by Powertec Electric | Mar 20, 2020 | Electric Company, Electricians
To our valued customers, The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has affected the way all of us live and work. The situation is evolving rapidly. Here at Powertec, we put the health and safety of our staff, customers, and community first. While many businesses are...
by Powertec Electric | Mar 19, 2021 | Electrical Safety
Many of us are familiar with the most common electrical hazards in our homes. If we plug something in and sparks fly out, we know to call an electrician ASAP. But what about the hazards that aren’t so obvious? Watch out for the following electrical hazards and signs...
by Powertec Electric | Feb 18, 2021 | Electrical Safety
As a tenant, you hope that the next home you rent has safe electrical wiring. But how can you be sure? Electrical fires claim hundreds of lives each year and cause thousands of injuries. Your landlord is responsible for ensuring the electrical safety of your suite....
by Powertec Electric | Jan 21, 2021 | Hiring Electricians
There are many home renovations that you can do yourself. Painting the walls, staining the cabinets, and even making your own furniture are a few examples. But electrical work isn’t necessarily one of them. Hiring an electrician shouldn’t be the corner you cut to...
by Powertec Electric | Dec 23, 2020 | Electrical Safety
You’re setting up your new computer, but the power outlet is just out of reach—that is, until you remember the extension cord tucked away in the junk drawer. You plug in both ends, and voila! Your electronic device is all powered up. But before you kick back and...
by Powertec Electric | Nov 20, 2020 | Electrical Power, Electrical Safety
Most of us take it for granted, but it’s nothing short of amazing that when we plug in appliances, they’re instantly fuelled by electricity. Yet we hardly give it a second thought. Take the fuse panel in your home, for example. Have you ever wondered what powers all...
by Powertec Electric | Oct 21, 2020 | Electrical Safety, Electricians, Home Repair
Character homes come with many advantages: they’re affordable, unique, and historic. But older houses have other problems, like outdated wiring. 100 years ago, power demands for the average household were very different; they didn’t have computers, TVs, and power bars...
by Powertec Electric | Sep 21, 2020 | Electrical Power
Think of all the appliances in your home that rely on electricity. There might be too many to count: the fridge, oven, work computer, television… the list goes on. But one thing remains the same, and it’s that you need a reliable source of power for all your...
by Powertec Electric | Aug 17, 2020 | Electrical Power, Winnipeg
In 2020, the world has seen a lot of change – and to a lesser degree, lighting choices in commercial buildings have also shifted in direction. The biggest trends for this year involve going green and having more control over illumination options. More commercial...
by Powertec Electric | Jul 13, 2020 | Electrical Power, Home Repair
What’s more annoying than buying a shiny new device, only to realize that your home lacks an outlet to power it up? In our technology-driven world, it can be difficult to find enough sources to power all of your gadgets – especially if you live in an older home....
by Powertec Electric | Jun 16, 2020 | Home Repair
Are you running out of power in your apartment? Have you ever done a load of laundry and blown the breaker? You might be exceeding the allotted amps in your suite. Short for ampere, amps are units that measure electric current. When too much power is drawn, the...
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