Electrical safety is of utmost importance to keep your family and loved ones safe at home. You can be assured of electrical safety through GFCI outlets. GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) outlets have three holes: two of the holes are for neutral and hot wire and the third hole in the middle of the outlet serves as a ground wire. If it experiences any change in the electrical flow in the circuit, it will immediately cut off the flow of electricity.

GFCI outlets are important, especially when the electrical outlets are positioned close to water. Installing GFCI outlets in your kitchen, bathrooms, laundry rooms, etc., is a good idea. Apart from being an essential preventive measure, the law also requires you to have GFCI outlets installed throughout your home. According to National Electric Code (NEC), all homes must be equipped with GFCI protection. Initially, it was only required for you to install GFCI outlets near water only but this requirement has been extended to cover all single phase outlets of 125 volts in recent years.

Let us now understand why GFCI outlets are essential in every household.

3 Reasons to Install GFCI Outlets

Electrical shocks and electrocution are the major risks that you can be exposed to through electrical devices at your home. This becomes a bigger concern if you have kids who can unknowingly touch the appliances and get a shock. A GFCI outlet helps in preventing shocks and electrocutions as it has a built-in sensor that monitors the inflow and outflow of the electricity from any appliance. If a live wire inside the appliance comes in contact with the metallic surface of the appliance, you will get a shock when you touch it.

By Kellie Pearson

The holidays are just around the corner. Children all over the world are making their Christmas lists to send to Santa. Here at Mr. Electric® we have a Christmas list too, except it is not for Santa, it is for you! Our main Christmas wish is for everyone to conserve energy more effectively. Learn how you can make our Christmas dream come true with these four tips.

An energy audit can provide an up-close look at the efficiency of your home and additional suggestions for ways to reduce energy your consumption. Nothing makes us happier than helping you find more ways to save on energy and electricity bills.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Mr. Electric! Make sure to get started writing those letters to Santa – we hear he is pretty busy this time of year!

Over the last several years, a variety of electric cars have come to market that provide consumers with an energy-efficient, environmentally friendly alternative to your standard gasoline powered vehicle. If all of this is true, why haven’t they caught on? One of the biggest reasons why electric cars have been accepted so slowly is because many people believe a wide variety of myths and misconceptions about how the vehicles work. Here are a few of the most common misconceptions that are encountered by your electrician in Santa Monica.

They Don’t Go Far

Most people view electric vehicles as a limited range, low-power option to their traditional vehicle. Although this could have once been true, it is not always the case today. With the current advancements in battery technologies, electric vehicles can go fairly far distances. Because most U.S. workers drive about 40 miles each day, an electric-only car can be a viable alternative for their driving.

They Aren’t Actually Green

Many people believe that electric cars are just as polluting as their gas-powerd competitors. Although electric vehicles will have a certain level of emissions, they are much lower than even the most efficient gasoline and diesel competitors.

Batteries Are Dangerous

Many people believe that the batteries used in electric cars are dangerous, toxic or just environmentally unfriendly. This is typically due to the fact that most people just aren’t all that familiar with electric vehicles and the batteries that they use within them. Although some battery chemicals can be hazardous, it is very rare that these chemicals ever escape into the environment. To make this even better, most newer batteries can be recycled at a rate of around 99 percent.

If you are considering an electric car, give us a call at The Electric Connection to talk about your options for electric vehicle charging stations and other power necessities to ensure that you can always charge your vehicle. You can also learn more at visit The Electric Connection (Click Here) .