Pole Mountain Electric Inc

The first electric power plant was owned by none other than Thomas Edison. It began service back in 1882, ushering in a new age and creating big problems for the candle industry. Care to guess where this first power plant was located? If you guessed in the city of New York, you're right.

It’s important to know how to spot signs of an electrical problem so you can seek help. This can come in the form of outlets, switches, or cords that feel warm or hot to the touch. Also look for flickering lights, tripped circuit breakers, and blown fuses.

Do you know how much energy is wasted in your office through the use of computers, copiers, and scanners? Turn off all these electrical devices with the office is closed or the items are not in use. These devices also generate heat, which can make your HVAC system work harder!

Electricians and electrical contractors are two different businesses. While individual tradesmen are electricians, electrical contracts are persons or companies that employ electricians. Electrical contractors and electricians both have licenses and insurances.

Did you know that screen savers don’t save electricity? When your screen saver is running, you are using the same amount of power as when you are actively working. Change your settings to put your monitor to sleep when you’re away from your desk for ten minutes.

When it comes to power lines, overhead configurations are more cost effective than underground configurations in terms of both equipment and labor. This is due to the accessibility of the lines, which makes visual inspections and repairs much less costly.

If something goes wrong with the electrical system at your company, it can be more than an inconvenience, it can mean an entire day of lost productivity, if not more. An electric contractor will be able to get your business up and running as quickly as possible.

Ask your staff to shut down and turn off their computers before they leave at the end of each workday, and especially before the weekend. Computers, printers, and other electrical equipment continue to use power when they’re in sleep or standby mode.

One of the many benefits of hiring an electrical contractor is that they possess comprehensive insurances—insurance that serves to protect you, your home or business, and your family and coworkers from insurance liability.

You many know that pilots can’t be colorblind because good color vision is needed to read instrument panels. But did you know that this is also required for electricians? Electrical systems use wires of different colors, and the electrician must be able to tell them apart when working.

Did you know that installing light bulbs with a higher wattage than is recommended can result in overheating? This can cause a fire hazard, especially if there is a lampshade over the light bulb.

There are many ways you can help conserve electricity in your office building. If the building has a refrigerator, adjust door latches and replace worn door gaskets to ensure the fridge is shutting completely. Also use night covers on both vertical and horizontal display cases.

Up to 25% of homes have a dedicated home office space and up to 20% of Americans work from home on a regular basis. To make your office space more efficient and functional, have the wiring and lighting upgraded and additional outlets installed.

Tower structures must be designed to manage the loads that are going to be imposed on them by the conductors. This includes supporting not only the weight of the conductor but the effects of vibration and the addition of ice accumulation.

What is conduit? Electrical conduit is an electrical piping system used for protection of electrical wiring. Electrical conduit can be made from metal, plastic, fiber or fired clay and it is generally installed at the site of electrical equipment installation.

One of nature's mysteries is how birds can sit on power lines and do not get electrocuted! Well, it's not that birds are masters of electrical knowledge, but they do seem to instinctively know that if they sit on just one power line they are safe. Accidentally touching another line with wing or foot would equal electrocution.

Electrical contractors work in commercial, industrial, and residential settings to install and maintain electrical systems. Some electricians focus on construction, others work on maintenance and some do a little of both. Electrical contractors must be licensed by the state in which they work.

In 1749, Ben Franklin wrote to a friend: “[W]e have been hitherto able to produce nothing in this way of use to mankind; and the hot weather coming on, when electrical experiments are not so agreeable, it is proposed to put an end to them for this season …”

It’s critical that all commercial electrical work be properly permitted and inspected. Not only can failure to do so affect the safety of your home or business, but also your ability to obtain financing, sell the property, obtain insurance, and collect on insurance claims.

Electrical work is not something that the novice should be planning to do on their own. Most of the time, it’s straightforward, but knowing all of the safety regulations and codes is something that truly calls for an expert contractor.

Did you know that the first transmission of electrical impulses sent over an extended distance was demonstrated in 1729? Physicist Stephen Gray used damp h**p cords suspended by silk threads to transmit the electricity.

Arcing faults in home electrical systems contribute to system overheating and can cause a fire. Even if there is not a shock hazard to indicate a problem, arc faults may exist. Inspection and possibly an arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) installation are needed.

Swimming facilities present unique power requirements, including swimming pool heaters, hot tubs, HVAC heating and cooling, and ventilation systems. Fortunately, commercial electric contractors are used to different specifications, so you can be sure your swimming facility will have the power it needs.

Did you know that an electrician is not typically allowed to perform work for the general public unless he or she is under the employment of an electrical contractor? This is why hiring an electrical contractor provides a checks and balances system that ensures only the highest measures are taken in safety and quality.

Did you know that most early wire splices were soldered and taped joints? Interestingly, solder joints are still permitted in the NEC today and require the splice to be mechanically secure without a solder and then soldered before being covered with insulation.

About 200 years ago, Alessandro Volta found that, when two different strips of metal were placed in a sulphuric acid solution and connected with wire, a current was formed. This is how Volta created the first electric battery.

Critical care facilities have unique power needs to fit their business. These include a combination of different amps, and a variety of circuits to make sure the machines will always function. Experienced electrical contractors can make the system fit your specifications so you know you can count on having power.

Current healthcare facility building trends show that 75% of construction projects planned or currently underway are expansion or renovation related. Less than 10% have completely new construction projects planned, and 17% have replacement construction projects planned, all of which include necessary upgrades and rewiring to the electrical systems.

We train all of our climbing employees in the best practices for safe climbing on all structures we build or maintain. This includes the proper use of personal protection equipment, climbing equipment, understanding anchoring points, assessing total fall distance, and other factors that impact safety.

You can get a good deal on houses and buildings that are "fixer-uppers," but that also means that they require a lot of work to get in good condition. An electric contractor can thoroughly check the electric system and help make necessary repairs.