TEMPORARY POWER
Do you need power to build your new home? Our pre-made poles are always in stock, assembled and ready to go for your project. All of our poles come equipped with (2) 120volt GFCI receptacles and (1) 240volt receptacle. We can custom build to suit your needs. ex. if you need RV power on your
NEW CONSTRUCTION
Let us handle all of your new construction needs. We have you covered from small to large custom homes. We have the skills, manpower, necessary to complete projects on time and on budget, to the complete satisfaction of both contractors and customers.
PANEL UPGRADES
Your electrical panel also needs to be big enough to handle your family’s electrical needs. If you add a room onto your home or add central air conditioning, for example, you may need a bigger panel to handle the increased electrical load. This is called a “panel upgrade” or “service upgrade. If you’re often flipping
WHOLE HOUSE SURGE PROTECTION
Electronic devices sensitive to power surges occur in: security systems, computers, printers, FAX machines, telephones, small appliances, microwave ovens, refrigerators, stereos, garage door openers, and low-voltage lighting systems. We can install a whole house surge protector to protect all of these systems. Unfortunately the local utility is not responsible for damages that can occur from
KNOB & TUBE WIRING
Knob and tube wiring was a common wiring system between 1880 and 1935. Wires were wound around ceramic knobs and drawn through ceramic tubes. If your home was built in this period, call for an assessment of your system. Knob and tube wiring can pose a fire hazard. It should not be insulated over. We
SMOKE DETECTORS
Smoke detectors are used to protect your family from smoke and fires in your home. These two things can catch you off guard while you’re in a deep sleep. Fires and smoke inhalation injure and kill many people each year. By having smoke detectors in and around bedrooms and hallways, these tragedies can be avoided.
GFCI’s
So let’s say you are outside with your power drill and it is raining. You are standing on the ground, and since the drill is wet there is a path from the hot wire inside the drill through you to ground. If electricity flows from hot to ground through you, it could be fatal. The
HOME SAFETY INSPECTIONS
Do you feel your home has electrical safety issues ? We can give you an assessment of your electrical panel, proper grounding of your system, and the type and condition of your wiring. The check takes minutes but could save you and your family from an electrical fire or accidental electrical shocks. If you would
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Cowlitz Electric provides commercial and residential electrical service to all of Cowlitz & Lewis counties.
