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Don't move...improve! Remodel that 1970s house for greater efficiency and style

Electrical Safety Tips

Gov. Michael F. Easley has proclaimed May as Electrical Safety Month in North Carolina. North Carolina’s electric cooperatives recognize this proclamation and offer these safety tips if you plan to update your 1970s-era home.

  • When installing new electric fixtures, such as a new overhead light in the kitchen, make sure to first disable the power supply.
  • Disable the power supply when drilling into walls and ceilings, because you might hit a wire without knowing it.
  • Older homes have fuse boxes, whereas newer homes have circuit breakers. They serve the same function. However, if you have a fuse box, make sure to keep the appropriate fuses on hand when remodeling. This may be a good time to update your fuse box to a circuit breaker.
  • Check all new fixtures to make sure they bear the mark of a recognized certification agency before installing them.
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