Catalyst Electric

Summer at the Lake of the Ozarks is full of fun on the water whether you are out on your boat or hanging out at your dock. Sometimes you have so much fun that safety gets put on the backburner. Staying safe on the water is extremely important. While the water is a lot of fun, it can also be very dangerous. Catalyst Electric wants to help keep you safe this Summer so we have some tips to keep you safe at your dock for the remainder of the Summer season at the Lake! Test All GFCIs  You must have GFCIs at your dock receptacles. The purpose of a GFCI is to measure a circuit's current and if something is not right, it will trip the GFCI and cut off the power. This is especially important around water because it can sense when there is electric current going into the water. It is a good idea to test your GFCIs once a month. Typically, you can find them along the ramp of your dock. Contact a Professional for Repairs  It's always best to contact your local electric...

According to The Electrical Safety Foundation Internationa l (ESFI) home electrical fires account for an average of 51,000 fires each year, 500 deaths, 1,400 injuries, and 1.3 billion dollars worth of property damage. This is probably a shocking statistic for many of you. That's why Catalyst Electric would like to share with you a few tips for avoiding electrical fires in your home. Our team of electricians wants to keep our community safe in any way that we can. Consider these safety tips for your home. Electrical Outlets  You should check your electrical outlets in your home frequently. Check to ensure fitting plugs are not loose because this can become a fire hazard. Make sure that you have a wall plate on ALL electrical outlets and that none of them are broken. The exposed wire can be dangerous for young children and also pose a fire risk. Plug Safety You should NEVER force something into an electrical outlet. Try not to overload your plugs and NEVER...

Working smoke detectors are extremely important to have in your home. According to the NFPA , there are an average of 358,500 house fires each year resulting in approximately seven deaths every day caused by house fires. When your smoke alarms are not taken care of properly, you put yourself and your family at risk. Even if you have smoke detectors installed your home if you don't take the necessary precautions to ensure your smoke detectors are working properly, you could still be at risk. Catalyst Electric, Lake of the Ozarks best electricians has some advice for ensuring your smoke detectors remain in working order. Replace Batteries Yearly  It is important to replace your batteries once a year at a minimum. Even if your batteries seem to be working fine, old batteries can cause corrosion which will get into your receptacles causing damage to your device.  The best option when it comes to keeping you safe is to install hard-wired smoke alarms . Unle...

  Catalyst Electric  provides superior, code-compliant  electrical services at the Lake of the Ozarks . Often, many of us don't think about local electricians until something goes wrong. While this is true for most, Catalyst Electric wants to share with you why you should keep us in mind in case you experience any kind of issue. We are owned by Master and Journeyman electricians licensed in Jefferson City. Take a look at the services we offer below! Residential Electrical Services  Our  residential electrical services at the Lake of the Ozarks  focus on a variety of installs and repairs. Our team is well qualified to service all areas of electrical systems. Below are some of the specific  residential electrical services  we offer: Electrical Wiring For New Construction  It seems like there is more and more new construction at the Lake. So if you have plans on building your dream home soon,  Catalyst Electric  would love ...