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Residential Solutions from Top-Rated Mississauga Electricians
- Electrical panel upgrades
- Lighting installation and pot light retrofits
- Aluminum wiring replacement
- Surge protection and GFCI installs
- Whole-home rewiring and renovations
- Smart switches and EV charger setup
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Powering Businesses with a Trusted Commercial Electrician in Mississauga
- Tenant fit-ups and commercial retrofits
- Emergency lighting systems
- Code corrections and ESA inspections
- Retail and office lighting design
- Panel and transformer upgrades
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- Accurate load calculations
- Proper circuit protection
- Permit handling and ESA inspection scheduling
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How Electrical Contractors in Toronto Can Help
At Langstaff & Sloan, we are well versed in electrical projects of all kinds. As licensed home electricians in Toronto, we’ve worked with homeowners on everything from green technology to adding exterior lighting to their backyard oasis. When it comes to commercial electrical work, we can help ensure that your workspaces are functioning efficiently and that you have the power you need to be as productive as possible.
As qualified local electricians in Toronto, here are some of the ways that Langstaff & Sloan can support your needs:
Frequently Asked Question
The common life expectancy of knob and tube wiring is 25 years, due to the rubberized cloth insulation used on the wires beginning to break down. While the wiring itself remains functional, the deterioration of insulation increases the risk of injury and damage that can cause more serious issues. As this type of wiring is an outdated option, dating back to the early to mid-1900s, the homes that still have it today are living on borrowed time.
Knob and tube wiring can only exist in 15-amp ratings, which is a very low current on the general scale of wiring methods. Most modern devices require more power than 15-amps to function properly, which means that the devices may not work, or the wiring will be working much harder than it is designed to. Neither of these circumstances are ideal for your home, nor are they safe.
There are several concerns surrounding knob and tube electrical, as it is outdated, which means its level of safety is questionable. The following are issues associated with this type of electrical wiring that homeowners should be aware of. As an ungrounded system, it increases the risk of injury; deterioration or cracking likely has happened over time, which can lead to an electrical fire; and newer wiring is often connected to knob and tube wiring, which creates dangerous conditions. Langstaff and Sloan Inc advises all homeowners to replace their knob and tube wiring. Having a licensed electrician upgrade your electrical will ensure your home is as safe as possible.
While you can tell if a knob and tube wire is active by following the wires and seeing where they lead to, the safest way is to hire a professional. At Langstaff and Sloan, we send one of our licensed electricians to inspect your home’s wiring and see what condition it is in. Alternatively, if you have some technical knowledge of electricity, you may also use a voltage stick, otherwise known as a “tick buster.” By inserting the probes into the knob and tube fixture, you may test the alternating current. If the result is within 110 to 120 volts, the wire is live, so proceed with caution.
While many homes built between 1900 and 1945 have knob and tube wiring, there are several concerns associated with this wiring method that should not be ignored. It is an ungrounded system, which increases the likelihood of damage or injury. This is not only because it is old, meaning it may have deteriorated or cracked, but also because modern devices are not properly supported by it. If your home is suspected to have or has been confirmed to have knob and tube wiring, it is time to call Langstaff and Sloan Inc and book your wiring replacement.