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Do I Need An Electrician To Change A Light Fixture?
DIY projects are incredibly satisfying; as electricians, we fully appreciate the desire and willingness to tackle projects of all kinds around the house. All of us here at Powertec Electric have done DIY projects at one point or another, and most of us have DIY...
Height Requirements For Electrical Switches In Canada
In Canada, there is no rule for how high electrical switches must be. The Canadian Electrical Code provides many rules and regulations governing electrical circuits, but they’ve opted not to put in strict height requirements to allow electricians to modify the...
How Upgrading Your Fixtures Can Save You Money
Did you know that your old fixtures might actually be costing you more money than they need to? You can look at both plumbing fixtures and lighting to see how some simple upgrades could be the final touch necessary to save hundreds on utility bills at the end of the...
Winnipeg Electrical Company Celebrates a Decade in Business
WINNIPEG, MB: Powertec Electric, a Winnipeg-based provider of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical services, is celebrating its tenth anniversary this May. The award-winning company has become a household name in Winnipeg over the past decade...
Upgrading Your Electrical Panel
Your electrical panel is constantly working hard behind the scenes to provide the flow of power to the rest of your home. Panels take the electrical current that enters your home and move it safely to the various areas that require power. Sometimes, you might notice...
Winnipeg Electricians Announce the Installation of a New EV Charging System Designed To Improve EV Charging Accessibility in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG, MB: Powertec Electric Inc., a top residential and commercial electrician services company in Winnipeg, is thrilled to announce the installation of its new EV charging system, available for consumer use in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The electricians at Powertec...
Winnipeg Electrician Launches Orientation Website For New Hires
WINNIPEG, MB: Powertec Electric, an established provider of premier electrical services in Winnipeg, has recently launched a new orientation website. The website, which will guide new hires through an overview of the company’s values, policies, safety...
Electrical Safety For DIY Enthusiasts: Dos & Don’ts
You’re a do-it-yourselfer—the kind of person who will build a new bedroom, pave a new driveway, or, dare we say it, run their own electrical wiring to new fixtures or outlets. We always recommend you hire a professional electrician for any electrical work—the risk to...
Residential Vs. Commercial Electrical Services: Understanding The Differences
Residential and commercial electrical systems are more different than you might expect at first glance. Commercial systems tend to be larger, sure, but they’re also more complex; they’re often wired differently than residential systems. There’s a lot of information to...
Understanding Electrical Code Requirements For Manitoba Homes
In 2018, the Government of Manitoba published the 13th Edition of the Manitoba Electrical Code (for those of you wondering, the previous edition was published in 2015). The 13th Edition is the most current edition as of the writing of this article (early April 2023)....
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