Frank Boss

Electrician

Frank Boss is an Electrician and the Owner of AArdvark Electric Service based in Chicago, IL. With over 25 years of experience, he specializes in all forms of lighting installation including recessed lighting, under-cabinet lighting, and security and flood lights. He also has experience in all forms of residential and commercial electrical services including troubleshooting, correcting code violations, service upgrades, and ceiling fan installation.

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Co-authored Articles (10)

How to Fix Half-Out Christmas Lights

Electrician-approved tips on fixing faulty string lights The joy of decorating for the holidays can be dampened a little by a pesky half string of lights that refuses to glow. While your instinct may be to just toss the ...

How to Repair Christmas Lights

Learn how to change fuses and replace bulbs in string lightsYou're not crazy—those lights ''did'' work last year. Christmas string lights often burn out the moment you unplug them, meaning you might not notice there's ...

How to

Survive an EMP

EMP stands for electromagnetic pulse, which is a strong burst of electromagnetic energy that causes electronic devices to suddenly stop functioning. There are four potential sources of an EMP: lightning, the sun, a nucle...

How to

Install a Built In Dishwasher

A built-in dishwasher is made to fit seamlessly beneath your kitchen countertop and between your lower cabinets. Installing one is a manageable DIY job, but you’ll need to carefully make the needed electrical, water su...

How to

Install a Transfer Switch

Installing a transfer switch refers to the process of adding the necessary trigger to change your energy to generator power in the event of an electrical outage. This task requires experience with electrical wiring. Foll...

How to

Install Rope Lighting

Rope lighting combines the advantages of easy installation, small footprint, ambience and flexibility to make it one of the more popular lighting options of the early 21st century. Although the fact that you're fiddling ...

How to

Set Up a Small Solar (Photovoltaic) Power Generator

A small solar power generator is a relatively cheap, sustainable way to generate off-the-grid power when you need it. For example, if you have a cabin that you can’t connect to a power grid and you don’t want to rely...

How to

Avoid Getting Hit by Lightning

Lightning kills 51 people per year in the United States and injures hundreds more. Take extra precaution during thunderstorms to avoid getting struck. The steps you'll take outdoors, inside, or while driving are importan...

What is Knob & Tube Wiring: History, Safety, and Repair

Practical tips for dealing with knob and tube wiring systems If your house was built before 1950, there’s a good chance you have knob & tube wiring. Knob & tube wiring, or open wiring, is an electrical system from th...

How to

Protect a PC in a Thunderstorm

The Earth has 100 lightning strikes per second - about 3.15 billion per year. Lightning damage to home electronics happens when a strike brings an excess of energy to utility poles. This energy then surges through the po...