Look, but Don’t Touch.

No question, electricity is an important, everyday part of our lives, but it’s also extremely dangerous.  If you have a utility pole near your home, keep your distance!   If a downed power line occurs nearby, never approach the area.  It’s amazing how obvious this fact is, yet Americans die every year touching them.

Just what does a utility pole consist of –

1.  Transmission wires…they carry electricity at up to 500 kilovolts

2.  Communication lines…used for cable tv, telephones, etc.

3.  Distribution wires…they carry the power to your home

4.  Transformer…this metal cannister converts high voltage to low voltage

Look, it’s okay to be curious.  I am curious about lions, but I wouldn’t jump into their habitat at the Albuquerque zoo and feed one!  Whenever you see a downed power line call us immediately to fix the problem.  We are Daylight Electric and Appliance serving all of Belen and the ABQ area.  That phone number for any electrical problem is (505) 864-3980.

Beware of Power Lines.

As one of Belen’s and Albuquerque’s experts at installing and repairing power poles we want you to always have a healthy respect for power lines.  If you encounter a downed line and think you can tackle it…you will lose!  These are potentially dangerous moments that may define the rest of your life.

Here are some tips if a power line falls on your car –

1.  Stay inside of your car if at all possible.  In this cell phone era it is a lot easier.

2.  Don’t touch anything on the inside of your car.

3.  Reach for that aforementioned cell phone and call 911.

4.  Warn people outside NOT to touch your car.

5.  Do exactly what the arriving officer tells you to do.

Here at Daylight Electric and Appliance we have a healthy respect for power poles and the lines that join them together.  When you need electrical work done in the Albuquerque area and especially Belen please give us a call.  Again, we are Daylight Electric and Appliance at (505) 864-3980.