Q.  Can I trust a handy man to do some of my electrical work?

A.  No. Because no one can be an expert in all trades, you simply cannot trust a novice repair man with your home's most
dangerous system.

Q.  Why does my circuit breaker keep tripping?

A.  Either the breaker is bad, the circuit is overloaded, or a ground fault issue is present.

Q.  If I have a 15 amp breaker that keeps tripping, would changing it to a 30 amp breaker stop it from tripping?

A.  No! The wiring devices that are connected to the 15 amp breaker are not rated for 30 amps. Doing so would cause a major fire hazard.

Q.  Why do I need GFCI (ground-fault circuit interrupter)  protection in my bathrooms, kitchen, and outdoor outlets?

A.  Because of an outlet's possible exposure to water in a bathroom, kitchen, and/or outdoor location, a GFCI is a safety measure that shuts off the power to the device and prevents electrocution. 

Q.  If I have my computer plugged into a surge  protector,  could you explain why I need surge protection for my entire house?

A. This is a common question and the answer is simple. Because your plug strip is not rated for a very high surge, in the event of a strong surge, your plug strip will no longer be protective. In many cases, most plug-strip surge protectors continue to supply power even after the surge protection has diminished. This puts your entire computer and/or any other electrical device at risk. The whole house surge  protector works at a higher clamping voltage keeping all of your electrical appliances safe. 

We recommend that you install whole house surge protectors for your power, telephone, cable or satellite, and surge protection plug strips.