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The colder months are here and if you rely on electric as your heat source, a power outage in the middle of winter can bring your home's temperature down in a hurry. The best way to avoid losing power is to be proactive and install a backup generator! Read on to learn more!  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  Keeps your HVAC System running  Business   Power essential computers, networks, and phone lines   Protect lost sales due to pow...

Even though it's winter, it's never too early to start thinking about dock safety! If you own a dock, knowing the dangers of electric shock drowning is important. Devastating accidents happen every year around docks that could be prevented. Read on to learn more about the revolutionizing ShockIQ device!  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 victim drowning ShockIQ Functions The siren sounds and flashes the red light Power is shut off to your dock instantly...

Have you been pondering installing solar panels at your home or business but you aren't sure what the benefits are or where to start? Catalyst Electric are certified solar installers and we'd be happy to answer any questions you may have! Read on to learn more!  1. Renewable Energy Source One of the top reasons why Solar Energy is becoming an ever more prevalent form of energy is due to the fact that it is renewable and widely accessible. Solar power can be tapped into from practically any area of the world. Which makes it a reliable source of energy for any purpose. If you have sunlight, you have power (and as long as the sun has been around, I’d say that’s a pretty safe bet). Solar energy is also great because it leaves less of a footprint on the earth than some of the more conventional energy sources such as fossil fuels, coal, oil, and natural gas. Solar energy is by far the cleanest energy source available. 2. Reduce Electric Bill Saving money is also a big factor in going...

It's December! Now that Thanksgiving is over, do you have plans to hang up the Christmas lights this weekend? When hanging up Christmas lights, it's important to keep electrical safety in mind. Exterior lights can be hazardous if hung incorrectly. Read on to get some tips for hanging Christmas lights this year!  #1 Inspect Your Lights  If you are getting out your lights from last year, be sure to check them carefully for cracks and frayed ends. According to the National Fire Protection Association, U.S. fire departments respond to an average of 780 house fires that were caused by holiday decorations.  #2 Keep Your Live Tree Watered If you have a live tree, it is important to keep it well watered. Not only will this keep your tree green and looking great, but it will also keep it from drying out. Electric lights and a dry tree can cause a fire. According to the National Fire Protection Association, fire departments respond to an average of 200 house fires that started from...