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  • January 26, 2022

    EV charging station cost

    As gas prices continue to rise, electric cars are becoming more and more accessible, both in choices and cost as well. For many, weaning themselves from fossil fuels and helping…
  • An open industrial electrical control panel, meticulously arranged with various wires, circuit breakers, and components inside a metal cabinet, showcases the precision of an electrician in Vancouver WA.
    October 2, 2020

    Commercial vs. Residential Electricians

    When it comes to residential and commercial electrical jobs, there are some substantial differences. Wiring a commercial or residential job may seem similar in many ways. However, not all electricians…
  • Two workers, wearing hard hats, inspect an open electrical panel. One wears a yellow hat and black shirt, while the other has a white hat and red shirt. The electricians in Vancouver WA ensure every detail is checked thoroughly for safety and efficiency.
    June 18, 2020

    How To Buy Electrical Panels

    In need of a new electrical panel? This is an important electrical device in any home or office. All the circuits in your home feed into a central circuit breaker…
  • A close-up of an electric vehicle charging station with a green cover open and a blue electric vehicle plugged in, charging, showcasing top-notch electrical work that even an electrician would admire.
    April 15, 2020

    Wiring Harnesses For Electric Vehicles

    You can see Prairie Electric’s work everywhere you go in Southwest Washington and Northwest Oregon. For more than 35 years, we’ve helped power the region across a wide range of…
  • Close-up of wooden planks with a natural brown color and visible grain patterns, reminiscent of the craftsmanship an electrician in Vancouver might admire when installing fixtures in a rustic home.
    June 26, 2019

    “Plyscrapers”, Cross-Laminated Timber, and The Canyons

    Here’s a word you should probably get used to hearing: plyscrapers. What are plyscrapers? They're skyscrapers made of wood! The “ply” comes from plywood, although the term “plyscraper” is really…
  • A neatly organized electrical panel with various wires, switches, and components connected inside a metal enclosure, thoughtfully crafted by a skilled electrician in Vancouver WA.
    July 31, 2018

    Industrial Electrical Panel Conversions

    Electricity is essential. Not only is it required in our homes, offices, restaurants and hospitals, but it plays an integral role in industrial facilities, ranging from manufacturing plants to water…
  • Three people working at a large desk with architectural plans, a laptop, and a blue hard hat. They are discussing electrical details and marking the plans with pens.
    March 27, 2018

    Choosing Electrical Design-Build Contractors in Washington State

    If you’ve won the contract for a new construction project or remodel in Vancouver and are starting to map out your project scope, consider bringing electrical design-build contractors into the…
  • A vivid display of lightning streaks across a dark blue sky at night, illuminating rooftops, trees, and power lines below, much like the skillful work of an electrician in Vancouver WA ensuring our homes stay safe and bright.
    February 15, 2018

    Why Your Business Needs Surge Suppression

    (Updated Feb. 20, 2021) Anyone with a house full of people trying to get ready for school or work knows the drill. Eventually, everyone ends up in the kitchen, turning…
  • A silver electronic device with a honeycomb-patterned ventilation panel on one end and visible ports for connectivity, offering expert craftsmanship reminiscent of a skilled Vancouver electrician.
    February 11, 2018

    Power Requirements for Operating Bitcoin Server

    With the dramatic spike in the worth of the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency industry recently, it is understandable that more and more people are interested in what it takes to operate…
  • December 13, 2017

    What is Clash Detection?

    UPDATED: March 21, 2020  What is clash detection, and how can it help avoid electrical problems? Simply put, clash detection is a tool used in the building information modeling (BIM)…