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Surge Electrical LLC Lighting up homes and businesses with expert electrical installation, upgrades, and repairs you can trust. Proudly serving the greater Seattle area.

We provide installation, updates, upgrades, and repairs on electrical systems for commercial and residential customers.

02/06/2026

Most people think water automatically trips a GFCI.

Not quite.

In this experiment, I connected a cucumber to hot and neutral while it was sitting in water and plugged into a GFCI-protected outlet.

Current was flowing, but the GFCI didn’t trip.

Why?

Because the electricity leaving on the hot wire was returning on the neutral wire.

The GFCI only trips when it detects an imbalance between the current leaving and returning. Once a ground fault is introduced, the GFCI reacts and trips.

This is exactly why GFCI protection is required in bathrooms, kitchens, garages, outdoors, and other wet locations.

Electricity and water can be a dangerous combination. Always use proper GFCI protection where required by code.

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01/06/2026

Most people think a GFCI outlet trips instantly the moment electricity touches water.

Not always.

In this test, I plugged a Milwaukee M12 battery charger into a GFCI-protected outlet and dropped it into a sink full of water.

The result?

⚡ The GFCI didn’t trip.
⚡ The charger stayed powered.
⚡ Current was still flowing.
⚡ But the charger definitely wasn’t happy afterward.

This is a great reminder that electricity and water don’t always behave the way people expect.

GFCIs are designed to protect people from dangerous ground-fault currents, but simply putting an electrical device into water doesn’t automatically guarantee an instant trip.

That’s why GFCI protection is so important in bathrooms, kitchens, garages, and outdoor locations.

Have you ever seen something electrical survive being dropped into water?

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01/06/2026

Did you know there are two common ways to wire an outlet?

In this video, I show:
✔️ The backstab method
✔️ The screw-terminal method
✔️ A simple wire stripping trick
✔️ How to speed up outlet wiring with a screw gun
✔️ A tip that can help reduce hand fatigue on larger projects

As an electrician, I always enjoy sharing little tricks that make the job easier, cleaner, and more efficient.

Which method do you prefer?

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31/05/2026

⚡ Backstab vs. Screw Terminal — Which One Would You Trust in Your Home?

Most new construction outlets are wired using the “backstab” method because it’s faster.

The problem? Over time, those spring-loaded connections can loosen, create resistance, generate heat, and lead to nuisance problems or even electrical failures.

In this video, I show:
✅ The difference between backstab and screw-terminal wiring
✅ How to strip wire quickly and cleanly
✅ How to properly wrap wire around the terminal screws
✅ A simple tool that saves your hands and speeds up installation
✅ Why tight electrical connections matter for safety and reliability

Good electrical work isn’t just about making it work today—it’s about making sure it still works years from now.

Would you rather have your outlets wired the fast way or the right way?

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30/05/2026

⚠️ Why didn’t the breaker trip?

In this test, only about 0.1 amps was flowing through the hot dog. That’s enough to make it sizzle and cook, but not enough to trip a standard circuit breaker.

Two important lessons:

1️⃣ Breakers don’t trip just because something is getting hot. They trip when current exceeds their rating for long enough.

2️⃣ Poor electrical connections create resistance. Resistance creates heat. That’s why loose wires, weak connections, and worn terminals are some of the most common causes of electrical failures and fire hazards.

The hot dog may be a funny demonstration, but the lesson is serious:
🔥 Heat + poor connections = trouble.
🔧 Tight, secure connections matter.

Have you ever found a melted wire or burned outlet in your home?

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28/05/2026

⚠️ THIS is why electricity is scary. ⚠️

People think:
“If it’s on a GFCI, I’m completely safe.”

Not true.

In this test:
• I had HOT and NEUTRAL in the water
• The hot dog was literally cooking
• I touched the water while touching ground…
• I got SHOCKED ⚡

And the crazy part?
The GFCI DID NOT TRIP.

Why?
Because not enough current leaked away from the circuit for the GFCI to detect the imbalance.

A GFCI greatly reduces the risk of deadly electrocution…
but it does NOT guarantee you won’t feel electricity.

Electricity only needs a small amount of current through your body to hurt you.

Respect electricity.
Water and power do not mix.

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⚠️ Do your lights dim or flicker when the AC turns on?A slight dim for a split second can be normal — but stronger flick...
28/05/2026

⚠️ Do your lights dim or flicker when the AC turns on?

A slight dim for a split second can be normal — but stronger flickering, buzzing panels, breaker trips, or lights pulsing throughout the house may point to overloaded circuits, voltage drop issues, loose wiring, or an aging electrical panel.

In our newest guide, we explain:
• Common causes of dimming lights
• When it’s considered normal
• Warning signs homeowners shouldn’t ignore
• When to call an electrician

Read the full article here:
https://surgelectrical.com/lights-dim-when-ac-turns-on/

27/05/2026

GFCIs save lives… but do you actually understand HOW they work? ⚡️

In this test, I show why a GFCI can still allow a shock under certain conditions — and why understanding electricity matters more than fear.

Electricity always wants a path back.
The GFCI only trips when it detects an imbalance between outgoing and returning current.

This is exactly why proper grounding and safe electrical installation matter.

⚠️ Don’t try this yourself.
Licensed electrician performing controlled demonstrations for educational purposes.

📍Surge Electrical
Serving Issaquah, Kent, Bellevue, Renton & surrounding areas.

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27/05/2026

⚠️ THIS is why GFCI protection is important… but NOT magic.

In this demo:
• The hot dog is connected between HOT and NEUTRAL
• Current leaves and returns normally
• The GFCI sees NO imbalance
• So it does NOT trip

Then I touched the water while contacting ground… and STILL got zapped.

Why?

Because a GFCI trips based on CURRENT IMBALANCE — not simply because electricity touched water or a person.

A GFCI can save your life.
But under certain conditions, you can STILL feel shock or get hurt.

Electricity is no joke.
Respect it. ⚡

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