Blog Posts in May, 2019

Prepare for Rolling Blackouts by Installing a Backup Generator!

On May 15 th , 2019, Cal Fire released a statement on their investigation of the Camp Fire, concluding that the fire was caused by electrical transmission lines owned by PG&E. The fire was fueled by dry vegetation and strong winds leading to the most devastating and deadliest fire in the history of California, killing 85 people and burning over 150,000 acres across 5 towns in Butte County. In an ...

The Difference Between Hard Water & Soft Water on Your Appliances

The Difference Between Hard Water & Soft Water on Your Appliances “Hard water” is the mineral-heavy water that’s often found in municipal water systems. It tends to occur when chalk, magnesium, iron, calcium, and lime seep into the local water supply before it can reach the aquifer. “Soft water,” on the other hand, is water that has been treated to remove minerals and replace them with salt ions. ...