I've been working in the electrical industry for over 25 years. I've encountered many different things that have made me cringe. I'm always coming across wiring that has been done either by a homeowner or an inexperienced electrician. From wiring that is sloppy or used...

As you can see, installing pot lights and a couple pendant fixtures can make a huge improvement to a kitchen. Usually that can be installed with only minor damage to the drywall. Barrett Electric Inc. is an Oshawa Electrician that can install pot lights for you. 

Knob and Tube wiring has been around for a long time!...Actually it's been too long. If you consider how we use electricity now compared to 100 years ago, the demands that we put on the electrical system are far greater than the electricians from the early 1900's could...

I have seen a lot of DIY wiring in my 20 years of being in the electrical trade. It always makes me wonder how some people can do something like what you see in this picture. Installing a switch right in the shower! Surely we all know that water and electricity don't m...

With the amount of expensive electronics we have in our homes today, it’s very important to protect our investment.

The best way to offer protection is to install Whole Home Surge Protection by Eaton.

If you are looking for an Oshawa Electrician, Barrett Electric Inc. ca...

The ice storm of 2013 caught many people off guard. It’s been a while since we’ve had to deal with the inconvenience of not having any power. We are so used to entering a room and turning on the switch and the light comes on.

 
In the Oshawa area there were a lot of hom...