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Do I Need Electrical Upgrades for a Solar Panel Setup?
As leading electricians in Calgary, 4-Star Electric is here to show you how upgrading your electrical panel can help you prepare for a solar panel setup in your home. Learn how the type of solar panels you choose and their size can impact your home’s electrical load.
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How Many Amps Do I Need for My Electrical Panel?
Is your home’s electrical panel capable of sending power to all the devices and appliances in your home? Find out here, with this guide to why amperage matters for electrical panels and how much you should consider having in yours.
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Tips for Installing an EV Charger at Home
Where should you install your EV charger, and will you need to upgrade your electrical panel? Find answers to these questions and others with this list of tips on installing an EV charger at home from the expert team at 4-Star Electric.
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8 Things to Consider When Installing Motion Sensors At Your Home
Motion sensors can make your home more secure by activating cameras or alarms when intruders trip them, and can also provide you with energy savings by controlling lights or climate control systems so that they run on your family’s schedule. But the benefits you get from your motion sensors will depend on which ones you…
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USB Outlets: Are They Worth It?
The number of devices we plug in to use or charge every day makes the outlets in our home increasingly important—but many pieces of technology can’t be plugged into a standard three-prong outlet without USB adapters. USB-C adapters represent a solution to this problem, since they’re designed with ports that let you plug USB cables…
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Checklist: Electrical Requirements For Legal Basement Suites
Basement suites provide value to tenants and landlords alike—they often represent more affordable rentals, while allowing homeowners to partition their properties into numerous eligible units. But for a basement suite to be legal in Alberta, it needs to meet specific electrical requirements. These standards help ensure that basement suites and home renovations are functional and…
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Children’s Electrical Safety 101: 10 Ways to Childproof Your Home’s Electrical Systems
Electricity is vital to every modern home, but electrical cords and outlets can pose a hazard to kids and pets who don’t understand them. While you can teach older children about basic electrical safety, you should still take steps to make the electrical fixtures in your home safer—especially when young children and animals are around.…
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10 Inspiring Ways You Can Use Outdoor Lighting
Outdoor spaces can be difficult to plan and light appropriately. To truly enjoy these spaces and make them safe for visitors, a few inexpensive rolls of lights and a little electrical know-how can go a long way. Residential lighting has been our business for years, so we know exactly how the right lighting can turn…
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Journeyman vs. Master Electrician: What’s the Difference?
Choosing an electrician to work on your home or business is an important decision—and it’s critical to hire someone who’s qualified for the job at hand. Learning about the different qualifications for electricians in Calgary and what it takes to earn them can help you find the electrical professionals you need and have confidence in…
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The 5 Most Common Electrical Hazards in Your Home
The electrical systems in your home provide you with comfort and convenience, but they can pose a safety risk if you don’t keep them well maintained. Our home electrical services help homeowners throughout Calgary keep their lights, appliances, and other electrical fixtures working reliably—but you should also learn to recognize potentially dangerous electrical problems for…
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