Author: Brian Penfold

Founded in 1978 by Trevor Penfold, Trevor was dedicated to providing electrical service that was second to none. Backed by his strong will to provide electrical services to the public at a reasonable price, Penfold Electric Ltd was born. Trevor has since taken a step back and handed off operations to his son Brian Penfold but has instilled his core beliefs into him. We are Family owned and Operated and will keep it that way to ensure our beliefs and values to provide exceptional electrical service at a reasonable price remain the same.

Categories Commercial Electrical

How Often Should I Test My Emergency Lighting?

how often to test emergency lighting

Whether you own a commercial building or have emergency lighting installed in a residential area, it is important to ensure that the lighting is functioning properly. Testing your emergency lighting regularly ensures that it works as intended when you need it most. In many cases, emergency lighting is not something that is always on and instead only comes on when the power is off. For this reason, testing your emergency lighting is something that you can easily forget to do.

Categories Frequently Asked Questions

Do I Really Need a GFCI Outlet?

Where Do I Need GFCI Outlets

A GFCI or ground fault circuit interrupter is a type of outlet that serves an important safety purpose. These outlets work by monitoring the amount of electricity that is flowing to a circuit and tripping or shutting off the power to that circuit if something isn’t quite right. This in turn helps to prevent overheating of wires, electrical fires and reduces the risk of electrical shocks and burns.

Categories Residential Electrical

Where Should I Install a CO2 Detector?

Where Should I Install a CO2 Detector

Your home and the people in it are some of, if not the most, important parts of your life. You would do anything to ensure the safety of your loved ones which includes ensuring that your home is safe and secure. One of the most important pieces of safety equipment you could have in your home, aside from a smoke alarm, is a CO2 detector.

Categories Frequently Asked Questions

What is a GFCI Outlet and How Does it Work

Have you ever noticed that some of the electrical outlets in your home look different than the others? If you have ever wondered why that is, we have answers. Some of the outlets in your home may have small buttons located between the electrical outlets while others do not. The electrical outlets with a reset and test button are GFCI outlets and serve an important purpose in your home.