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EZSMART Corporation, ESA/ECRA #7012690 , North York , Ontario
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EZSMART Corporation, ESA/ECRA #7012690 , North York , Ontario
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Author: Amir Azimipour

Electrician Since 2008 Journeyman Electrician Designated Master Electrician at EZSMART Corp
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27 Jul, 2026
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What Is a Smart Electrical Panel (e.g., Span)?

Smart electrical panels are the newest category in Toronto and GTA home electrical upgrades. Products like Span, Lumin, and Savant Power replace the traditional metal panel with a connected device that monitors every circuit, controls loads remotely, and integrates with solar, battery, and EV systems. This guide covers what a smart panel actually does, when […]

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27 Jul, 2026
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Can I Plug an EV Charger Into a Dryer Outlet?

Every Toronto or GTA EV owner eventually looks at the dryer outlet in the laundry room and wonders: can I just plug the car in there? Sometimes yes, sometimes no, and there are real rules. This guide covers exactly when a dryer outlet works for EV charging, what adapters exist, and why the smarter answer […]

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27 Jul, 2026
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What Type of EV Charger Do I Need for My Home?

You bought an EV or you are about to, and the next question is which charger belongs in your Toronto or GTA garage. The right answer depends on your daily driving, your panel capacity, and how future-proof you want to be. This guide walks through Level 1 vs Level 2, plug-in vs hardwired, amperage choices, […]

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25 Jul, 2026
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How to Extend a Wire That Is Too Short in the Box

Every Toronto or GTA renovator eventually runs into it: you pull the old outlet or switch out of a box and find that the cable inside was cut so short that the new device will not reach. Do not stretch it. Do not stress it. There is a correct, code-safe way to extend a short […]

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25 Jul, 2026
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Can You Mix 12-Gauge and 14-Gauge Wire on the Same Circuit?

Poking around inside a device box in an older Toronto or GTA home, homeowners sometimes find both 12-gauge and 14-gauge cables landing on the same terminals. That combination raises a specific question: is it legal, safe, and what does it mean for the breaker on that circuit? This guide covers the practical rules, when mixing […]

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25 Jul, 2026
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How to Trace a Wire Through a Wall Without Tearing It Open

Renovating, adding an outlet, or diagnosing a mystery circuit in a Toronto or GTA home usually raises the same question: where does that wire actually go? Cutting open the drywall is the last resort. Modern tools make it possible to trace wiring paths without tearing walls apart. This guide covers the practical, non-invasive techniques an […]

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25 Jul, 2026
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What Happens If Hot and Neutral Wires Are Reversed?

Plug an outlet tester into a receptacle and get “reversed polarity” as the result, and you have found one of the most common but under-appreciated wiring mistakes in Ontario homes. It looks like the outlet works normally. It is not normal. This guide covers what happens when hot and neutral wires are reversed, why it […]

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25 Jul, 2026
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How Deep Should a Trench Be for an Electrical Line?

The single most-asked question when planning a buried electrical run in a Toronto or GTA yard is how deep to trench. The answer is not one number — it depends on the cable or conduit type, the voltage, whether the trench crosses a driveway, and a handful of OESC exceptions. This guide covers the actual […]

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25 Jul, 2026
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Can You Run Electrical Wire and Ethernet in the Same Hole?

When wiring a home office, media room, or smart-home retrofit in a Toronto or GTA home, homeowners often want to fish ethernet cable through the same holes and stud bays as existing electrical wiring. The temptation makes sense — the holes are already there. The code and performance implications are more nuanced. This guide covers […]

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25 Jul, 2026
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What Does “14/2 With Ground” Mean?

Walk into any Toronto or GTA home renovation aisle and you will see coils of cable labelled with cryptic strings like “14/2 with ground” or “12/3 NMD90.” To an electrician those numbers describe the cable exactly. To a homeowner they can be intimidating. This guide translates “14/2 with ground” into plain English, explains what the […]

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