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What Is Involved in Upgrading to 200 Amp Service?

Upgrading Your Home to 200 Amp Service? Here’s What the Process Looks Like While 100-amp panels were once the norm, this amount of electrical service is becoming obsolete in the face of today’s energy demands. Most households will require at least 200 amps of electrical service, especially as more and more electrical upgrades are added […]

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Vancouver EV Charger Installations: Why a Panel Upgrade Might be Unnecessary

Some Vancouver Homeowners Need a Panel Upgrade Before EV Charger Installation—but You May Have Other Options While EV chargers are a popular home upgrade, especially for those who have recently purchased an electric vehicle, an installation may not always be simple. Some Vancouver homeowners may not have the available power to support a new EV […]

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Navigating the BC Hydro Alliance Program for Greater Energy Savings

Work with BC Hydro Alliance Members for Rebates & More Our team at TCA Electric is proud to officially be BC Hydro Alliance members. This program was created to form a network of energy efficiency trade professionals in order to connect customers with BC Hydro registered contractors, rebates, energy saving expertise, and more. By working […]

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2023 SMART Home Upgrades You Didn’t Know You Needed

These Home Automation Upgrades Will Be Big in 2023 Home automation projects are some of our favourite jobs to work on as leading Vancouver electricians. When it comes to transforming a house into a true dream home, smart devices continue to provide a plethora of options, with advances year after year adding new functionalities and […]

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Electrical Work Gone Wrong: Common Mistakes When Hiring an Electrician

The Most Common Electrical Mistake? Hiring the Wrong Electrician! Our Electrical Work Gone Wrong series of blog posts takes a look at some of the dangerous issues we’ve seen during our work as Vancouver electricians. After seeing many electrical mishaps and cleaning up after poor workmanship over the years, we’ve realized many of these situations […]

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Ask the Electrician: City of Vancouver Electrical Permits

Here’s What You Need to Know About Vancouver Electrical Permits Within the City of Vancouver, electrical permits are required for a wide variety of services provided by professional electricians. While some electrical projects are much less complicated than others, there is still a strong likelihood that some form of permit will be required by the […]

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How to Know You’re Hiring the Right Electrician in Vancouver BC 

How Do You Pick the Best Electrician in Vancouver, BC? Start with an Established Company! When it comes to quality electrical work, hiring the right electrician in Vancouver, BC makes all the difference every time. Too often TCA Electric has been called in to complete projects that less experienced electricians were unable to follow through […]