When it’s determined that a new substation is necessary to maintain reliable electric service, we can connect to that load center and meet all your requirements. Our expert engineers can connect that new substation to an existing transmission source with the route that you choose and provide reliable maintenance for years to come.
If you’re considering a kitchen remodel, it’s critical that you involve an electrical contractor during the design phase. This can help you ensure that your new kitchen will have all the power and outlet accessibility you need.
Are you purchasing electrical devices for your office? When purchasing PCs, monitors, printers, fax machines, and copiers, consider using ENERGY STAR models that “power down” after a user-specified period of inactivity.
If you suspect that your home may need an electrical update, it’s important not to put this work off. Not only will this significantly decrease your risk of house fire or electrocution, but it will also substantially improve your electrical service.
What’s the difference between EHV (extra high voltage) and high voltage power lines? EHV lines are intended to move high voltages (345 to 765 kilovolts) long distances, whereas with high voltage lines, the voltage has been decreased via a substation (usually to around 138 volts).
When you work at home, it can be frustrating when power surges force you to restart your computer multiple times each day. Rather than continuing to lose important progress, let us take a look at what may be causing the problem.
Looking to do something different with your store or restaurant? The right arrangement of lights, computers, and sound can make an incredible difference in your business, and an experienced commercial electric contractor can make sure your system can handle it.
Have you started noticing that breakers are tripping more often than usual in your house? That’s a sure sign that something’s up with your wiring. Let’s talk about what you’re doing when the breaker trips, so that we can determine the exact nature of the problem.
Although much of the world's energy relies on fossil fuels, supplies are running out. Care to guess when the remaining stores of oil and natural gas are slated to run dry? That would be 2052 for oil and 2065 for gas.
Depending on your electrical needs, both long and short term, you may need one-, two-, or three-phase systems. Overall, a three-phase system is the most economical; however, it is not necessarily the right delivery system for every application.
Are you planning on adding new equipment to your office, factory, or business? Before you add it, you need to make sure that your electrical system can handle the power requirements, and commercial electricians can make sure your system’s set up correctly.
Amps (or ampere) are measured in the number of coulombs that pass through an electric circuit in a second. Coulombs are a unit of measurement named after Charles-Augustin de Coulomb, best known for Coulomb's law. A coulomb is 6,241,000,000,000,000,000 electrons.
Did you know in Germany many power lines that carry more than 100,000 volts implement double-circuit transmissions? They also utilize quadruple-circuits and even hextuple power lines, but these are rare.
Electricity is sometimes used as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), where patients are given electrically induced seizures in order to treat psychiatric illnesses.
In the maintenance of commercial electrical systems, electrical generators, switches, and circuit breakers are regularly checked for solid connections and intact wiring. This way, if flaws are discovered, repairs can be made before a real issue emerges.
Named after Scottish inventor James Watt, the watt is a measure of electrical power. Watt’s mechanical innovations led to steam engines that produced more power with greater efficiency. As a result, physical power is also measured in watts, which are equivalent to 1/746 hp.
An electrical conductor is an object or piece of material that permits the flow of an electrical current in one or more directions. Examples of conductors are copper, silver, and aluminum.
If you have visibly dimming lights in your home building, this is a sign that you need to have your electric system inspected as soon as possible. A wiring update may be necessary, particularly if this involves a safety issue.
Do you ever feel like you’d absolutely love your living room if only you didn’t have an extension cord against the wall? When you need an outlet where one doesn’t exist, we’re always happy to install it for you.
During the lunch or dinner rush, restaurants have to be able to handle an incredible amount, so you need to be able to count on your power, whether it's for your dishwasher, stoves, or microwaves. Commercial electrical contractors are experienced in setting up the power systems, so everything you need can keep working.
Did you know that installing light bulbs with a higher wattage than is recommended can result in overheating? This can cause a fire hazard, especially if there is a lampshade over the light bulb.
Insulators are non-conducting materials which only support small or insignificant electrical currents to pass through. Most non-metallic solids are said to be good insulators. Other examples of insulators are rubber-like polymers, glass and paper.
Although many homeowners love the idea of working on home improvement projects around the house to save money, this isn’t a good plan when it comes to electrical work. Because of the hazard electricity creates, it’s best to leave these projects to the professionals.
Part of proper power line maintenance involves ensuring that minimal safety clearances are always adhered to. These clearances must be maintained between conductors and the ground, trees, buildings, street lights, and other structures.
