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THUNDER BAY Synergy North –the electric utility that serves Thunder Bay and Kenora – is cautioning homeowners who may be replacing their household plumbing.
With potentially thousands of Thunder Bay homes affected by pinhole water leaks over the past 18 months or so, many residents have already replaced their copper pipe with plastic.
Synergy North issued an advisory Tuesday about the risk of electrical hazards from swapping out water lines.
It said homeowners and contractors should always check to ensure the electrical system remains properly grounded after removing copper pipe. When performing this type of work, the continuous grounding path may be interrupted as plastic piping is not an electrical conductor, the advisory stated.
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Apr 17, 2021 6:06 AM
This spring, Ontario’s largest utilities are urging residents to contact Ontario One Call to have their underground utilities located before digging or starting any outdoor project.
Alex Stewart is with Hydro One and says the free service is available 24/7 and can prevent potential power outages, potential interference with hazardous electrical infrastructure, personal injury or even loss of life.
Stewart says with more at home due to the pandemic and spring here, they are reminding customers and residents to consider underground electrical equipment.
“A recent TD Bank report actually indicated that more than one-third of Canadians surveyed have completed, or are planning to complete home renovations as they spend more time at home during the pandemic.”
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