If you’re upgrading your panel or building a new home in the Bay Area — especially in San Francisco, Palo Alto, or anywhere in between — you’ve probably heard about combination AFCI/GFCI breakers. Let me break it down in simple terms. 🛡️ What Do They Protect Against? Unlike standard breakers, combo AFCI/GFCI units protect your
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A lot of older homes around the Bay — from San Francisco to Palo Alto, even out on Treasure Island — still use fuse panels instead of modern breakers. If that’s your case — this one’s for you. I’ve seen it again and again: slow-blowing fuses that just don’t trip fast enough. In case of
Hey, Roman here — your electrician near you in Pacifica and around the Bay. Let me tell you about something I love installing — Lutron smart dimmers. They’re not just light switches — they’re lighting with a brain. These dimmers let you control everything from your phone, even when you’re not home. Heading out? Dim
Hey, Roman here — your electrician near you in Pacifica and the Bay Area. Let’s talk about something I come across all too often in San Francisco homes:knob-and-tube wiring — the OG of electrical systems. It showed up back when folks were switching from gas lights to electric bulbs. That was, oh… about 90+ years
Hey, Roman here — your electrician near you in Pacifica, working all across the Bay Area. Here’s something most people don’t realize: The Tesla Wall Connector isn’t just for Teslas. With the right adapter, you can charge a bunch of other EVs too — from Ford and Rivian to Hyundai, VW, and more. Why does
EV Charger Talk — NEMA 14-50 or Hardwired? Here’s What I Recommend Hey, it’s Roman — your trusted electrician near you in Pacifica & the SF Bay Area. I’ve installed more EV chargers than I can count, and here’s a common question I get: “Should I go with a NEMA 14-50 outlet or hardwire the
Hey, Roman here — your electrician near you in Pacifica and the greater Bay Area. Let’s talk about something serious: Federal Pacific Electric (FPE) panels. If your home still has one — it’s time to take a closer look. These panels were installed in thousands of homes between the 1950s and 1980s. At the time,
Hey, Roman here — your electrician near you in Pacifica and the SF Bay Area. Let’s be real — we all want to keep our homes safe, but not everyone wants to run a bunch of wires through the walls. That’s where Wi-Fi cameras come in. They’re a simple, smart solution — and I install