Catalyst Electric

 Planning to do some home renovations soon? You may be surprised to know some of some of the electrical upgrades you may need to make. If you are planning to do any renovating and you're not sure what to expect, read on to find out a few smart electrical upgrades to plan for!  Upgrades for an Older Home  If you are renovating an older home, there will likely be some additional upgrades that you will need to do. For example, if the home is older and still uses electrical fuses, this is a great time to upgrade from fuses to breakers. A breaker box is a safer option for your home and more convenient if your a power surge happens or your electrical system gets overloaded. IF your wiring is dated or not working properly, you may need to upgrade the home's wiring as well.  Upgrading Your Electrical Panel Like we mentioned earlier, if you are adding an addition or more appliances, or adding more outlets, your electrical panel will likely need to be upgraded to support this ...

 When it comes time to hire a company to do your electrical. it's critical that you hire a reputable contractor. Finding the right contractor for the job isn't always easy. When choosing a company to do any kind of work or provide a service, a good way to choose a contractor is by looking at their reviews. Read on to find out what our customers have to say about Catalyst Electric!  I had an electrical fire, which resulted in no a/c and they put me on an emergency basis that day, came out after hours until late that night! top notch company! thanks a million Mihn for all your hard work! ~Kim Koch  Catalyst had a busy schedule but still made time to get my small job done quickly. They arrived when they said they would and the electrician (Dave from Iowa) was the most professional and great to work with. Would recommend them for any size job as I know many larger projects that they’ve done too. ~Stephanie Lauren  "I have used Catalyst on several jobs. They do quality wo...

 Have you been thinking about adding solar panels to your home or business but not sure how it works or what the benefits are? Catalyst Electric is certified to install solar panels at the Lake of the Ozarks and we are here to help answer questions you may have! Read on to learn more about solar energy!  How Does it Work  Solar Panels — Convert sunlight into DC electricity Inverter — Converts the generated DC into AC used in most homes. Monitoring System — Monitors info such as energy production for optimal power orange Utility Grid — On Grid-Tie and hybrid system Types of Systems  Grid Tie —Ties into utility grid, sends excess production into grid. No energy storage. Standalone — Off-grid System. All battery storage with no back-feed. Hybrid — Grid tie with battery storage, auto switch with outage. What Are the Benefits?  Fixed Energy Costs  The cost of self-producing energy doesn’t change. The energy production cost becomes $0 when the system is paid for....

Electrical outlets are not typically top of mind. You likely plug a device in without thinking twice about the outlet you are using. Older homes can have problematic outlets if they have not been replaced. Not sure if your outlets are dated? Read on to find out a few reasons you may need to upgrade!  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  I...