Gas prices are on the rise as is typical for the summer weather. That means your commute just got a little more expensive. It isn’t likely you will get a pay raise to compensate for the extra money you will be putting in your gas tank. You need to do something different. Electric cars are an option and are becoming increasingly more affordable. However, to maximize the investment in an electric car, you will want to consult a Los Angles electrician like those at The Electric Connection.

The standard Level I charger that is typically included in the price of an electric car or added into the total price for an extra fee. Unfortunately, if you plan on driving your electric car more than 30 miles before recharging it, your electric car will not be quite as economical as you thought. Level I chargers will take about 24 hours to fully your charge the car. Unless you will be leaving your car in the garage for a full day, possibly more, it will not get the chance to charge.

There is an option with the help of an electrician. Los Angeles electric car owners can get the most out of their electric cars by buying a Level II charging station. Level II stations can charge an electric car in as little as six hours depending on the model. The faster charging stations require a 240-volt outlet. This is why you need an electrician. The outlet is not a standard fixture in a garage or carport and will need to be specially installed by a certified electrician. Before the outlet can be installed, the electrician will need to inspect the existing electric panel to ensure there is enough power to run the charger. Do what you need to start saving money on your commute by giving The Electric Connection a call today and scheduling your appointment.

If you live in Maryland, Northern Virginia, or Washington, DC, there’s a good chance you’ve seen one of Kolb Electric’s bucket trucks driving around! Our bucket trucks allow us to expand our service line far beyond that of most electricians in the area, and overall, they’re pretty great! These are a few of our favorite things about our bucket trucks:

The best thing about our bucket trucks is also their most defining feature—their height! Our trucks can reach up to 50 ft. Thanks to the lift we get from the cherry pickers, we can work on utility poles and parking lot lights as well as large industrial structures and anything else that requires a little extra lift.

Even up that high in the air, our bucket trucks keep our electricians safe. The buckets are designed to reach about waist height, meaning there’s very little risk of anyone actually falling out. Best of all, if something does happen—the weather turns bad, for instance—they’re easy to move out of dangerous areas.

Though they might seem big and complicated, once you get down to it, bucket trucks are pretty easy to use! A set of controls inside the cab controls the crane, while another set inside the bucket itself allows the rider to raise and lower him or herself while up there.

Not only that, but our bucket trucks also have space to hold all of our equipment, meaning we’re always prepared for jobs that involve going up high.

Our bucket truck fleet has helped us become one of the most well-known electrical service companies in the MD-DC-VA area. If you need utility pole, parking lot lighting, or any other services that require a bucket truck, call Kolb Electric today!

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