Over the last few years, the communications industry has seen a steady shift from copper wires to fiber optic cables. The difference in the amount of data that can be transmitted between the two is staggering. A standard copper wire is capable of carrying up to 10Gbps, or 10 billion bits per second, while fiber…
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GFCI outlets, technically known as ground fault circuit interrupters, are outlets built to turn themselves off when there’s an imbalance between incoming and outgoing currents. By doing this, it protects electrical wiring from overheating and possibly catching fire. You’ll normally find GFCI outlets in bathrooms and kitchens, places where you’ll find a higher amount of…
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A generator is a huge help for anyone in the event of power outages. The ability to keep your home comfortable and safe is a huge advantage. But how do you keep your generator running smoothly during a power outage? Here’s what you need to know. First, if you’re using a portable generator, you need…
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Despite our region being in Orange Phase currently, we wanted to remind you, our fantastic clients, neighbours, and friends, that here at Netco Electric, our service department is fully open. Not just emergency calls, but any electrical work that you need to be done, we can help. Of course, we have some safety protocols in…
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The thing you can always count on is that there will never be a good time for your furnace to need to be replaced. It’s one of those things that always follows Murphy’s Law and happens at the least opportune time. Last month we talked about the things you can do yourself to ensure that…
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In today’s environment of teleconference calls, urgent emails, and split-second pivots, your office’s telecommunications room has become more important than ever. With your ability to do business hinging on one room, you need to be sure that it’s safe, clean, and running efficiently. A well laid out telecom room is an efficient room. In the…
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Due to new Covid-19 requirements visitors entering the building need to wear a face covering. The front door will be locked and visitors will need to ring the doorbell for access. Visitors will have their name and contact information added to our logbook.
With the colder weather already starting to hit us, now is the time to make sure your furnace is ready for winter! A quick self-check and with a little bit of maintenance can help you along the way! Give it the Once-Over: Stand back and take a look. Make sure any venting pipe is securely…
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In a world where we are able to be connected 24/7, we are now given the opportunity to keep an eye on our homes and offices no matter where in the world we are. Home security cameras give us peace of mind that our homes and belongings are safe even when we are not around.…
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There are few things worse than trying to upgrade the wiring in your home or business and finding out that it’s been done poorly and will now have to be replaced. Save yourself that hassle down the road with structured cabling. No matter how many wires or cables you need installed structured cabling gives you…
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