Is your electrical panel safe?

Your electrical panel and breakers are essential components of your home's electrical system, providing power to all of your electrical devices and appliances. However, over time, these components can become outdated, worn out, or unsafe, leading to a variety of issues. Upgrading your old electrical panel and breakers can provide a number of benefits, including improved safety, increased efficiency, and better reliability.

One of the most important reasons to upgrade your old electrical panel and breakers is safety. Older panels and breakers may not be able to handle the electrical demands of modern homes, leading to overloading and overheating. Many homes have unlicensed or unqualified electrical additions to their system without the proper considerations for total demand load and stress on the panel, such as adding hot tubs, heaters, basement suites, and electric car chargers. This can cause fires, electrical shocks, and other dangerous situations. Upgrading to a new electrical panel and breakers that are designed to handle the electrical demands of your home can help prevent these safety hazards.

In addition to safety, upgrading your old electrical panel and breakers can also improve the efficiency of your electrical system. Older panels and breakers may not be able to distribute power evenly throughout your home, leading to power surges, brownouts, and other issues. Upgrading to a new electrical panel and breakers can help ensure that your electrical system is working at its optimal level, providing consistent power to all of your devices and appliances.

Another benefit of upgrading your old electrical panel and breakers is better reliability. Over time, electrical components can wear out, leading to frequent outages, circuit tripping, and other issues. Upgrading to a new electrical panel and breakers can help ensure that your electrical system is working properly and reliably, reducing the need for repairs and replacements.

Finally, upgrading your old electrical panel and breakers can also increase the value of your home, especially when upgrading to a higher capacity amperage panel such as a 60 amp to a 100 amp panel or a 100 amp panel to a 200 amp panel. Potential buyers are often concerned about the safety and reliability of the electrical system in a home, and having enough power capacity to install things like hot tubs, heaters, welding plugs, electric car chargers. Having a new, modern electrical panel and breakers can provide peace of mind and help increase the value of your property.

In conclusion, upgrading your old electrical panel and breakers is an important investment in the safety, efficiency, and reliability of your home's electrical system. If you have an older electrical system, consider consulting with a licensed electrician to determine whether upgrading to a new panel and breakers is right for you. With the many benefits of upgrading, it's a decision that can pay off in the long run.

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Will your smoke alarm sound when you need it to ?

Hi! My name is Lucas, and I was born and raised in Prince George, BC.

I am passionate about safety, and doing things right. And that passion truly began in my childhood.

In 2000, we lost our family home to an electrical fire. And that fire, definitely shaped who I am and the work I do, today.

In the middle of a cold winter night, our smoke alarm woke my mother and I. A fire had broke out in our home. We quickly grabbed a few photo albums, and rushed outside to call 911. Only a month prior to this, the fire department had paid a visit to our school reminding us to check the batteries in our smoke alarms, and to have a fire safety plan so we would know what to do in the event of a fire or emergency.

I will never forget the sobering feeling of seeing my childhood home, and precious possessions be lost before my eyes. And truly believe that reminder “Smoke Alarms Save Lives” is the reason I am still here today.

I now take safety, both electrical and fire, very seriously. In fact, past coworkers throughout my career have dubbed me “Safety Luke”, and that’s always stuck with me.

As of today have over 17 years experience in the electrical industry and 4 years in the fire protection industry.

Armoured is a fully licensed, bonded, and insured electrical contractor. Offering electrical servicing in residential, commercial, and industrial. We are also growing our fire safety division with smoke and heat detection, fire alarm systems, emergency Iighting, fire extinguishers, fire suppression, dust control fans and more.

Smoke alarms can be finicky and frustrating, and can cause false alarms if they are located or installed incorrectly in your home. But the job they do is invaluable. And this is where having a trusted Electrician and Fire Alarm tech can really help!

Did you know that smoke alarms are expired after 10 years of use? Did you know that is now required to have a smoke alarm in every bedroom and outside the bedrooms in the hallway? Think about what would happen if a fire broke out in your home, and have strategically placed fire extinguishers that would help you knock down a fire to get you and your family out of your home to call 911. Go over a fire safety plan with your family and practice what you would do.

Don’t forget about Carbon monoxide, the odorless gas produced by fuels like in your furnaces, gas stoves, or fireplaces in your home. Carbon monoxide detectors are now required on each floor and in the hallways outside bedrooms.

I hope my story encourages you to check your smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, and fire extinguishers and think about fire safety in your home and at your business. Get Armoured.

There are many options out there for smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, and fire extinguishers. I can help you get the right ones, and install them in the right locations to protect you and your family at your home, or at your business. Contact us today! We look forward to helping you!!

Are you protected from electric shock🔌⚡ at your home and business ❓

⚡+💧=✖️! Water and Electricity do not mix. That's why you need GFCIs!

They are located anywhere electrical plugs are near a source of water. Ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) save lives! 😃

They are an important device for electrical safety in your home. Where regular circuit breakers are designed to protect the wiring from damage when there’s a short....⚡ A GFCI is primarily designed to PROTECT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 from electric shocks.

✅The Canadian Electrical code requires the use of GFCI protection within 1.5m ( 5ft ) of sinks, bathtubs and showers, and all receptacles outside within 2.5m ( 8.2 ft) from the ground. This means you should have GFCI's in your kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, and on the outside of your home.

GFCIs are a crucial part of life safety in your home. It’s one of those upgrades you simply can’t afford to skip! Don’t risk dangerous electric shocks, or causing damage to the electrical system. Get a professional, licensed, insured, and bonded electrician to do it for you!👷‍♂️

Do you need to upgrade old plugs to GFCIs in your home❓ Do you need new outlets❓

✅We can help. Contact us today!

A recent happy customer of ours just upgraded their outdoor regular receptacles and old style covers with new GFCI protected receptacles and weatherproof locking covers.

They realized that the outdoor receptacles were not safe, not weatherproof, and were having an issue with extension cords being stolen. 🙁 We solved all of those issues for them!

We put in new 20 Amp GFCI receptacles and heavy duty die-cast metal lockable weatherproof in-use covers! 🙂

We care about you and your family here at Armoured. It's a big part of our purpose. To help keep people safe from electrical and fire hazards using our knowledge and skills.

⚡Get GFCI Protected.

🛡️Get Armoured.

Happy New Year! 🥳

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