Catalyst Electric

Electric shock drowning can happen if electricity flows into the water and can potentially cause a fatal accident. Catalyst Electric  is on a mission to help prevent these tragic accidents from happening. Aside from ensuring your dock is up to code, we are now offering a revolutionizing safety device that can be installed onto your dock frame that will alert you and shut off power to your dock. Read on to learn more about ShockIQ! ShockIQ Water Safety ShockIQ helps protect against Electric Shock Drowning by monitoring your dock frame and surrounding water for stray electricity. ShockIQ will shut your dock's power off if electricity is detected. Prevent Electric Shock Drowning! ShockIQ can prevent Electric Shock Drowning (ESD) by monitoring your dock frame and water for stray electricity Stray electricity occurs when electricity escapes its intended circuit ESD occurs when a person in the water comes in contact with a stray electric current path which causes paralysis, resulting in

 The summer season is just about to kick off at the Lake of the Ozarks with the first big holiday weekend quickly approaching. The Lake of the Ozarks is a lot of fun in the summer but it's important that we always keep safety in mind. We can't stress enough how important it is to ensure that your dock's electrical system is up to code because it can be extremely dangerous. As a dock owner, there are requirements that you must meet. Read on to find out what is required for dock owners.  Requirements    For public safety, the local fire protection districts at the Lake of the Ozarks and Village of Four Seasons require electrical inspections and permits for all private boat docks equipped with electric power. This permit is in  addition  to the dock permit issued by Ameren Missouri. There is also a fee that must be paid to the local fire department. There are a lot of electrical requirements for your dock.  The Dock Electrical Installation Requirements  and the  Dock Wiring Ch

Having a backup energy source can help to give you peace of mind at your home and at your business! When we think of power outages, we often think of weather related outages like heavy rain, lightening, and ice storms. While these situations can cause power outages, there are many other scenarios that could leave you without power. There are many benefits to having a backup generator both at your home and your business. Read on to find out what those are!  Benefits of Having a Backup Generator  There is numerous reason a backup generator could greatly benefit your home or business. When the power goes out, it is not uncommon for it to be out for hours at a time and in extreme cases days at a time. Having a backup generator can help protect your valuable assets and keep your business up and going, even during a power failure.  Home  Power essential appliances and lights  Power protection devices such as alarm systems and sump pumps  Keep your furnace running during harsh temperatures  K

 You likely don't think about the outlets in your home unless something goes wrong. However, depending on how old your home and how you use your outlets, it may be time for an upgrade! Not sure if your outlets are up-to-date? Find out three sings it's time to upgrade your outlets below!  Sign #1 Two Prong Outlets  Problem:  If your home still has two-prong outlets, you won't be able to plug in 3-prong prong appliances and electronics. However, this might be the least of your worries. Two-prong outlets can be a huge safety risk due to electrical shock and risking frying your electronics.  Solution:  You'll need to replace the two-prong outlets with three-prong outlets, but not so fast - in addition to changing out the outlet, you'll need to also rewire the panel with a 3-wire circuit. The prong is for grounding, without rewiring the circuit, you won't get the enhanced safety.  Sign #2 You Experience a Shock in Your Bathroom  Problem  If you got shocked in your ba