How Much Do You Know About Electricity?

Many home owners run into electrical problems now and then and in the day of DIY everything, many home owners believe they can fix it themselves. Sometimes going the DIY route is ok, but knowing when to call in a professional could actually possibly save you money in the long run and quite possibly your life as well. Below is a simple quiz we have put together to test your electrical savvy. Take the quiz and see how your electrical knowledge measures up.

Electrical Knowledge Quiz

Test your Electrical Knowledge by completing the quiz below and have your results emailed to you.

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1. Outlets

Outlets in your home should always be grounded.

True

False

2. GFCI Outlets*

Kitchens and bathrooms don’t necessarily need GFCI outlets. True or False?

True

False

3. Pool Area Outlets

Pool area outlets should be what type of outlets.

Regular outlets with a waterproof cover

GFCI outlets

GFCI outlets with a waterproof cover

4. Pool Area Outlets (cont'd)

Pool area outlets should be at least how far away from the pool.

5 Feet

6 Feet

20 Feet

10 Feet

5. Flickering Lights and Tripped Breakers

Flickering lights and tripped breakers are never a good thing.

True

False

6. Updating Your Service Panel

If you want to upgrade your service panel from a 100 amp service to a 200 amp service, this is an easy job you can do yourself with the help of a YouTube video.

True

False

7. Voltage vs. Amperage

Voltage not Amperage can kill you.

True

False

8. Surge Protectors

Having a surge protector for your indoor electrical equipment is a good idea

True

False

9. Downed Power Lines

Downed power lines are always disconnected.

True

False

10. Downed Power Lines (cont'd)

What should you do when you see a downed power line.

Go investigate

Send your spouse to investigate

Call the Power Company

Call the Fire Dept.

Call both the Fire Dept and the Power Company

11. Whole House Power Outage

You have a whole house power outage but no one else on your street lost power. You think it may have something to do with your service panel so you...

...call the police

...call your mom

...call your dad

...call Peter Needham Electrical (available 24/7) and have him come out to inspect it.

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