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Every year, the last week of June is National Lightning Safety Awareness Week! This week is designed to raise awareness of the dangers of lightning. Even though lightning occurs most of the year in Missouri, Summer is the most dangerous and causes the most injuries/deaths. This is because most serious injuries occur during leisure activities. Often when people are enjoying the outdoors they ignore the dangers of lightning. Today, Catalyst Electric has a few tips for keeping safe this Summer during periods of lighting! Outdoor Activity Planned? ALWAYS Check The Weather! Like we mentioned earlier, the most common time for someone to be injured is during the Summer months because often people plan outdoor activities they are not willing to cancel due to a storm. The day of your outdoor activity, make sure to check the weather forecast and plan accordingly. If there are thunderstorms in the forecast be sure you have a backup plan for people to take shelter if lightning strikes. You

While most electrical outlets serve the same purpose, to get electricity to your device, did you know there are actually a lot of different options when it comes to your electrical outlets? Many of us have probably not given it much thought but each outlet has a purpose for being different. Some outlets are designed for convenience but in most cases having different types of outlets in your home are for your safety. Do you think the outlets in your home are effectively doing their job? Well, let's take a look at the different types of outlets and their purpose. Then, you can decide if your homes electrical outlets are the safest and best options for your home. 2-Prong Outlet  The 2-prong outlet is common in older homes. These are definitely not the safest option because they are not grounded. If your home is currently equipped with 2-prong outlets, you should seriously think about upgrading. Luckily, we know a few of the best electricians at the Lake of the Ozarks and if

If you currently have older appliances that are still in working order you may be thinking the classic saying, "well if it isn't broke than don't fix it." However, you may want to consider upgrading because appliances have come a long way in the past several years and you could save big time on your energy bill. Your home appliances account for around 13-15% of your total energy bill. Upgrading may be worth the cost and today, Catalyst Electric , is going to break it down for you. Refrigerator  Since the 90s refrigerators have come a long way in terms of energy consumption. In fact, on average the energy usage has dropped by more than 50%. Many people own refrigerators that are 20 years and seem to still be working great. However, when you switch to an energy star rated refrigerator, you could save as much as 66% on your energy bill! If you have a tight budget and you can't upgrade all of your appliances, upgrading your refrigerator should be one of your fi

If you are new expecting parents, you have probably already been thinking about all the things that need to be done to "child-proof" your home. Electrical outlets are low to the ground which can make them potentially dangerous to young children. You may think that you will have a constant eye on your little ones at all times but studies show that most accidents that happen with children and electrical outlets occur under the supervision of an adult. You have options when it comes to keeping your outlets safe for children. Catalyst Electric wants to keep your children safe, consider these three options for childproof outlets in your home. Tamper Resistant Receptacles (TRR) Tamper resistant receptacles are a great solution for childproofing your outlets. These are specially designed outlets that are designed to keep children from sticking something potentially dangerous into an outlet. These outlets feature spring-loaded shutters that close the receptacle slots when the

Catalyst Electric is known for their superior electrical services at the Lake of the Ozarks . We are a small local business that has had the privilege of expanding our business in a big way in the last ten years! We provide superior, code-compliant  electrical services at the Lake of the Ozarks . We stand by our motto, "quality work with integrity" and we are known for getting the job done right. Though we pride ourselves on being the best local electrical contracting company , we possess the capability to successfully complete large-scale commercial projects all over the country. Learn about our commercial electrician services at the Lake of the Ozarks ! Lighting Retrofits  Lighting retrofits are a way to upgrade your lighting to be more energy efficient. We do this by upgrading your fixtures. Not only will this save you money by being more efficient, we can also help you with utility rebate assistance. For more information about Light Retrofits for your business,