A 1,500-watt heater draws 12.5 amps, 83% of a 15-amp breaker, so almost anything else on that circuit trips it. What an electrician checks first.
Is Aluminum Wiring Dangerous? What Milwaukee-Area Homeowners Should Know
Aluminum wiring is not dangerous along the wire. The risk is at the connections, and CPSC accepts only three permanent repairs. Milwaukee area.
How Often Should Commercial Electrical Be Inspected?
No single Wisconsin rule sets how often a commercial building has to be inspected once it is in service, so the interval is a judgement.
Do I Need a Transfer Switch for My Generator?
Yes, in almost every case. A transfer switch is the only connection that cannot backfeed the street, and it is what makes a generator safe to use.
What Electrical Does a Hot Tub Need?
A standard 240-volt hot tub needs its own dedicated circuit. The exact amperage comes from the manufacturer’s nameplate, not a rule of thumb.
Do You Need a Permit to Install an EV Charger?
Yes. A Level 2 charger needs a new 240-volt circuit, which your municipality permits and inspects. What that involves, and who pulls the permit.
What Appliances Need a Dedicated Circuit?
The range, dryer, dishwasher, disposal, microwave, fridge, furnace and sump pump each want their own circuit. Why, and when you need a new one.
Can You Replace a Light Fixture With a Ceiling Fan?
Usually yes, but the ceiling box has to be rated for a fan, not just a light. What that changes for the wiring, the switch and the permit.
Do I Need a Level 2 Charger at Home?
It depends on your daily miles, not your car. How Level 1 compares with Level 2, and what your panel has to support.
What Size Generator Do I Need for My House?
Square footage is the wrong starting point. What actually sets generator size, and why the answer comes from a load calculation.