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.
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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.
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 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.
What Counts as an Electrical Emergency?
An electrical emergency is any situation where electricity is creating an immediate risk of fire, shock, or injury.
Can a Home Battery Work Without Solar Panels?
Yes. A home battery charges perfectly well from the grid, and plenty of installations have no solar attached at all.
Why Do the Lights in My Commercial Building Flicker?
Flickering across a tenancy is rarely the lamps alone. How to tell a failing driver or ballast from a circuit, a dimmer or a supply problem.
How Often Should Commercial Lighting Be Maintained?
Most commercial lighting needs a documented inspection and cleaning twice a year, with a driver or lamp service cycle set by the fixture type.