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Breaker Panel Replacement in Des Moines

Jul 16, 2019

Breaker Panel Replacement in Des Moines

  • Electrical
Breaker panel replacement

Are you worried about the safety and code compliance of your home’s breaker panel or breaker meter? Then you should call the experts here at Integra Electrical! We recently completed a breaker panel replacement in Des Moines for a home that needed to be brought back up to code. The city of Des Moines requires new homes and homes with upgraded systems to be code compliant, which is where Integra Electrical steps in. Our licensed technicians are up to date with all laws and codes regarding your electrical system. Check out the photos below to see how this old system entered the 21st century!

Before the Breaker Panel Replacement in Des Moines

The home was built in 1973 and the panel had gone past the manufacturer’s recommended lifetime. It was time for a breaker panel and breaker meter upgrade.
Before the breaker panel replacement in Des Moines done by Integra Electrical

The old breaker panel was looking its age when our electricians arrived on the scene. We were ready to remove the old breaker and move on with a total replacement for this family.

Before the breaker panel replacement in Des Moines

After the Breaker Panel Replacement in Des Moines

After the breaker panel replacement in Des Moines done by Integra Electrical

The old breaker panel and breaker meter were installed when the home was built in the 1970’s. If your home has similar looking panels, then call Integra Electrical. You’ll get peace of mind knowing your system is operating safely and efficiently for your family.

After breaker panel replacement in Des Moines by Integra

Our team was able to get this home an upgraded breaker panel and breaker meter that took it into the 21st century. Panels installed during the 1970’s were not made the handle the electrical demands of modern homes. If you’ve recently gotten an addition to your home or installed new appliances, an increase in power capacity will be needed. Without this upgrade, the electrical panel is not compliant with current electrical code and it’s unable to handle the demands of the family.

If you need a breaker panel replacement in Des Moines, then call Integra Electrical!

By zach@admachines.com

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Electrical Conduit Installation in Des Moines

May 13, 2019

Electrical Conduit Installation in Des Moines

  • Electrical

If your family is purchasing a new hot tub in the Des Moines area, then you need a professional electrician to install the wiring. Without a licensed electrician, there’s a risk of faulty wiring or electrical injury to your family. If you need a hot tub electrical conduit installation in Des Moines, then call the experts at Integra Electrical! Our team has over 25 years of experience in the business, which means we’ve seen and done it all. Our technicians always go above and beyond to ensure the satisfaction of our customers at every opportunity. When we got the call to install a PVC conduit line for a new hot tub in Des Moines, our team was ready to jump into action.

During the Hot Tub Electrical Conduit Installation in Des Moines

If you need a hot tub wired in the Des Moines area, then calling Integra Electrical should be your first step. Our years of experience mean we do every job right the first time you call. When we went to perform a  PVC electrical conduit installation in Des Moines, it was a job we were more than prepared to handle. Our technicians arrived in clean, clearly marked uniforms with all of the tools necessary to perform the job. It’s dangerous to have electrical wires near water, so digging a conduit trench and insulating the wires is a safety standard. Our technicians follow the National Electrical Code, which ensured the safety and comfort of your family for years to come.

Seen above, our technicians hand dug this electrical conduit trench in order to protect the lawn from unnecessary damage. Using shovels and hand-digging the conduit line may be more work, but it’s also better for the landscape of our customers. It’s our commitment to quality and service that sets Integra Electrical apart from the competition.

After the Hot Tub PVC Conduit Installation in Des Moines

After we finished installing the conduit line, you wouldn’t have known we had been there. Other companies would require the owner to back-fill the trench, which would require adding new grass seed and manual labor. Here at Integra Electrical, we set a new standard for customer service. Our technicians filled the trench back for the homeowner, making it look as if no work had been done at all. With the conduit installation complete, the homeowners can safely hook up their new hot tub without any complications. We hope they enjoy many summers in their backyard relaxing!

If you need an electrical conduit installed, or any other residential electrical needs, then call the experts at Integra Electrical!

By zach@admachines.com

What to Know About Electrical Code Compliance in Iowa

Apr 25, 2019

What to Know About Electrical Code Compliance in Iowa

  • Electrical
Electrical Code Compliance from Integra in Iowa

If you’re remodeling your home or upgrading your electrical system, then you should be aware about electrical code compliance in Iowa. All across the country, communities have electrical codes designed to keep people safe. These codes help minimize injuries and property damage from faults, fires, and electrical shocks. The codes and the buildings following it change along with our technological advancements and growing power consumption. In other words, a newly-built home follows different requirements than a home built in the 1980’s. You aren’t required to change your old home’s wiring, but it’s a lot safer to replace it. If you do any work involving your home’s electrical system, it’s important to know your electrical code’s requirements.

 

Here’s a brief overview on electrical code compliance for Iowa homeowners.

 

National and local codes.

  • No matter where you live, there’s a National Electric Code (NEC) that applies to all commercial and residential wiring. This code gets updated every three years and was last updated in 2017.
  • Individual states can choose to amend, alter, or altogether reject the NEC and use local codes. Local building departments determine the exact changes.

 

Common code requirements.

There are a wide variety of NEC variants in the 50 states. However, there are some general requirements you’ll see in most states. Be aware that local building departments may have different requirements.

  • Boxes: Most municipalities allow plastic electrical boxes, but some will require metal ones.
  • Service panels: These generally don’t need upgrading unless you need to add a new circuit.
  • Circuits: Existing circuits can’t be overloaded by adding a new service. Your average home has 120-volt circuits with 15-volt amps, and lights must be on 15-amp circuits. Areas like kitchens and utility areas may have 20 amps.
  • Cable: Most places accept non-metallic cable. However, armored or conduit cable may be required if the cable is exposed.
  • Receptacles, fixtures, and appliances: All of these must be safely grounded.
  • Wire size: 15-amp circuits require 14-gauge wire while 20-amp circuits use 12-gauge wire. You may need larger wire for cable runs over 500 feet.

In addition to general building-wide rules, there are highly detailed requirements for each room in your house and the outside.

 

Unsure about the code? Call on us!

 

Following electrical codes, whether national or local, is very important for your safety, but it’s also pretty confusing. That’s why we suggest you trust Integra Electrical for any electrical job you need done. Our professionals are highly qualified and knowledgeable about electrical code compliance in Iowa. They’ll be able to best advise you on any electrical projects you want done, so call Integra today for all your electrical needs!

By zach@admachines.com