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Energy Poverty

By Powertec Electric on January 9, 2019

Poverty is a vicious cycle; the poorer you are, the poorer you’ll tend to remain. There are a plethora of reasons for this, and all are worthy of discussion, but given our trade, we’d like to focus today on energy poverty. Energy poverty occurs when a person does not have access to affordable energy. We […]

The Problems With Knob and Tube Wiring

By Powertec Electric on January 2, 2019

Old houses are so beautiful! Wandering through the suburbs can feel really dull, almost eerie, because of how similar any two houses are; I remember going to a new friend’s house as a kid and realizing the layout of their house was almost exactly the same as mine; it’s weird knowing where the bedrooms and […]

What Happens When You Microwave a CD

By Powertec Electric on December 26, 2018

As a kid, my dad would always encourage me to try strange science experiments in order to pique my interest in the natural sciences. One day, he had purchased a new microwave, and was getting rid of the old one. He decided it would be fun to show me what happens to a CD when […]

What You Need To Know About Your Breaker Box

By Powertec Electric on December 19, 2018

Electricity is a funny thing; you’re using it all the time, but rarely considering it. Outside of plugging things into your outlets, you rarely interact with your home’s electrical system; most people don’t even know how to read their electric meter. That means that most of the time, you’ll only notice your system when it’s […]

Smart Power Strips

By Powertec Electric on December 12, 2018

We’ve discussed vampire power at pretty great length; it is, in essence, the power your electronics use to do minor, mundane or altogether useless things when they’re not in use. Think of your microwave constantly displaying the time despite the fact you have a hyper accurate clock in your pocket at all times; that’s vampire […]

A Quick Summary of Important Electrical Measurements

By Powertec Electric on December 5, 2018

Electricity is omnipresent, but the average citizen doesn’t necessarily understand exactly how it works. That’s not surprising at all; the electron was only discovered in 1897, just over 100 years ago. No one expects everyone to understand precisely how electricity works; it’s extraordinarily complicated, and to begin to fully grasp the concept takes years of […]

Incandescent Bulbs Vs. Fluorescent Bulbs

By Powertec Electric on November 29, 2018

A few years ago, a ban was put into place on the sale of incandescent light bulbs in Canada. 40, 60, 75 and 100-watt incandescent bulbs cannot be manufactured or imported, though retailers are allowed to sell their existing stock; there are certain exceptions to the rule, but generally speaking, it’s now very difficult to […]

Vampire Power

By Powertec Electric on November 22, 2018

You’re asleep in your bed, cozy as a kitten; they’re wide awake. You’ve invited them into your home, and now, while you lie dormant, they feed. They feed on your energy, they drain your bank account, and you don’t even know you’re being used. They are...appliances? Vampire power is a term that’s been coined to […]

The 5 Appliances That Use the Most Energy

By Powertec Electric on November 15, 2018

Everyone wants to lower their monthly costs, and electricity can be a big one. At the same time, we’ve grown accustomed to our modern conveniences, and it can be hard to deduce what is using up the most power in our homes. While this list of power-draining appliances might not change your habits immediately, being […]

How to Prevent Electrical Fires

By Powertec Electric on November 8, 2018

People really like sparks; you can hear it in our language. Sparks of inspiration, ingenuity and creativity - eureka moments. Sparks of joy, love, and compassion - human connection. We speak of sparks anytime we want to describe something full of energy, ready to ignite the fires of our passion, those moments when sparks fly. […]

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