If you’re in need of an electric panel installation, you might be wondering if you can do it on your own. Even if you’re a handy kind of person, handling it on your own is not a good idea. In fact, many cities have a rule in place that prevents any non-professionals from performing this kind of installation.

Beyond the complicated nature of putting in a new electrical panel, the task can be dangerous. This is in addition to the long-term hazards that might arise from incorrect electric panel installation. You could be putting your home at risk of a fire, in addition to exposing yourself to the possibility of electrocution.

If your panel’s wiring is outdated or improperly installed, you might be facing many difficulties. In addition to inconveniences like not being able to add new circuits to your system, an inferior panel could leave you dealing with added expenses and even dangerous conditions. Some of the reasons for upgrading or replacing your existing electric panel include:

You use it every day, but do you really understand electricity? It’s important, because, without understanding electricity, it’s hard to maintain electrical safety in your home. In order to understand electricity, you basically need to grasp five key concepts; we like to call them the five hidden mysteries of electricity.

We hope we’ve made electricity a little less mysterious and provided information that leaves you better able to understand electricity. At ElectricMan, we want to be your go-to source, whether you need information about electricity or professional help with an electrical installation, project or service. A family-owned business, we offer quality electrical services because we only employ professional, licensed, certified electricians. Don’t ever hesitate to call. We’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Rain or shine, we’ll be there to fix any electrical emergencies that may come up! Visit ElectricMan’s website to learn more, or connect with our online community on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Google Plus.

Swimming is a fun activity in the middle of the day with friends and family members to join in the festivities. It is nice to throw a pool party, barbecue and hang out in the middle of the day when the sun is the hottest. That is one of the main reasons people have pools installed. They want to be able to cool off without having to trek to a busy beach that is a little too sandy for some people’s liking. Pools are also a real treat long after the sun has gone down. Adding pool lights will allow you to enjoy your pool after a long, hard day without worrying about turning on a flood light in the backyard. An electrician in Pasadena can help you transform your boring pool into a beautiful place of serenity with the addition of pool lighting. You will find a helpful staff at The Electric Connection that will answer any questions you may have and get you set up with a certified electrician.

The possibilities for pool lighting are pretty extensive. It is best to have the lights installed during the installation process by a Pasadena electrician. Obviously, electricity and water are not a great combination, which is why you only want the lights to be installed by a professional, experienced electrician. Pasadena homeowners will appreciate knowing their pool is safe and doesn’t pose an electrical hazard when the lights are installed properly and up to code.

You will have the luxury of choosing to use colored lights and going with a lot of lighting or just a few. If you are having a new pool installed, you will need an electrician to take care of all of the wiring needed to run the filters, pumps and heater anyways. Why not have lights installed as well? Give The Electric Connection a call today and get a quote for your new pool.

Doing it yourself can be a fun, satisfying experience, but if you don’t know what you are doing and you are dealing with potentially dangerous things, like electricity, it is best to leave it to the professionals. There are far too many things that can go wrong when you try and fix something that has anything to do with your home’s electrical. It is best to call an experienced electrician like those at The Electric Connection.

Taking care of odd jobs around the house is normal. It is a part of home ownership. However, what many people fail to realize is that some jobs are way more complicated than they believed in the beginning. In fact, those jobs are not only more complicated, they may actually be hazardous to anybody who isn’t trained.

The following reasons are why you should always leave any electrical repair work to a certified electrician.

*You could be putting yourself at risk of electric shock that can be fatal. Fooling around with the wiring in your home is dangerous. One wrong move can have serious consequences. *Property damage in general is another very real possibility. You may not burn your house down, but you could cause damage that has to be repaired by a professional.

The next time you need a little work done around the house, think twice about grabbing your toolbox. If you need any kind of electrical repair work done, give The Electric Connection a call and leave it in their very capable hands.

— Electric Connection (@LAElectricianCA) December 14, 2015