By James Adams, Master Electrician at ABR Electric Good morning—or whenever you’re reading this, let’s make it a great day! I’m James Adams, your Master Electrician with ABR Electric in McKinney, TX. Today, I want to talk about a game-changer for your home: upgrading those outdated recessed lights with modern, energy-efficient LED retrofit trims. If […]
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Strapping Rigid PVC vs EMT – What Electricians Need to Know ⚡️Are you strapping rigid PVC the same way you strap EMT? 🚫 That might get flagged in your next inspection. In this video, we break down the key NEC code differences between EMT and rigid Schedule 40 PVC strapping requirements. Using Article 352, we
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🌸 A Moment of Beauty – Flowers Outside the Job Site 🌸We usually post videos about electrical panels, conduit, and code, but today… something different. While waiting for a meeting outside my church, I couldn’t help but pause and appreciate the unmatched beauty of these flowers. As someone who spends most of the day around
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Hey there! I’m James Adams, your friendly Master Electrician with ABR Electric in McKinney, TX. Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of questions from homeowners about their breaker boxes: “Hey, James, something’s up with my panel—what should I do?” or “What should I replace it with?” If you’ve got an old breaker box humming away
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By McKinney TX Electrician | Published March 11, 2025 | Originally Posted June 5, 2022Source: ABRelectric.com | Video Views: 174,576 | Collin County, TX When it comes to electrical wiring, one question frequently arises among homeowners and electricians: Can Romex cable be run through conduit legally? Romex, a common brand name for Non-Metallic Sheathed Cable
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🔧 48kW Generator Install Lucas TX – ATS, Splitter Box, Fuel Line, & Inspection Overview 🔧Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the final stages of a 48kW whole-house generator installation. We walk you through: ✅ ATS (Automatic Transfer Switch) setup✅ 4/0 cable runs and splitter box✅ Master/slave control wiring✅ Propane fuel line installation✅ Generator slab anchoring✅
McKinney, TX – May 6, 2023 – ABR Electric, a trusted provider of professional electrical services in Collin County, Texas, recently shared an insightful video on reducing inductance in wire leads. The video, which has garnered 4,653 views, demonstrates how a simple technique—twisting wire leads—can significantly improve the efficiency and effectiveness of electrical systems. The Science Behind
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⚡️ Is This GFCI “Readily Accessible”? – Electrical Code Repair Discussion ⚡️We’re on-site at a recent attic repair, and here’s the situation: 🧰 A GFCI outlet was installed on the ceiling, replacing an unsafe extension cord (SO cord) setup that ran to a junction box. But it raises an important question: 👉 Is this GFCI
The 10-Second Hack That Could Save Your Electrical Troubleshooting Life Welcome back, folks! If you’ve ever found yourself on a job site wrestling with a complex electrical problem, today’s post might just be the lifesaver you’ve been searching for. Let’s dive into a simple yet groundbreaking hack that can drastically cut down your troubleshooting time
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Hey, howdy, how are you? Today, I want to dive into the exciting world of electric vehicles and the important changes in the electrical code that could affect how you charge these modern marvels at home. Electric Vehicles on the Rise With names like Lucid, Rivian, Tesla, and Ford’s Mustang Mach-E and Lightning truck making
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