⚠️ Electrical Safety Reminder – Kitchen Receptacles ⚠️ I had a recent service call where a homeowner sent me a video showing visible sparking coming from a kitchen counter receptacle. With the lights off, the arcing was clearly visible — yet the breaker was not tripping. Once on site, the cause became clear. The kitchen had multiple split receptacles that had been altered incorrectly over time. Instead of being supplied with proper 3-wire cable, someone had extended them using multiple 2-wire ca

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It’s National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Fire Prevention Week! Arc fault circuit interrupters, or AFCIs, are safety devices that protect your home against electrical fires caused by damaged wiring. AFCIs are designed to detect arcing issues and shut off power to the affected circuit. AFCIs are so effective that the CPSC estimates that 50% of electrical fires can be prevented by them. That’s why AFCIs are required by code in certain areas of the home, like living rooms, bedrooms, closets,