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The Importance of Electrical Safety Inspections

Many property owners believe electrical inspections are solely reserved for detecting and diagnosing electrical faults. However, that is not the case. To empower customers to uphold the electrical performance and safety of their San Jose, CA properties, Dalcon Electric is here to explore the importance of electrical safety inspections. Your Source for Electrical Excellence From…

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How is Aluminum Wiring Dangerous and What to Do About It

Replacing Dangerous Aluminum Wiring with Copper Wiring The Risks of Aluminum Wiring If your home was built between 1965 and 1974 with aluminum wiring, you’re at a high risk of a fire hazard. Copper wiring prices in the late 1960s spiked, leading many builders to find a less expensive alternative to wiring. Aluminum wiring fit…

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Resetting Circuit Breakers

Resetting Circuit Breakers   The first thing to understand is that a circuit breaker can have tripped off even when it looks like it’s in the “ON” position. This is because a circuit breaker will sometimes trip off internally, without the “ON/OFF” handle flipping to the “OFF” position. This is what to do when you…

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Telephone Power

Telephone Power When power goes out in your home, remember, YOUR CORDLESS PHONE WILL NOT WORK IF THE PHONE’S BASE UNIT HAS NO POWER. However, if this happens you can still use any telephone that is plugged directly into a telephone outlet.  

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