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Lisa Bea Smith
Jul 10, 20231 min
What You Need to Know About Electrical Fires
Nearly three-quarters of the deaths and total fires and 65% of the property damage were attributed to a particular type of electrical...
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Lisa Bea Smith
May 16, 20192 min
Ungrounded Electrical Receptacles
Grounding of electrical receptacles (outlets) is an important safety feature that has been required in new construction since 1962, as it...
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Lisa Bea Smith
Sep 11, 20182 min
What to do with 2-Prong Outlets?
Two prong outlets found in many older homes (early 1960s and before) do not have a ground wire. (The NEC required a grounded receptacle...
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Lisa Bea Smith
Apr 8, 20181 min
Electrical System Inspection: Knowledge and Experience is Key
Before you buy a home, one of the most important areas to be inspected is the electrical system and its components. Our home inspections...
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