Friday, April 19, 2013

Danger! knob and tubes


Are you still using knob and tube wiring?

What is knob and tube wiring?
Knob and tube wiring is a common wiring method in North America from 1880 to 1950. Imagine your wiring system in your house is the central nervous system of a human body. And this system is about 60 years old. This system has been through a lot and survived many bites from rats. Now the insulation is total worn out and it has become a great fire and safety threat. Most of insurance company requires the new home owner to get an ESA licensed electrician to inspect the wiring system before issuing an new insurance policy and this policy can be very costly.

So what is the best knob and tube solution?
We recommend removing the old knob and tube wiring and replacing the entire system to meet today’s electrical safety code and ESA standards. This way you will save money from lowering your home insurance. Also have a peace of mind, knowing that your home is safe from an electrical hazard.

What is the best time to replace?
As soon as possible is a good answer. Also if you are considering renovating or re-paint then it is the best time to do it!

How long does it take?
It will take anywhere from 3 days to 1 week depend on the size of your house. But during this time you will still have partial power to keep the basic function of your house. So you don’t have to worry about the house getting too cold or nowhere to cook your food!

And be sure to  check their ESA license when you are hiring someone to work with your electrical system.

Thursday, April 18, 2013


When should you replace your fuse box with breakers?
Does your panel looks like this?

Then you need to change it as soon as possible and by a ESA(Electrical Safety Authority) licensed electrical contractor.
Normally, residential fuse panels are over 30 years old and may post a fire hazard. Many insurance companies will not insure home with a fuse panel. Even the insurance company did insure your home. You are paying a higher premium.
Why hire an ESA licensed electrical contractor to change your panel?
Only ESA licensed electrical contractors can arrange ESA inspections and discount.
Changing electrical panel without discount may cause life threatening injury, a heavy penalty even imprisonment.

Our panel change service always includes the following:
Brand new panel and breakers
Inspection from your hydro company
Disconnect and reconnect notices with your hydro company
ESA inspection report
Insurance report upon request

Make it safe! It's time to replace your fuse panel with breakers! Hire an ESA licensed contractor


When should you replace your fuse box with breakers?
Does your panel looks like this?

Then you need to change it as soon as possible and by a ESA(Electrical Safety Authority) licensed electrical contractor.
Normally, residential fuse panels are over 30 years old and may post a fire hazard. Many insurance companies will not insure home with a fuse panel. Even the insurance company did insure your home. You are paying a higher premium.
Why hire an ESA licensed electrical contractor to change your panel?
Only ESA licensed electrical contractors can arrange ESA inspections and discount.
Changing electrical panel without discount may cause life threatening injury, a heavy penalty even imprisonment.

Our panel change service always includes the following:
Brand new panel and breakers
Inspection from your hydro company
Disconnect and reconnect notices with your hydro company
ESA inspection report
Insurance report upon request