Our Blog: The Current

When you buy or sell a home or do a home projects, you are going to deal with local building codes. Because regulations change frequently, most homes are not 100% compliant with every letter of the law. But there are times when you need to make sure that your home is up to code. Sale Code. If you’re selling your home, you aren’t required by law to be totally compliant with building codes, but you do need to be aware of areas in which you fall short. Potential buyers will probably be put off by out of date wiring and… Read More

Robin and Mark Hall are the owners of Aspire Electric, and we sat down with Robin and asked her to tell us about herself and the business. So – let’s introduce you to Robin! “We are both from Burlington-born and raised, I like to say. We live on a 36 acre horse farm. We have 5 horses that are really just yard ornaments now. We have one miniature mule that we bought when our bio kids were young that pulled a little cart! We are in between stages now of having older children grown up in our home and having… Read More

Ups and downs of electricity are a reality. The inconvenience of a power outage in your home is usually limited to things that can be replaced. When you’re a medical facility, losing power can be a matter of life and death. An Uninterruptible Power Source – often called a battery backup – helps avoid these dangers. A UPS Continues to Give. A UPS allows you to continue critical operations during a power outage. It takes the AC electricity from the wall, converts it into DC electricity that can be stored, and then uses it to power your equipment. If you… Read More

Nowadays almost everyone now travels with a cell phone, tablet, and/or computer. These electronic devices help with navigation, communication, reservations, and even entertainment. When you’re charging your devices internationally, you have to make allowances for differences in outlets, voltage, and availability of electricity. Here’s a list of things that you might – or might not – need to pack. ☑Converters. Believe it or not, your laptop, tablet, or cell phone is probably converting electricity right now. The little ‘box’ on the power cord is a transformer, changing electricity from alternating current (AC) to the direct current (DC) that your device… Read More

One of our technicians tells how as a young boy he discovered the power of electricity in his dad’s shop. One boring summer day, he thought it would be fun to stick two screwdrivers into an electrical outlet. The screw drivers crossed and, of course, the breaker blew. Thankfully, he wasn’t touching the metal parts of the screwdriver, or he may not have grown up to be on the Aspire Electric team. Nowadays there are tamper proof receptacles to protect curious (or bored) children from shock. These special outlets have a shutter mechanism that blocks access to the contacts unless… Read More

It’s been said that Paris is always a good idea, and we can’t disagree. If you’re going abroad, there are some things you need to pack to make your electronics work – and keep working. Here’s what you need to know, whether you’re going to Paris or Timbuktu. Don’t Leave Home Without These. 1. Adapters. Outlets in other countries are often shaped very differently from those in the United States. Whether it’s the enormous three pronged British plug the compact European model, or something entirely different, you’re going to need an adapter to make your plug fit. But even if… Read More