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Heat damage around a garage receptacle and wiring used for electric vehicle charging

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EV safetyFebruary 6, 2026

EV Charging Warning

Dedicated, correctly sized wiring matters. See why an ordinary garage receptacle is not a substitute for a properly planned EV charging circuit.

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Stories worth keeping on hand.

Browse electrical safety notes, service explanations, and snapshots from the Buckeye Electric archive.

Buckeye Electric crew performing outdoor electrical service work at a Central Ohio home in winter

From the fieldJanuary 28, 2025

Eight Years of Buckeye Electric

A look back at eight years of building Buckeye Electric, growing the team, and serving Central Ohio properties.

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Buckeye Electric technician installing an overhead dental examination light in a clinic

What we doApril 1, 2024

What Does a Service Electrician Do?

That question comes up a lot. This field note shows the breadth of residential, commercial, and specialty work the team takes on.

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Two-story home with illuminated basement windows at dusk

Emergency safetySeptember 24, 2021

Flooded Basement Electrical Safety

How to protect people first when water reaches a basement and electrical equipment may be involved.

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White electric vehicle parked beside a wall-mounted home charging station

EV chargingJune 25, 2021

Important Information About Electric Car Chargers

EV chargers create a significant continuous load. Proper planning and installation help reduce excess heat and fire risk.

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Yellow corrugated stainless-steel gas tubing with metal connectors

Inspection notesOctober 1, 2019

Gas Line Bonding

What bonding means, why the exact piping product matters, and how to respond to an inspection note.

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Whole-house standby generator opened for engine and electrical maintenance

GeneratorsSeptember 18, 2019

We Service Whole-House Generators

Installation, repair, maintenance, oil changes, and testing for whole-house generators across a range of brands and sizes.

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Tangled improvised electrical wiring joined with numerous wire connectors

Electrical safetyDecember 10, 2018

Electrical DIY Safety

Why improvised wiring can become confusing and dangerous—and when electrical work needs a professional.

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Exterior electric meter and service equipment with damaged enclosure covers

Emergency serviceNovember 24, 2018

No Heat, No Power? Check the Service Equipment

A quick guide to damaged service equipment, homeowner responsibilities, and getting urgent repairs moving after an outage.

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