Plumber Serving Friendswood to Pasadena

Posted by admin on April 27, 2012 No comments

ProLectric likes to help other local contractors, especially good ones! So I just wanted to introduce Pasadena Plumbing Services. They run a really good plumbing company. The owners are Rich & Aggie St Clair. They offer all plumbing services including:

Residential & Commercial	Copper Water Loops Under Slabs
Industrial	Water Heaters-Tank and Tankless
Hydro Jet Drain Cleaning Services	All Drain Stoppages Including AC Drains
Water Leaks Including Air Conditioning Lines	Tunneling and Re-routes
Kitchen & Bath Plumbing	Gas Leaks-Including Annual Tests
Filter Systems	Garbage Disposals
Complete Home Repipes	Toilet Repairs
Back Flow Certification	Ice Maker Lines
Back Flow Installation with Theft Protection	Under Slab Leak Detection Services
Reduced Pressure Zone Device (RPZ Devices)	Slab Leak Repairs
Pex Piping	Plus a Whole Lot More!

Please give them a try. You’ll be pleasantly surprised!

Plumbing Service Area

Pasadena Plumbing Services has plumbing repair technicians available through out Harris, Galveston, and Brazoria Counties, including the following area:

Baytown	La Porte
Clear Lake City	League City
Deer Park	Pasadena
Dickinson	Pearland
El Lago	Nassau Bay
Friendswood	Seabrook
Hitchcock	Texas City
Houston	Webster
Kemah

You can reach them at: 281-487-4688

Visit them on-line: Pasadena Plumbing Services

Arts Roofing

Posted by admin on April 23, 2012 No comments

If your looking for a roofer in the Galveston County area Art’s Roofing is the one to call!

Since 1993 Art’s Roofing has been the roofing contractor of choice for hundreds of Galveston County area homeowners and businesses. They have an excellent reputation for installing high quality roofs. Art’s offers a wide range of professional roofing installation services from residential to commercial.

Visit them on-line: Arts Roofing

Shorted Romex

Posted by admin on April 12, 2012 No comments

Shorted out Romex wire

Shorted out Romex Wire

ProLectric electricians found this shorted out Romex wire under a house in Galveston. Pretty scary to think about! If you think you have an electrical problem please call ProLectric for fast service-409-440-9320

CNPE Smart Meters: Be Sure to Notify CNPE of Meter Disconnect

Posted by admin on March 14, 2012 No comments

Smart Meters Notify the Power Provider of Meter detachment from the base and loss of power

Regarding CNPE smart meters and electrical contractor work:

The smart meters have capabilities that were not available on traditional meters. Two of those capabilities are automatic outage notification and notification when the meter is removed from the meter can. We recognize this requires CenterPoint Energy to evaluate current work practices, and could cause changes to be made to the current processes for electrical contract work. We can assure you that these issues and other similar impacts are currently being evaluated.

The charge provided to the impacted homeowner is not new. CenterPoint Energy does charge $45 to the customer’s retail energy provider when we respond to situations where inside trouble is determined by field review. However, we would prefer NOT to send crews to these locations, and can eliminate doing so if we’re aware up-front that work activity is planned.

Section 5.4.4 of our Tariff for Retail Delivery Service states specifically that “only persons authorized by Company are permitted to make, energize, or de-energize connections between Company facilities and Retail Customer’s electrical installation.” You can obtain a copy of this tariff by accessing www.CenterPointEnergy.com.

As mentioned above, CenterPoint Energy is evaluating the most appropriate response to this and other technology impacts and we appreciate your patience while we do so.

In the meantime, if you’ll contact our offices at (713) 207-2222 to arrange for a temporary service disconnect, we will have record of electrical contractors on-site and can help improve the safety of crews performing work.

If you have additional questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,

Olivia C. Ross

Corporate Communications

CenterPoint Energy, Inc

713-207-3288 (office)

281-301-4151 (cell)

Concrete Engraving & Staining Galveston

Posted by admin on November 18, 2011 No comments

These folks do some really nice work- Check them out!

Bay Area Custom Concrete

From simple and elegant designs to beautiful and extraordinary works of art for your home or business, Bay Area Custom Concrete can help you turn your dream into a reality. Bay Area Custom Concrete is the leader in custom concrete from Houston to Galveston. We are family owned and operated to ensure that your job is done right the first time.

Custom Concrete Services

Staining and engraving a design into the existing concrete creates a long lasting and easy to maintain alternative to standard flooring. We offer a wide range of custom concrete services.

Stained Concrete

Acid Stains
Water Reduceable Stains
Indoor or Outdoor
Commercial & Residential
Concrete Sealing

Concrete Engraving

Tile Patterns
Stone Designs
Antique Brick
Rustic Cobblestone
Natural Flagstone
Plus Many More

Custom Concrete

Business Logos
Custom Designs
Artwork in Your Concrete
Geometric Designs
Luxurious Polished Marble
Epoxy Chip Garage Floors

Custom Concrete from Houston to Galveston

Bay Area Custom Concrete is located in Texas City, Texas. Our services are available from Houston to Galveston. Including the following areas: League City, Dickinson, Galveston, Kemah, and Webster.

Call Today for a Free Custom Concrete Design Consultation

Please contact us today for a free design consultation. One of our custom concrete design specialists will come to your home or office to go over your project and show you all the styles and designs we have to offer. There is no obligation for this service. We know that you will be so impressed with our professionalism and competitive pricing that you will want to do business with our company. Don’t wait another day call 409-392-8981 and get the custom concrete you’ve been dreaming about.

http://www.bayareacustomconcrete.com/

About Installing a Water Heater in Your Holiday Cabin

Posted by admin on October 7, 2011 No comments

This vacation season, many people begin thinking about upgrading our holiday cabins. If you have already put in in one or are planning about it, one of the priority things you think would have to be upgraded-it will really land in your top ten list, if not within your top five-is the water heating system.

According to the cabin size and your own particular needs, a he-man, hole-in-wall, fishing cave will definitely have differing requirements from the female leisure, beauty, or hibernation destination. Goals and activities will determine what fixes and enhancements may be considered as needs.

What resources offered at the area are also essential. Could there be electric power or gas or both? This could be a great help in figuring out the type of water heater to set up. For the holiday cabin, the highly recommended unit is a tankless water heater. Issues about not leaving behind hot water that has been stored, or a water heater unit running in a getaway home even on a weekly basis, is high on people’s list and understandably so.

For tankless water heaters, there are several options. Determined by your needs, and the accessible power supply or fuel choices you can opt for the most basic, a small 20-gallon electric tankless water heater. This is more than sufficient for a shower and can easily be switched on and off on the breaker panel. It is usually reasonable priced.

If you have enough budget for this, a propane or natural gas tankless water heater is a great option. To pick a unit with the right size, the one which will comfortably meet your vacation cabin needs without going too far, is key. You shouldn’t spend too much on the unit but you ought to make sure to purchase one that’s got the right warranties. Also, be sure that it is properly installed. Often, when people come across difficulties with tankless water heaters, it typically has something connected to how they have been initially set up.

Delight in your sojourns on your exclusive hideaway. Love it better with hot baths. Get the holiday cabin project ongoing and take full advantage of the season and the remaining weekends to come.

National Uniforms Coupon Code

Posted by admin on September 23, 2011 No comments

Just got this in the email and I thought I would share it with you. We buy our uniforms from them and they provide really top notch customer service!

National Uniforms

2011 Coupon Code: SAVENOW

Saves 10% plus free ground shipping!

National Uniforms Cou[on Code

Enjoy!

Electrical Safety Training – Best Electrical Safety Tips For Your Home

Posted by admin on September 19, 2011 No comments

Electrical Safety Training – Best Electrical Safety Tips For Your Home

By Joseph Celestine

Every home has electricity flowing through it and normally safe however, if you have young children or are planning to do work on you home, you must make sure you have some basic electrical safety training and electrical safety rules. Electricity is a part of modern society however without the proper precautions electricity can kill very easily. This article will give you some very basic electrical safety tips.

Small children love to learn by exploring and touching. Parents and caregivers must diligently remove any electrical hazards in their home and keep their children safe. First remove or repair any loose electrical lines. If you have loose electrical sockets or frayed wires protruding from the wall, you should have the issues fixed by a trained electrician. You can easily find one on the Internet. Also, replace any frayed power cords on electrical appliances you use. In some cases you can have a frayed power cord repaired but you should also consider replacing the appliance completely.

After any electrical wiring issues in your home have been repaired, take some time to learn about electricity and what to do in the case of an emergency. When there are small children in your home you must know what to do in the case of an electrical emergency. Purchase a training DVD that will explain electrical safety in an easy to understand detail. If learning from a DVD is not for you, some communities offer electrical safety training for free through the electrical power company. The goal of learning about electrical safety is to not become an expert in electricity or electrical repair but to gain enough knowledge to be able to react in an emergency.

Now that you have training and the most pressing electrical hazards in your house resolved. Start childproofing your home. Cover all electrical sockets with plastic electrical socket covers to prevent your child from poking items into the sockets. Be sure that the covers you choose to use cannot be removed easily by your children and are large enough that they are not a choking hazard.

Finally, prepare for the possibility of an electrical fire by purchasing a fire extinguisher specially designed for electrical fires. Water should never be used on an electrical fire because the water has the potential to cause the fire to spread. Knowing about electrical safety means being prepared for the possibility of an electrical fire by purchasing a chemical fire extinguisher and checking the charge on your extinguisher yearly.

While chances are you will never need to use your electrical safety training or use your fire extinguisher the knowledge of electrical safety tips in the home is vital to protecting your children. Take the time to take electricity and electrical safety rule serious and your house will be happy and healthy for years to come.

Learn more about electricians in Lake Mary Fl, electrical safety training, electrical safety tips and electrical safety rules quickly and easily by visiting http://www.lakemarybusinessdirectory.com a very popular website that provides resources, articles, and Seminole County consumer information and business reviews.

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Replacing A Switch Or An Outlet

Posted by admin on September 17, 2011 No comments

Replacing A Switch Or An Outlet
By Lee Bradford

In this article I’m going to go over basic replacement procedures of outlets and switches.

Always begin any electrical procedure by shutting the breaker off and testing the project with a multitester to confirm that no power is present. On a modern basic light switch there are three wires. One wire is the line wire that comes from the breaker box. Another wire is the load wire that goes to the light fixture or possibly an outlet that is to be controlled by the switch. The third is simply a ground wire that is connected to the side of the switch with a green screw.

The most common reason for replacement of a switch is that it fails to make sufficient contact internally to turn on the lights. Another reason would be an impact to the switch resulting in a break to the toggle or surrounding area. To replace the switch, turn off the breaker and remove the switch plate. Remove the retaining screws and pull the switch forward and remove the wires. Reverse the procedure with your new switch and turn on the power.

An outlet that needs to be replaced is usually a result of an impact. Outlets in open, high traffic areas often suffer regular abuse, particularly in public places where sweepers or buffers are being used. Outlets that provide power to high amperage appliances such as microwaves will occasionally need to be replaced as the internal contacts become less reliable due to overheating.

Basic outlets generally have five wires unless the outlet in question happens to be the last one on the circuit. Aside from the green ground, there will be a black and white wire feeding the top or bottom of the outlet and another white and black leaving the outlet providing power to the next outlet in the circuit.

When you replace an outlet, check to see if the outlet is fifteen or twenty amps and replace it with the same. If you aren’t sure just take it to the hardware store and get some help choosing your new outlet. Replacing an outlet is just like replacing a switch. Turn the breaker off and verify the power is off with a multimeter. Remove the cover plate and the retaining screws and pull the outlet from the box and then the wires from the outlet. Reverse the procedure to reinstall your new outlet.

I hope this has given you some insight regarding switches and outlets. Remember that in any home repair project that safety is the most important aspect. Consult a professional if you ever have doubts about your ability to complete a task.

For testing meters for all your home improvement projects, please visit http://multitester.org/.

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220 Volt Power Inverter – The Basics of Wattage

Posted by admin on September 16, 2011 No comments

220 Volt Power Inverter – The Basics of Wattage
By Mark Andrew Plummer

Choosing the right 220 volt power inverter can be confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. Even though there are several choices on the market, selecting the best one is much easier than most people realize. There are two real issues you need to consider when choosing your 220 volt inverter. The first is the signal output. For most people, the extra money spent on a pure sine wave capable system is well worth it and shouldn’t be ignored. The second consideration lies with wattage, and choosing a system with the right wattage limit is vital. If you can understand the basics of wattage, selecting your 220 volt system will be simple.

The wattage limit on your 220 volt sine wave inverter is essentially the maximum amount of watts that it can handle. This limit can be split among multiple items, however. To figure out how large your 220 volt size unit should be, add up the required amperage of each item you want to use with it. If you have one item that needs 1.5 amps and another that needs four, you’ll have a total of 5.5. Multiply the total by 120 and you’ll get a rough idea of your wattage needs. In this example it would be 660, meaning that the wattage of your 220 volt power inverter must be above that number.

It’s also important to note that many items require more watts to start up than they do to run. Your 220 volt inverter will likely have a maximum amount of watts as well as a continuous amount. In most instances the maximum amount can be maintained for a set period of time, normally ten to twenty seconds, in order to give the items the time they need to start up. Look at this number when shopping for a 220 volt power inverter to ensure that you get the inverter that fits your needs adequately.

These are the basics of wattage, and all that you should need in order to choose the right 220 volt power inverter. In most cases, a 220 volt inverter purchased for car, boat, or RV use will need no more than one thousand watts. Home systems or those for commercial use can range from 1500 up to 8000 watts, depending upon the exact needs of the owner. If you don’t know the specific wattage needs you’ll face, using your best judgment and these guidelines can help.

To learn more about a 220 Volt Power Inverter, please visit http://www.invertersupply.com

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