You have probably heard of standby generators in the past, but have probably also assumed those were things that folks who lived way out of town needed. Unfortunately, as has been proven this winter, power outages are not reserved for those who live in rural areas. Storms don’t pick and choose where they hit. Anybody, even those who live in the city or the suburbs, could experience a power outage. If the outage is short and sweet, it usually isn’t a problem. But when the outage extends for hours or even days, things can become very difficult. An electrician in Santa Monica can help you avoid that trouble by installing a standby generator. The team at The Electric Connection is here to help.

A standby generator is installed outside the home typically in the backyard or along the side of the house. It is enclosed in a metal box and looks like an electric box or similar to the air conditioning unit. The generator will be wired into the electric panel of your home. Before this is completed, you will have some options to discuss with your electrician. Santa Monica homeowners can choose to have the entire panel powered by the generator or just a few breakers. These breakers would run a particular room or set of appliances and/or lights.

Of course, the amount of power you will have at your disposal will depend on the size of the generator you purchase. Typically, the less wattage produced, the less expensive the generator will be. Do not be alarmed when you start shopping around for generators by the pricing. This is an investment into your home. Generators are you way of providing backup electricity to keep your family’s lives as normal as possible despite an extensive power outage. If you have ever experienced one, you can certainly appreciate the initial investment. Give The Electric Connection a call today and schedule your standby generator installation.

Doing it yourself can be a fun, satisfying experience, but if you don’t know what you are doing and you are dealing with potentially dangerous things, like electricity, it is best to leave it to the professionals. There are far too many things that can go wrong when you try and fix something that has anything to do with your home’s electrical. It is best to call an experienced electrician like those at The Electric Connection.

Taking care of odd jobs around the house is normal. It is a part of home ownership. However, what many people fail to realize is that some jobs are way more complicated than they believed in the beginning. In fact, those jobs are not only more complicated, they may actually be hazardous to anybody who isn’t trained.

The following reasons are why you should always leave any electrical repair work to a certified electrician.

*You could be putting yourself at risk of electric shock that can be fatal. Fooling around with the wiring in your home is dangerous. One wrong move can have serious consequences. *Property damage in general is another very real possibility. You may not burn your house down, but you could cause damage that has to be repaired by a professional.

The next time you need a little work done around the house, think twice about grabbing your toolbox. If you need any kind of electrical repair work done, give The Electric Connection a call and leave it in their very capable hands.

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With the summer months fast approaching, you are likely more than ready to get outside to enjoy the warm summer nights. After a long winter of being cooped up inside, outdoor picnics and get-togethers are just what you need to celebrate the gorgeous weather. To truly enjoy your outdoor space, you need adequate lighting. This is where landscape lighting comes in to play.

There are literally hundreds of options when it comes to lighting up your lawn, garden and patio. If you are keen on a specific theme, you will certainly be able to find a lighting scheme that suits your needs perfectly. If you have toiled long and hard in the flower bed or created a magnificent focal point in your landscaping, you will want to show it off. A strategically placed spotlight or lights that emit soft light are ideal for highlighting those areas you have worked so hard on. This is when you will need an electrician. Los Angeles residents can rely on The Electric Connection to help make their boring nighttime landscape into something absolutely stunning.

Properly placed lights can be used to accent the areas of your yard you want everybody to see and enjoy as well as provide adequate lighting for outdoor parties. However, lighting is not all about appearances. Safety is dramatically enhanced when proper lighting is placed along pathways and in dark corners where things that go bump in the night may be lurking. You want to feel safe in your backyard, and having a well-lit space certainly helps.

Los Angeles electrical needs will require an experienced and qualified electrician to install the lights. In many cases, homeowners prefer to have their landscape lights on a dedicated circuit. This is a job that an electrician will need to complete. Call The Electric Connection today to schedule your landscaping project.