Marbec Electric Protects You From Weather Hazards

Thunderstorms pose a safety hazard in several ways. Lightning is the most dangerous part of a thunderstorm, and it kills more people than hurricanes and tornadoes combined. Thunderstorms produce heavy rain, which can cause flash flooding. The strong winds from a thunderstorm can also cause widespread damage. Each of these components requires specific precautions to minimize their danger.
A thunderstorm typically has a diameter of 15 miles and lasts for 30 minutes, which is much smaller than a hurricane or winter storm. The National Weather Service places specific criteria on a severe thunderstorm. These include thunderstorms that produce hail with a diameter of at least ¾ inch, wind gusts of at least 58 mph or a tornado. Severe thunderstorms comprise about 10 percent of all thunderstorms. And we know how quickly Central Florida weather can become dangerous.
Lightning
Lightning from a thunderstorm can strike as far as 10 miles away in from any rain. This generally means that you are at risk from lightning. Lightning travels much faster than sound, which allows you to estimate your distance from the lightning. You can do this by measuring the number of seconds between the lightning and thunder. Divide this result by five to obtain the distance to the lightning in miles.
The NWS recommends that you stay indoors for 30 minutes after the last clap of thunder when you hear thunder less than 30 seconds after the lightning. This rule is known as the 30/30 lightning safety rule.
Emergency Shelter
You may need to take emergency shelter in a thunderstorm if you don’t have time to get back to your main residence before the thunderstorm hits. A shelter should generally be a sturdy structure that is closed on the top. It should also have some type of wiring or plumbing through the structure to ground it from the lightning. A vehicle with a hard top is better than no shelter at all.
Avoid taking emergency shelter in structures that are vulnerable to high winds, such as a mobile home. Outdoors shelters such as sheds, pavilions and golf’s typically will not protect you from flying debris and lightning. Avoid and report downed power lines. Bring pets under shelter to protect them during hailstorms.
Indoor Precautions
You must also take additional precautions once you are safely indoors. Unplug any electrical appliances that you don’t need immediately, since lightning can severely damage electrical appliances when they are plugged in. Refrain from activities that involve running water, such as taking a bath or shower. Running water can provide a conduit for lightning. Draw the blinds to protect yourself from broken windows.
Once the storm clears and you're safe it is time to take account of the any damage that might be done. Let Marbec Enterprises help you get back on your feet.

Lake Helen, FL
(386) 956-1594
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Prevent Sparks: Contact Marbec Electrical

As its name implies, an Arc fault Circuit Interrupter is designed to detect electrical arcing, and turn off the current to wiring or appliances where arcing is occurring. An electrical arc occurs anytime an electric current jumps through a gap or airspace between two conductors. This typically produces a visible spark, or sparks. We’re all familiar with small sparks which can be seen inside electric tools and motors, and tiny sparks which may occur when we plug an electrical device into a wall outlet. Small levels of arcing are normal and benign in these places, but dangerous arcing is a different matter. Dangerous levels of arcing can involve damaged insulation, worn or broken conductors, many other electrical problems. This type of arcing is the single greatest cause for electrical fires across our continent, and has resulted in hundreds of human fatalities, hundreds of thousands of fires, and billions of dollars in property damages. AFCI’s are designed to detect dangerous levels of arcing while ignoring benign occurrences. When dangerous arcing occurs, an AFCI will immediately detect this and turn off the electrical current for the affected circuit. If someone tries to reset the AFCI, and it trips again rapidly, this is typically an indicator of a larger problem.
While a GFCI is designed to detect electricity which has become shorted to ground, an AFCI is designed to detect arcing within wiring or electrical devices or appliances. AFCI units look a lot like circuit breakers, and are typically located inside breaker boxes, rather than outlets. However, they are able to detect dangerous arcing conditions a breaker cannot detect. In addition, AFCIs are manufactured for circuits carrying up to 100 amps, so they can protect buildings from arcing in large equipment like stoves and central air units.
AFCIs have been developed and mandated by law to protect lives and property from electrical fires caused by arcing. However, many older homes and buildings have not been retrofitted with these devices and remain unprotected. To make matters worse, older buildings are more likely to have outdated wiring and appliances, and insulation problems and other conditions which cause arcing problems. If you are concerned about your wiring and would like to schedule a safety inspection, call Marbec Enterprises. Our electricians are licensed and equipped to inspect electrical systems, and can determine if your home or building is sufficiently protected by AFCI protective devices.

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Marbec Enterprises (MarbecElectric.com) is a Florida owned and operated electrical contractor with years of commercial, industrial and residential knowledge in the electrical.

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You are the most important people to us. We will respond quickly and graciously to your needs.

Without you, we wouldn’t exist. You can depend on us because we depend on you.
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You’re not just another project. We believe in personal relationships, and making you comfortable with every decision about your electrical service needs.

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We know that you can take your business to our competitors. That’s why we strive to give you our best work for a fair price—every time.

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Marbec Enterprise

At Marbec Enterprises (MarbecElectric.com), we pride ourselves in knowing the capability we have of meeting all types of construction demands and deadlines.

We understand the importance of all field and project management coordination to bring all our construction projects on time and on budget. Our field and office staff continues to bring a personal commitment to providing our customers with solutions, answers, and support for all electrical concerns.

Our background has been in multi-family housing, commercial office space, research and development, clean rooms, high tech fabrications, student housing, restaurants, and all types of tenant improvements, shells and cores, hospital and health care facilities, building renovations, high rise buildings, hotels, government buildings, fire alarm and security system, and tele/data installations.

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During our partnering of design build projects, we have established strong loyal relationships with the area’s top general contractors, owners, and construction
managers and provide complete assistance during the design/development phase of the project. Marbec Electric can assist with project budgeting, value engineering options and constructability recommendations.

We are experienced in all types of fast-track design build projects including tenant improvement, shells, site work, and clean rooms.

Our coordination with construction and project management teams, field staff, utility companies, and estimators solves all the construction requirements for our clients. Learn more at: marbecelectric.com

Lake Helen, FL
(386) 956-1594
http://marbecelectric.com