Electrical

Electrical Safety Authority
http://www.esainspection.net/
The following articles can be found under “Home Safety”:

• The Electrical Safety Authority's Authorized Contractor Program
• The Homeowner's Guide to Electrical Safety Authority Services
• Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard Safety Tips
• Home and Garden Safety Tips
• Keep Your Children Safe!
• Consumer Safety Alerts
• Applying for Inspection
• Tips to Keep You Safe at the Cottage

The following sections can be found under “Safety Alerts”:

• Flash Safety Notices
• Safety Alerts
• Recall Notices
• Consumer Alerts
• Electrical Safety News

Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
The Canadian Standards Association is a not-for-profit membership-based association serving business, industry, government and consumers in Canada and the global marketplace.
Consumer Tips – Electrical Cords:
http://www.csa.ca/consumers/consumer_tips/default.asp?
load=electrical_cords&language=ENGLISH
Consumer Tips – Fuses & Circuit Breakers:
http://www.csa.ca/consumers/consumer_tips/default.asp?
load=circuit_breakers&language=ENGLISH
Consumer Tips – Space Heaters:
http://www.csa.ca/consumers/consumer_tips/default.asp?
load=space_heaters&language=ENGLISH
Consumer Tips – Lawnmowers:
http://www.csa.ca/consumers/consumer_tips/default.asp?
load=lawnmowers&language=ENGLISH

Electrical Safety
http://www.electrical-safety.com
This site is dedicated to increasing public awareness of the dangers involved in not having a healthy respect for electricity. The site also includes information on new technologies and offers insight into the necessities of continuing education. They also feature a list of electrical safety resources and information.

Natural Resources Canada – Office of Energy Efficiency
http://energy-publications.nrcan.gc.ca/
The Office of Energy Efficiency (OEE) of Natural Resources Canada has numerous publications on energy efficiency and alternative energy. These publications can be ordered free of charge in Canada and several can be viewed online worldwide.

Energy Shop
http://www.energyshop.com/
Energy Shop takes the hassle out of finding the best value in a complex and rapidly changing deregulated energy marketplace. They give you choice and also offer a helping hand.
Find out if competitive electricity suppliers are available in your area. Compare offers and sign up online.

Electrical Business Online
http://www.ebmag.com/
This Ontario magazine offers some useful articles, a bulletin board, new products list, industry links and more. They also feature a previous-issues archive.

Canadian Electricity Association
http://www.canelect.ca/connections_online/home.htm
Founded in 1891, the Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) is the national forum and voice of the evolving electricity business in Canada. The Association contributes to the regional, national and international success of its members through the delivery of quality value-added services.

Electrical Cost Guide – from Ontario Contractors.com
http://www.ontariocontractors.com/costs.htm#11
Use this information to get a good idea of the costs associated with this comprehensive list of small to large renovation and construction projects.

Electrical Systems – from homerepair.about.com
http://homerepair.about.com/cs/electrical/
This site offers three pages of links and articles on electrical systems. There’s enough information to keep you busy for days.

Electrician.com
http://www.electrician.com/
This site carries lots of information, mostly for professional electricians rather than do-it-yourselfers. Also has continuing education information.

The Home Inspection and Construction Information Website
http://www.inspect-ny.com/fpe/fpepanel.htm
Information on possible hazards associated with Federal Pacific Electric Stab-lok circuit breakers and service panels.

Do It Yourself.com
http://doityourself.com/electric/index.htm
Their “Home Electrical Wiring and Lighting” section has dozens of electrical and lighting tips for the home improvement do-it-yourselfer.

Dan’s Wiring Page
http://www.danswiringpage.com/
This site offers some step-by-step instructions on wiring 3-way and 4-way switches, outlets, and other household wiring projects. He also features some basic wiring diagrams and other useful information.

Some Interesting Answers – from How Stuff Works.com
How Circuit Breakers Work:
http://www.howstuffworks.com/circuit-breaker.htm
How Doorbells Work:
http://www.howstuffworks.com/doorbell.htm
How Florescent Lamps Work:
http://www.howstuffworks.com/fluorescent-lamp.htm
How Light bulbs Work:
http://www.howstuffworks.com/light-bulb.htm
How Surge-Protectors Work:
http://www.howstuffworks.com/surge-protector.htm
How 3-way Switches Work:
http://www.howstuffworks.com/three-way.htm
How GFCI Outlets Work:
http://www.howstuffworks.com/question117.htm