Showers in the Forecast?

One of the first rules of electricity we learn is that you never; under any circumstances mix electricity with water.   

It would then also serve as a general rule of thumb for electrical work and rain. The combination can be dangerous!

Most electrical contracting businesses will have their electrician’s schedules filled with various electrical services any given day throughout a given week, so let's talk about what happens when it rains?

If the needed electrical service or electrical repair is located on the exterior of a commercial building, in a parking lot, or outside of a residential dwelling that is not covered from rainfall…for the safety of everyone involved, the appointment should be rescheduled for another date.

Any electrical contractor’s primary concern is always safety,  so electricians will take precautions like using insulated tools, wearing protective gear, and avoiding direct contact with wet areas when working in damp conditions, however performing electrical repairs out in the rain or during a thunderstorm is a different story altogether.

Rainwater in particular; contains dissolved salts from the atmosphere that can conduct electricity, which can make performing electrical work in rainy weather conditions very dangerous. The electrician may get electrical shocks while working outdoors during a downpour, or the electrical work being performed can be fouled by moisture as well, so it would be well advised to wait out the storm or reschedule the appointment for a time when the weather cooperates.

It is understandably frustrating to make a scheduled appointment for any kind of service call; only to be told you have to reschedule for another time due to weather, however Bolt Electric in San Antonio takes the safety of our employees and customers very seriously; and we do our best to satisfy all parties involved.  We never want to have to reschedule our customers, but sometimes it is completely necessary and unavoidable.

We hope this information will help folks take the dangers of performing electrical service and repair in inclement weather to heart,

and understand the possibility of having to reschedule an appointment due to bad weather.

If you’re needing electrical maintenance and repair for your Residential home or Commercial business, Bolt Electric is here for you!

If you need electrical repairs in San Antonio for Parking Lot Pole Lights, Bolt Electric can assist with that as well,

or any Pole Light Fixture LED Upgrades. Give us a call to see if your commercial business qualifies for the CPS Rebate Program! https://www.boltelectricsa.com/led-lighting-upgrades

Needing Whole Home Surge Protection? Bolt Electric can install Whole Home Surge Protection, and inspect your

service panel for code compliance and safety!

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Give us a call to get on our schedule! Our friendly office staff is waiting for your call.

BOLT ELECTRIC, LLC

18847 REDLAND ROAD, SUITE 105

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78259

(210) 545-2658