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Cory Butts Electric & A/C
Q&A
My smart devices keep resetting after storms. Is this a problem with the City of Lampasas grid?
Frequent lightning in our area creates high surge risk on the overhead lines. While the utility manages the grid, surges can enter your home and damage sensitive electronics. Installing a whole-house surge protector at your main panel is a critical defense, acting as a sacrificial device to absorb those violent spikes before they reach your equipment.
My power line comes from a pole to a mast on my roof. What should I watch for with this setup?
Overhead service masts are common here. Inspect the mast for rust or physical damage, and ensure the conduit is securely attached to your roof and siding. Watch for trees encroaching on the service drop wires. Any work on the mast or the meter enclosure requires a permit from the Lampasas Building Inspections Department and should only be done by a licensed electrician.
How can I prepare my home's electrical system for a summer brownout or a winter ice storm?
For summer peaks, ensure your AC system is on a dedicated, properly sized circuit and consider a hard-wired surge protector. For winter ice storms, a permanently installed generator with a transfer switch is the safest backup. Never use a portable generator indoors or connect it directly to your home's wiring, as backfeed can electrocute utility workers.
Can my 1969-era home with a 100-amp panel handle adding a heat pump or an EV charger?
Not safely without an upgrade. A 100-amp service from that era is already near its limit with standard appliances. Adding a heat pump or Level 2 EV charger would require a service upgrade to 200 amps, and we must first check for a Federal Pacific panel, which is a known fire hazard and would need immediate replacement regardless.
The lights went out and I smell something burning. How fast can an electrician get here?
For an emergency like that, we dispatch immediately. From our central location near W.M. Brook Park, we can typically be at your door within 3-5 minutes using US-183. A burning odor indicates an active fault, so our priority is to secure your panel and prevent a potential fire before restoring power safely.
My lights dim when the AC kicks on in my Downtown Lampasas home. Is this just old wiring acting up?
That's a classic sign of an overloaded system. Your home's original cloth-jacketed copper wiring is now 57 years old and wasn't designed for today's simultaneous loads. Modern kitchens and entertainment centers demand far more current than a 1969 system anticipated, causing voltage drops that appear as dimming lights.
Does the rocky, hilly soil around W.M. Brook Park affect my home's electrical grounding?
Absolutely. Rocky soil has high electrical resistance, which can compromise your grounding electrode system. A proper ground is essential for safety and surge dissipation. We often need to drive longer rods or use multiple rods in series to achieve the low-resistance ground required by code, especially on these hillside properties.
I want to upgrade my panel. What permits and codes do I need to follow in Lampasas?
All panel upgrades require a permit from the Lampasas Building Inspections Department and must comply with the 2023 National Electrical Code, which is enforced by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. As a Master Electrician, I handle the permit application, scheduling inspections, and ensuring the installation meets all current safety standards for AFCI protection and equipment labeling.
