May 2014 - Pieper-Houston Electric

Your No. 1 Hurricane Prep: Backup Power

Your No. 1 Hurricane Prep: Backup Power One of the scarcest resources after a hurricane is electricity. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most important. Medical facilities and police and fire stations need electricity to maintain public wellness, which is why they plan ahead with permanent backup power. But private businesses often see the effects […]

Staying Grounded: The Importance of Safeguarding Your Circuits

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Pieper-Houston Electric

Staying Grounded: The Importance of Safeguarding Your Circuits If you’re planning on rearranging, relocating or purchasing new machines or electronics, do you have plans in place to ensure your equipment is properly grounded? Without professional grounding, dangerous shock hazards exist that could electrocute employees, cause damage to sensitive electronics or produce showers of sparks around […]