About Wired Right, The Copperfield Electric Podcast
Welcome to Wired Right, the official podcast of Copperfield Electric, serving Orange County, CA. Join Rene and the Copperfield team as we break down the essentials of modern home electrical systems—from EV charger installations and electrical panel upgrades to energy-saving tips, home safety, and smart solutions for today's homeowners.
Whether you're a homeowner, EV enthusiast, or just want to understand your home's wiring better, this podcast is for you.
New episodes every week—clear, quick, and always wired right.
Can Any Electrician Install a Tesla Charger in Orange County?
Can any electrician install a Tesla charger in Orange County? Julian and Nora explain who is allowed to do the job under California rules, what Tesla Certified Installer status really means, and what a good electrician checks before the install, using CSLB, DIR and Tesla sources. Why a C-10 license matters more than a Tesla certificateHow the CSLB handyman exemption works and why permit work is excludedDIR certification hours for electricians who work for a C-10 contractorWall Connector outpu...
22 Oct 2026
How to Identify Federal Pacific Electrical Panels
Julian and Nora explain how to identify Federal Pacific electrical panels, what the CPSC and insurers say about Stab-Lok breakers, and when to replace the whole panel.
Look for "Federal Pacific," "FPE," "Stab-Lok," "Federal NOARK" or "Federal Pioneer" on the panel label, and red or orange breaker label strips.
GNY Insurance says to check closely if your home was built between 1950 and 1990.
CPSC's 1983 statement (revised 2011) says its tests confirmed the breakers fail certain UL calibratio...
21 Oct 2026
Can I Upgrade My Electrical Panel Without Rewiring My House?
Julian and Nora explain when you can upgrade your electrical panel without rewiring your house, which wiring has to be fixed first, and what a 200 amp upgrade costs in 2026.
A panel swap replaces the breaker box, not the cables running to your outlets; sound copper branch circuits can usually stay.
CPSC found pre-1972 aluminum-wired homes 55 times more likely than copper-wired homes to have outlet connections reach fire hazard conditions.
The 2025 California Electrical Code, based on the 20...
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