Catalyst Electric

It is always a good time to be thinking about dock safety! Spring is right around the corner, and everybody will be spending time on the dock soon. But winter can be very hard on your dock’s electrical system. With the water drawdown and the shifting of the dock, wires can be stretched and broken, or damaged. Some issues may be unnoticeable or in places where you might not know to look. Because electricity and water are such a dangerous mix, making sure your dock’s electrical system is safe is of paramount importance and something Catalyst Electric is dedicated to! So, if you’d like to hear 3 tips on how to keep your dock safe when it comes to electricity, just keep reading this blog. Keep an Eye on Conduit It’s actually a good idea to keep an eye on your conduit all the time. Whenever you go to the dock just look around and make sure there are no separations between the lengths of conduit. If you notice two pieces of conduit have come unattached, you should have it checked out by a p...

If you are getting ready to put your home on the market, there may be a few electrical upgrades you should consider before doing so. When it comes to your real estate closing, repairs can cause delays. Taking care of certain things preventatively can help you keep the process moving along smoothly, and show buyers that the house has been well maintained. As  electricians at Lake of the Ozarks  since 2008, we know there are a few practical things that are worth upgrading before you try to sell your home. Keep reading this blog to learn what they are!   GFCI’s GFCI outlets are supposed to be used anywhere near water. These outlets are not expensive, but they seriously improve electrical safety in your home. The purpose is to prevent shock. We all know that water and electricity don’t mix, so having GFCI outlets that shut off when tripped is well worth the investment. If you don’t have GFCI outlets in your bathrooms and kitchen, you really should have those outlets repl...

When it comes to having work done on your home or business, it’s important to find a reputable contractor at Lake of the Ozarks. That is not always easy, especially if you’re new to the area. Catalyst Electric is owned by a journeyman electrician licensed in Jefferson City and has been voted Best of the Lake five out of the last six years. More importantly, we operate on the philosophy that every customer is a relationship, not a transaction. Word-of-mouth referrals are our best advertisement, and we live by the belief that it is integrity that pays the bills. If you are looking for an electrician at Lake of the Ozarks , Catalyst is well qualified to service all facets of electrical systems. If you’d like to hear what services we offer, and how we might help you with commercial and residential electrical services at the Lake of the Ozarks , this blog will give you a brief overview. New Construction From residential to commercial and industrial systems, Catalyst is ready and able to pr...

There are a lot of great advantages to using LED lighting. But as electrical contractors at the Lake of the Ozarks , we’ve noticed that not all homeowners and businesses are taking advantage of them. If you’ve been considering making the switch to LED, but haven’t decided whether it’s worth it, we have a few ideas in this week’s blog explaining why you might want to make the move. If you’d like to learn the advantages of LED lighting in your home or business just keep reading this blog. 1) Lifespan LED light bulbs last way longer than traditional incandescent light bulbs. That means you will not only save the cost of replacing bulbs on a regular basis, but you also save the hassle of changing them. That can be very significant if you have a lot of bulbs that are in high or lofted ceilings and hard-to-reach places. If you have to use a ladder or scissor lift to change your light bulbs, then switching to LED is a no-brainer. Having LED lighting is also beneficial for safety when it comes...