Catalyst Electric

Your electrical panel, also known as a distribution board or breaker box, is an important component of your home! You probably don't think about it but without your electrical panel, your home wouldn't be able to get electricity. It's your electrical panels job to distribute the power throughout your home. Electrical panels can become outdated and not run as efficiently as they once did. Your electrical panel may be working but that doesn't mean that it's working efficiently. Read on to find out a few reasons your electrical panel may need to be replaced.  Your Panel is Equipped with Fuses  If your home was built before 1970, it is possible that your electrical panel runs off of fuses rather than circuit breakers. While they both serve the same purpose, a fuse box will not trip if they are overloaded, which could cause it to melt, or short circuit. Again, we use more energy in our homes than we use to, so a fuse system used to be cable of handling the energ...

It's not uncommon to see a spark come out of your outlet when you plug in an appliance. Normally, this is no big deal and you have nothing to worry about. However, in some cases, it can be a warning sign of a problem. It's worth paying attention to because you don't want to put your home at risk of fire. Today, our electrical contracting company at the Lake of the Ozarks would like to share with you when you should be concerned if your outlet sparks.  What Causes an Outlet to Spark?  An electrical current runs throughout your home's electrical system at a high rate of speed. Your electrical system is divided into circuits and most of the time each circuit is responsible for multiple outlets. An electrical current runs through your home in a continuous loop and when you plug something into an outlet there is a split second when the plug and outlet connections are almost touching and that gap in electrical current creates a spark. This actually happens every tim...

Some of the best memories are made at the Lake swimming at your dock and taking your boat out for some fun in the sun! Swimming from your dock is a lot of fun but it can be very dangerous if you don't take the proper precautions. If you don't keep your safety top of mind, the water near your dock can be fatal danger and result in Electric Shock Drowning (ESD). We take electrical safety very seriously here at Catalyst Electric , and today, we'd like to share with you more about Electric Shock Drowning and how to avoid this tragedy. What is Electric Shock Drowning?  Electric Shock Drowning occurs when electrical current, typically from your dock, travels into the water. Electricity can come from improperly wired pumps, lighting, improperly grounded wires, or even current from the ground.  When electricity travels through the water and a nearby swimmer is unaware, electrical current sends volts through the swimmer's body. When electrical current runs through your ...

Electrical work should always be taken seriously because if it's done incorrectly, it can be dangerous for everyone involved. It doesn't matter if you need minor electrical repairs one or major rewiring or electrical installs done, your electrical work should ALWAYS be completed by a professional! There are a lot of home projects that are DIY friendly, but electrical work just isn't one of them. Read on to learn why your electrical work should always be completed by a professional electrician at the Lake of the Ozarks ! #1 Your Safety  Electricity can be extremely dangerous. If you don't know the ins and outs of the electrical system you could get seriously injured, or worse, killed. Not only do put yourself in danger, but you could also potentially put others at risk if they are nearby. #2 Your Future Safety  There are obvious risks at the moment when you are completing electrical work. Arguably, one of the biggest risks is future safety concerns. Jus...