Oil and natural gas resources are highly in-demand for the fuel and energy sectors, and this demand will continue to grow. Companies working in these sectors are often hard-pressed to put effective electrical systems in place that can handle the energy requirements without compromising on safety and reliability.

The good news is that modern electrical solutions are designed to handle the pressures and demands of processes in every aspect of the oil and gas industry. Today’s electrical infrastructure combines safe and reliable power supply with state-of-the-art information management systems customized to suit various requirements.

Let’s take a look at some of the electrical equipment available for oil and gas industry applications:

These can easily be considered some of the most essential products for the oil and gas sector, since they offer improved safety and security for employees as well as production units. Efficient warning systems can reduce the risk of casualties and save lives in case of untoward incidents.

At Bryant Electric Service, we are committed to a safer and healthier environment. We live and work in this community and we’re all in this together. None of us want to breathe dirtier air or risk increased exposure to more pollution in our water and soil. Because energy from fossil fuels means more pollution, conserving energy is very important for all of us.

Fortunately, the city of Austin is committed to reducing its dependence on fossil fuels as a means of producing electricity. Already, much of our energy comes from wind and hydroelectric sources. New breakthroughs in solar energy production are also providing cleaner alternatives. The city of Austin is committed to expanding its wind energy production, and this promises a future free from dependence on coal and other fossil fuels.

Austin Energy provides a generous incentive program for a wide range of energy conservation measures. In addition, special rebates are provided for residents and businesses installing systems which produce clean energy from wind and solar sources. We recommend studying Austin Energy’s website to see how you can take advantage of these opportunities to contribute to a cleaner environment.

NEMA or the National Electrical Manufacturers Association has developed rating standards for electrical enclosures to ensure safety, compatibility and proper function of electrical products. These ratings provide the standards that help in defining the types of environments in which various electrical enclosures can be used. NEMA ratings frequently indicate a fixed enclosure’s ability to withstand certain environmental conditions.

NEMA ratings are mainly applied to fixed enclosures and are rarely applied to mobile devices. They have extremely stringent testing requirements to verify if the enclosures can be protected from external ice, oil immersion, corrosive materials, dust, water, etc. Each NEMA rating has different specifications; however, all of them are designed to protect electrical components, personnel and property from damage.

Importance of NEMA ratings

If you use any kind of electrical enclosure, it is important that you check its NEMA rating before installing it. There are a number of reasons why it is important to do so. Let us look at three reasons why NEMA ratings are important.

Custom Electrical Services works hard to provide the best service possible to all of their customers.  We take pride in our work and the service we provide, always trying to build as much value into every project we help on.  We work with home owners and professional contractors alike.  Below is a recent review from one of our professional contractor customers.

“Custom Electrical is the Best electrical contractor in the Des Moines Area. We have used their services for the past 12 years and they are 100% customer focused, always show up on time, and perform their work in a friendly and professional matter. Doesn’t matter if it is the owner or anyone else in the organization, their service is top notch. We trust them with all our electrical needs” Kirk Mickelsen  KRM Development

Thank you Kirk Mickelsen and KRM Development for your continued support!

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With many parts of British Columbia receiving record breaking amounts of snow and extreme weather conditions this winter, it is important to review some proper power outage protocol and safety measures. Although most power outages only last a few hours, it is always important to be properly prepared for outages lasting longer. The licensed electricians at Expert Electric have put together some helpful tips on how to prepare for power outages and power failures.

Before a power outage or power failure occurs, it is important to have a plan that everyone in your home is familiar with. The plan does not have to be overly complicated but it should address some of the most important protocol and information such as the location of an emergency kit and additional supplies such as candles and food.

Having an emergency kit for power outages and power failures is critical. There are many different types of emergency kits on the market. Many people also choose to build their own emergency kits which is totally fine as long as they include the essentials. BC Hydro recommends including some of the following items in an emergency safety kit:

It is important to remember that these items are only the basics. The amount or volume of each item is dependent upon how many people are living in the household at the time of the power outage or power failure.

When a power outage occurs in British Columbia, the licensed electricians at Expert Electric recommend checking the BC Hydro website  as soon as possible to determine the size and scale of the outage. If it does not appear as though BC Hydro is aware of the outage, they can be notified directly at 1 800 BCHYDRO. Once you have a better understanding of the potential duration of the power outage, it is much easier to determine whether or not your emergency kit will need to be used. During power outages, it is a good idea to keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed at all times in order to prolong their temperatures.

Installing a standby emergency generator is one of the best ways to prepare for a power outage or failure. It will allow you to power all of your home’s appliances during a power outage and keep your home at a preferred temperature. There are many different types of emergency generators available. If you are interested in installing a standby emergency generator in your home, talk to the professionals at Expert Electric first.

For more information on how to prepare for power outages and power failures, please contact the licensed electricians at Expert Electric. We offer various residential and commercial electrical services including standby emergency generator installations, motion sensing lights, electrical ballast replacement and more. Call us today at 604-681-8338 or book a service appointment through our website.