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Upgrade or Inspect Your Home’s Electrical Panel
Do you know if your electrical panel provides enough energy, efficiently, for your property? We use electricity for just about everything, from heating and cooling our homes to powering our TVs and devices, washing our dishes, and doing laundry.
BR Energy can install and service electrical meters, risers, and panels. We can also install grounding systems for your electrical service.
Electrical Service Elements
✓ This is the device that brings electricity into your home from your local utility.
✓ It monitors (“meters”) how much electricity you’re using.
✓ It should be resealed every two to three years to avoid water damage.
Electrical Panel (Breaker Box)
✓ The panel is a distribution board that divides your electricity into several “circuits.”
✓ Most panels have a series of switches, known as circuit breakers, in two columns.
✓ If you blow a fuse or the electricity goes out in part of your house, check your panel to see if you’ve tripped a circuit breaker.
✓ Before resetting it, verify that the affected circuit is clear of danger like water or loose wires.
✓ Turn off specific breakers if you’re doing work in your home, like installing a new outlet or fixture.
Electrical Service Riser
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If you have overhead power lines in your neighborhood, you may have a riser installed on your roof to connect to the overhead lines.
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Any wiring outside your home needs to be inspected regularly.
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Cracked wiring can allow water to seep into your panel and main breakers, frying your electrical system.
Grounding System
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Grounding systems use a thick copper wire to connect your home’s electricity to a grounding device, such as a copper rod in the ground or a cold water pipe.
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It re-routes extra energy away from your home — this decreases the risk of burning out your appliances or electrocuting someone in your home.
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An improperly grounded home could make your home unsafe during severe weather or a power outage.
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Make sure your grounding system is properly installed before a storm hits.