Grounded Electric

Christopher Hallett Residential Electrical Services. ❖ Installations: ➢ Lighting fixtures, chandeliers, and ceiling fans. ▪ Upgrade Lights to low profile LEDS ▪ Art Lighting, Under cabinet lighting, Outdoor/Indoor Scones ▪ Photocell Lights. ➢ Additional outlets, switches, dimmers ▪ TV outlets ▪ In Wall TV boxes ➢ Smart Home devices ▪ Smart plugs: Turn any plugged-in device, like a lamp, into a smart device. ▪ Smart bulbs: Allow you to control the brightness, color, and on/off state of your lights wirelessly. ▪ Smart switches: Control your home's lighting, fans, or other wired appliances. ➢ Security Devices: ▪ Ring Doorbell Cameras ▪ Smart Door locks ▪ Motion sensors lighting. ➢ Timers ▪ Pool Pumps ▪ Fountains ▪ Water Irrigation ▪ Lighting (Seasonal Decorations) ▪ Security Cameras ➢ Disconnects. ▪ Air Conditioning ▪ Heat Pumps ▪ Detached Structures. • A disconnect is required for detached structures like a workshop or garage. ▪ Exterior Emergency Disconnects • The 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) requires an exterior disconnect for one- and two-family dwellings so first responders can safely disconnect power from the outside. ❖ Repairs and Troubleshooting. ➢ Flickering lights and malfunctioning outlets. ➢ Faulty or loose wiring ➢ Circuit breaker issues or frequently tripped breakers. ➢ Identify the cause of power outages or surges. ❖ Upgrade and rewiring. ➢ Upgrade Main service panel. ▪ Example: 100 amps to the more common 200 amp panel. ➢ Upgrading outdated with modern circuit breaker panel ▪ Panels like Federal Pacific and Zinsco are known for design flaws like circuit breakers failing to trip and connections that can overheat. ▪ Old Challenger, Split-Bus, and fuse box panels can also pose similar risks due to similar issues or unable to handle modern electrical demands. ➢ Full or Partial House rewiring ▪ Remove hazardous old wiring. ➢ Installing safety devices like Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCI) and Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI). ▪ The National Electrical Code (NEC) requires AFCI breakers for all new or replaced 120-volt, 15- and 20-amp branch circuits in dwelling units, with exceptions for kitchens, laundry areas, and other specific rooms or areas. This includes outlets, light fixtures, and smoke detectors in rooms like family rooms, dining rooms, living rooms, bedrooms, and closets ❖ E/V Installation ➢ Level 1 and 2 at home E/V chargers.