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Minor flicker when a large motor starts can happen, but consistent flickering often points to a voltage drop from an overloaded circuit or a loose connection, which needs investigation. Given Florida Power & Light's grid and our area's high lightning surge risk, protecting electronics is not optional. We recommend installing a whole-house surge protector at your main panel. This device, required by the 2023 NEC for certain services, is your first line of defense against surges that can bypass plug-in strips and damage smart home systems.

This involves two distinct safety issues. First, Federal Pacific panels are a known fire hazard due to breakers that can fail to trip; upgrading the panel is a non-negotiable first step. Second, adding a 40-50 amp Level 2 EV charger or a modern heat pump to a 1990s-era 150A service often requires a service upgrade to 200A. We would perform a full load calculation to confirm, but most homes with those upgrades find the increased capacity essential for safe, reliable operation.

For a burning smell with power loss, we treat it as a critical safety dispatch. From our shop near the Juno Beach Pier, we can typically be on US-1 and at a Pelican Lake residence within that crucial 5-8 minute window. Our first priority is to safely isolate the fault at your panel to prevent a fire, then diagnose the damaged circuit. Never ignore that odor; it often indicates overheating wires or a failing connection that requires immediate attention.

Yes, a permit is legally required for adding circuits, replacing a panel, or modifying your service. The Town of Juno Beach Building Department reviews the plans for compliance with the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), which Florida enforces. This ensures the work is inspected for safety. Always verify your electrician holds a valid license from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. This license is your assurance they have the proven knowledge and insurance to perform work that protects your home and family.

A system from 1990 is now 36 years old. While the NM-B Romex wiring from that era is still code-compliant, its capacity was designed for a different era of appliances. Modern demands from multiple computers, high-definition entertainment systems, and kitchen gadgets often exceed what that original layout was sized for. A thorough load calculation by a master electrician is the best way to assess if your 150A service panel can safely handle your current lifestyle without risking overloaded circuits.

For summer peaks, ensure your AC condenser is on a dedicated, properly sized circuit and consider a hard-wired surge protector to guard against grid fluctuations. For backup power during an outage, a permanently installed generator with an automatic transfer switch is the safest option. It must be permitted and installed by a licensed electrician to prevent back-feeding the grid, which is deadly to utility workers. Portable generators should only be used with heavy-duty outdoor cords, never connected directly to your home's wiring.

Underground service laterals, common in Juno Beach, provide a cleaner look and are less susceptible to storm damage from wind. The trade-off is that accessing the service conductors between the utility transformer and your meter is more complex if an upgrade or repair is needed. Any work on the meter enclosure or the service conductors ahead of your main breaker requires coordination with Florida Power & Light. We handle that permitting and coordination with the Town of Juno Beach as part of any service panel replacement or upgrade project.

Yes, the sandy, conductive soil common in our coastal plain is actually beneficial for establishing a low-resistance ground, which is a critical part of your home's safety system. However, the high moisture and salt content can accelerate corrosion on grounding electrodes and connections over time. During a panel inspection or upgrade, we always test the grounding system's integrity and may recommend replacing or supplementing the ground rods to ensure your system can safely handle a fault or lightning strike.