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Daniel Ehinger
Oct 1, 20244 min read
Why Your Home Needs the Nest Protect Smoke and CO Detector – An Electrical Contractor’s Perspective
The Nest Protect Smoke and CO Detector is not just another alarm; it’s a comprehensive safety solution.
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Daniel Ehinger
Sep 24, 20242 min read
Why Homeowners Are Raving About Nest Protect Smoke and CO Detectors
One of the standout features that customers particularly love is the Nest Protect’s Path-light.
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Daniel Ehinger
Sep 16, 20243 min read
Why Kidde 10-Year Worry-Free Battery Smoke and CO Detectors Are the Smart Choice for Your Home
The Kidde 10-Year Worry-Free Battery Smoke and CO Detectors are designed to eliminate that frustration, providing a long-term solution.
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Daniel Ehinger
Sep 9, 20244 min read
How Smoke Detectors Are Designed to Wake You from Sleep and Save Lives
Smoke inhalation is the leading cause of death in house fires, responsible for more than half of all fire-related fatalities.
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Daniel Ehinger
Sep 2, 20245 min read
The Evolution of Home Smoke Detectors: Why Keeping Up with Fire Safety Codes Is a Must
If you’ve ever been jolted awake at 3 AM by a chirping smoke detector, you might not have found it funny at the time—but...
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Daniel Ehinger
Aug 26, 20244 min read
BYC: Troubleshooting a Tripped AFCI: What Homeowners Can Do Before Calling an Electrician
Troubleshooting a Tripped AFCI: What San Luis Obispo County Homeowners Can Do Before Calling an Electrician Arc Fault Circuit...
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Daniel Ehinger
Aug 19, 20244 min read
The Evolution of AFCI Technology: Reducing Nuisance Tripping and Enhancing Home Safety
AFCI technology has evolved significantly over the years, improving both safety and convenience.
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Daniel Ehinger
Aug 13, 20244 min read
Why Installing AFCI Circuit Breakers in Older Homes Is a Smart Move—And What You Need to Know About Existing Wiring Issues
It’s important to understand how these breakers work, why they’re beneficial, and some of the potential issues that might arise due to...
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Daniel Ehinger
Jul 31, 20244 min read
Understanding Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) Circuit Breakers: History, Requirements, and Benefits
This blog post delves into what AFCI breakers are, their history, the requirements for their installation according to different code cycles
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Daniel Ehinger
Jul 30, 20243 min read
The History of GFCI Outlets: A Journey Through National Electrical Code Changes
The evolution of GFCI requirements within the National Electrical Code (NEC) over the years reflects the growing emphasis on safety....
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Daniel Ehinger
Jul 22, 20243 min read
Keep Your Home Safe with GFCI Outlets: An Electrical Contractor’s Insight
A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) outlet is a specialized type of electrical outlet designed to protect you from electrical shocks.
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Daniel Ehinger
Mar 4, 20248 min read
What is the job of an Electrician?
Ultimately, the peace of mind that comes with knowing your electrical work is safe, reliable, and compliant is invaluable.
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Daniel Ehinger
Dec 6, 20215 min read
Colored Circuit Breakers (Bryant)
One of my first emergency service calls in SLO county, after moving my business from San Diego in 2007, was to a UPS store in San Luis...
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Elect Electric
Mar 5, 20212 min read
Say Goodbye to Fluorescent Frustrations!
Elect Electric can help you put the fluorescent nightmares behind you. With one call you can put an end to the frustration of flipping the s
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Danny Ehinger
Jan 16, 20207 min read
Smoke Detectors Have Come A Long Way
Smoke detectors have been installed widely in homes since the 1970's. For much of that time there have been very few major advances or...
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Daniel Ehinger
May 30, 20194 min read
BYC: Garage Outlets Stopped Working
San Luis Obispo County Homeowner: ”Hello, my garage outlets have stopped working, my garage door opener, water softener, landscape timer...
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Daniel Ehinger
May 30, 20192 min read
Empowering Homeowners: When to DIY and When to Call Elect Electric - The "BeforeYou Call" (BYC) Blog Series
We know how frustrating it can be to schedule an electrician for a problem that you could have solved yourself in just a few minutes.
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Danny Ehinger
May 16, 20192 min read
Why did the Elect newsletter stop?
Last year we renamed our company Elect Electric and we wanted to let all of our clients know. We had never emailed all of our clients at...
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Daniel Ehinger
May 9, 20191 min read
LED Disk Lights
Want the look of recessed lighting with less hassle and cost? LED disk lights may be the answer. Look how thin they are: Many homeowners...
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