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Meter Collar Transfer Device Installation
Emergency Backup Power, Generators

Meter Collar Transfer Device  

A Meter Collar Transfer Device is a good option to allow selected circuits to have electricity during a power outage. Available in up to 40 amps at 120/240 volts – Just start up your compatible, portable generator, and plug it in! Power outages are a common occurrence that can leave […]

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Fire Prevention Week 2022
Electrical Safety

Fire Prevention Season 2022

Are your Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Alarms up to code and in good working order? The month of October is also known as Fire-Prevention Month. It’s particularly important for homeowners to consider due to the number of fire-related injuries and fatalities that occur every year. If you haven’t done […]

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A lightning storm near a residence can deliver a high energy electrical surge that can enter a home and destroy appliances, televisions, stereo equipment, and other electrical products
Surge Protection

Lightning Storms are Spectacular … Broken Electronics are Not!

Are your Power Strips enough to protect your electronics & appliances from being fried in a storm? Maybe not! Many people enjoy sitting in front of a picture window watching a spring storm roll through. The dark, forward pushing clouds glowing with each lightning strike and the wall of rain […]

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Captain Electric, Emergency Backup Power, Generators

Backup Generator Installation: Everything you need to know

Having a backup source of power is critical, especially since extreme weather is becoming more commonplace. Eighty-seven percent of power outages are caused by severe weather. Weather-related outages have doubled since 2003. An automatic standby generator provides you with 24 hour blackout protection and peace of mind, and knowing your family and your valued possessions are safe. At Captain Electric we can ensure your generator is professionally installed maintained and covered by our 100% satisfaction guarantee.

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Homestars award - Kiera and Brian
Company News

Captain Electric Wins HomeStars 2020 Best of Award

PICKERING, March 4, 2020: Captain Electric is pleased to announce that it has been honoured with a HomeStars Best of 2020 Award celebrating its commitment to quality work and service. The awards event takes place in Durham as well as four other major cities across Canada. “To be recognized with […]

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Electrical Safety, Panel Upgrade

Replacing Outdated Fuse Panels

What are  fuse panels? Fuse Panels are an older electrical system that’s used in the house to distribute power throughout your home. They use little glass fuses that screw into the panel. They are designed to limit the current that travels through the wires in your home. When too much […]

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Wiring

Changes In Electrical Systems In The Last 100 Years

Wiring has really changed during the last 100 years We have moved on from the original 2 wire system Knob and Tube Wiring which was ungrounded and unsafe for use today. Why? The insulation is now old and brittle and breaking down. Knob and Tube wiring is not compatible with […]

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Company Culture

Clean Trucks, Clean Jobs!

Many of our customers leave us kind reviews about how clean we keep their homes as we work. But where does this cleanliness start? Our service vehicles! Our team are encouraged to keep the inside of their vehicles clean by taking time daily to restock, remove garbage and sweep or […]

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