Electrical Tips & Advice From a Local Electrician

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Do I Need a Panel Upgrade Before Installing an EV Charger?</span>
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Do I Need a Panel Upgrade Before Installing an EV Charger?

Most homes in the Portland metro area need at least a 200-amp electrical panel to safely support a Level 2 EV charger. If your panel is rated at 100 amps or less, or you're running out of breaker slots, an upgrade should happen before any charger wiring goes in. Nexus Electrical Group handles the full job; panel upgrade, EV charger installation, permits, and PGE coordination all under one contractor.

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Top 5 Reasons to Install a Residential Backup Generator
Generators Brandon Laws Generators Brandon Laws

Top 5 Reasons to Install a Residential Backup Generator

If you have been searching for reasons to install backup generator power for your home, it usually comes down to one thing: keeping life normal when the grid is not. In Beaverton, outages can happen from windstorms, downed lines, or equipment issues, and they rarely arrive at a convenient time. A properly sized residential backup generator keeps your essentials running automatically and safely so you are not improvising in the dark.

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