Tips for Dock Electricity Safety

It won't be long until the summer season kicks off at the Lake of the Ozarks. The lake will be packed with boats, swimming, fishing and summer fun! With summer on the horizon, you have probably already made plans for some fun summer activities. While summer at the lake is fun, there are some things you should keep in mind to ensure your safety is a priority this summer. Specifically, if you own a dock with electricity. Catalyst Electric wants to ensure that everyone has a fun AND safe summer. That's why we have put together some safety tips to keep in mind when you are using your dock this summer.


Hire a Professional Electrical Contractor 

A lot of people think they can fix issues that arise on their own. While there are a lot of home projects that you are more than capable of tackling on your own, electricity needs to be taken seriously. When the electricity is located near the water, it adds an added danger to the mix. Any time you think there is an issue with your dock, contact only the best electrician at the Lake of the Ozarks to fix your issue. Don't risk your friends, families, or your safety this summer. If the electrical current was to get into the water where there are nearby swimmers, electric shock could occur. Avoid this by calling Catalyst Electric with all your electrical issues! 

Inspect Conduit 

You should inspect your conduit frequently. Check for things like tears in the conduit. If there is a tear in your conduit, your wires are exposed and could be dangerous if they come into contact with water or the medal dock frame. Taping the conduit back together is NOT a good way to fix the issue. This will not fix your issue and is still dangerous. If you notice a tear, to ensure your safety is not at risk, turn off the dock's electricity and call a professional electrician at the Lake of the Ozarks!


Free Dock Inspections! 

You really have no excuse for your dock to not have a proper inspection because Catalyst Electric does FREE dock inspections at the Lake of the Ozarks. Sometimes, you can't always see issues on the outside. When we come to inspect your dock, we can check for the things that you don't know to look for. For example, the original person who installed the wiring in your dock could have installed the wire incorrectly and the conduit hides the evidence. If the wiring is not installed properly, and it comes into contact with the wood of the dock or metal frame if the dock is not properly grounded it could energize the entire dock. This is why is so important to get your dock inspected often!



You can never be too cautious when it comes to safety on your dock this summer. Accidents happen almost every year at the Lake of the Ozarks, and Catalyst Electric wants to help keep our lake safe! Your private or commercial dock should be a place where memories are made and fun to be had! However, before the fun starts, make sure that your dock electricity is up to code. Contact Lake of the Ozarks best electrician service, Catalyst Electric! We will make sure your dock is safe so you can have peace of mind this summer when you are having some fun in the sun! 

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 Catalyst Electric: Best electrician service at the Lake of the Ozarks  


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Osage Beach, Mo 65065
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