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Why Property Managers & Building Owners Should Upgrade Apartment Electrical Meter Banks
3 reasons to upgrade electrical meter banks

Does your wiring appear old, cracked dry, drab black color?

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(FREE PDF) UPDATED FOR 2025!

Ambient, Task and Accent Lighting: What’s the Difference?
Here is a lighting breakdown of the three most common: accent, task, and ambient.

There are many different ways to light your home. Each room can be tailored to suit both social and personal style, while comfortable and functional to meet your needs.

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How an Experienced Electrician Can Save Contractors Time + Money
Here are 7 Tips to Save General Contractors Time + Money.

An experienced electrician can make a general contractor relationship easy, professional and flexible, while building things that last.

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Top 5 Electrical Job Site Red Flags Every General Contractor Should Know
Here are 5 electrical job site red flags to watch for during a project.

Safety on the job site is fundamental. Electrical safety on the job site is no exception.

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What is Knob and Tube Wiring + Why Should Homeowners Upgrade It?
Understand the risks, homeowners should upgrade knob and tube wiring soon.

Knob and tube wiring is obsolete for the electrical demands of modern homes and can increase risk of fires and electrical hazards.

Knob + tube questions?  Give us a call today! | 650-222-8250 | info@violetrayelectric.com