Bates Electrical Service Team

The Season is changing and many homeowners begin Spring Cleaning. As you clean your house,keep an eye out for these electrical hazards. Extension Cords- As you clean this Spring, make sure you do not have extension cords running across your floor. Its a tripping hazard. Also, make sure extension cords are not under carpets, draped through bushes, or nailed to walls....

Spring Cleaning: Clean Up Your Electrical Hazards The Season is changing and many homeowners begin Spring Cleaning. As you clean your house,keep an eye out for these electrical hazards. Extension Cords- As you clean this Spring, make sure you do n…

Summer Electrical Safety Tips
Memorial Day kicks off the summer season for many homeowners. Chances are, this will be the beginning of many weekends spent enjoying a backyard swim, yard work, home maintenance, and other projects outdoors.

Here are some electrical safety precautions to consider when you’re out in the backyard...

1. Have an electrician inspect your pool, spa or hot tub prior to the season. Make sure all the equipment is in accordance with both the local codes and the National Electrical Code. Follow up with any necessary upgrades or repairs.

2. Check that each outdoor outlet has its own weatherproof outlet cover, and keep it closed when not in use. Also, make sure each outlet is powered by a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI), which turns itself off if it senses a current leak or a short circuit.

3. All electrical wires and junction boxes need to be at least six feet away from the water.

4. Use only extension cords that are rated for outdoor use; indoor cords can’t withstand the weather conditions when they’re used outdoors, and may become a fire or shock hazard.

5. Keep power cords and electrical devices away from pools, hot tubs and spas.

6. Never handle electrical items when you are wet.
Be extra safe this year.

Follow these summer electrical safety tips!”