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10/20/2026

Emergency Service Replacement – Part 2

Here’s Part 2 of that emergency service changeout in Grand Bay!

This one came in as an emergency call yesterday, so we had to move pretty quick. We got the permit pulled right away and worked with Alabama Power to coordinate an emergency disconnect so we could get the bad service replaced.

One thing I’m thankful for is the great working relationship we’ve built with our local permit office, electrical inspectors, and Alabama Power. When situations like this come up, having good communication with everyone involved makes a world of difference.

We’ve worked hard over the years to build those relationships, and it really helps when a customer needs something handled in a hurry. Everybody has a job to do, but working together helps us get things done safely and without unnecessary delays.

In this video, I’m just walking through the new service and going over what all we replaced.

Glad we could get this customer taken care of! That’s what it’s all about.

Coastal Electric Co.
251-455-4510

10/20/2026

Emergency Service Replacement – Part 1

Got a call yesterday about an electrical service issue in Grand Bay that needed some immediate attention.

We got the permit pulled quickly and coordinated with Alabama Power to schedule an emergency disconnect so we could get this customer taken care of.

This first video shows what we walked into and why the service needs replacing.

Stay tuned for Part 2 when we get everything replaced and power restored!

Coastal Electric Co.
251-455-4510

10/19/2026

That’s all it was? Took you longer to drive here than it did to fix it!” 😂

Yep, I’ve heard that one a few times!

Sometimes we can show up, find a problem, and have it fixed in 20 minutes.

But here’s the thing…

It might’ve only taken 20 minutes to fix, but it took years of experience to know what to look for.

And trust me, for every 20-minute job, there’s one that should’ve taken 20 minutes and turns into half a day.

I believe in honest work, fair prices, and treating people the way I’d want my own family treated.

You’re not just paying for our time. You’re paying for knowing how to get it done right.

251-455-4510

Did you know we have industrial customers ?We’re spending our Sunday out at A*Z Galvanizing getting some electrical work...
10/18/2026

Did you know we have industrial customers ?

We’re spending our Sunday out at A*Z Galvanizing getting some electrical work knocked out.

Why Sunday?

One thing about working with industrial customers is you can’t always just show up Monday through Friday, 8 to 5. These facilities have production schedules to keep, and shutting things down during normal business hours isn’t always an option.

That’s why we do our best to work around their schedule. If that means coming in on a Sunday so they can keep things running during the week, that’s what we’ll do.

A lot of folks know us for residential work, service upgrades, generators, and things like that, but we also handle commercial and industrial electrical work.

We’re a small, local, family-owned company, but we’re not scared of the bigger jobs either!

Coastal Electric Co.
📞 251-455-4510

10/17/2026

An electrical arc flash can happen instantly and ruin your day, PPE and lock out tag out is important.

If your electric bill has suddenly gone through the roof, don’t automatically assume the power company is overcharging y...
10/17/2026

If your electric bill has suddenly gone through the roof, don’t automatically assume the power company is overcharging you.

Sometimes the problem is sitting right there in your house.

A failing water heater element, an HVAC system running on auxiliary heat more than it should, or an appliance that’s running constantly can quietly run your electric bill up.

And here’s something a lot of people don’t realize…

An electrical problem doesn’t always mean something stops working.

Sometimes everything appears to be working just fine, but the equipment is using far more electricity than it normally would.

I’ve talked to homeowners who just accepted a ridiculously high electric bill because they figured that’s what electricity costs these days. 😂

Now, don’t get me wrong. Electricity isn’t cheap, especially down here on the Gulf Coast when those AC units are working overtime.

But if your bill suddenly jumps and your habits haven’t changed, it’s worth investigating.

Sometimes finding the problem costs a whole lot less than continuing to pay for it every month.

Just a little advice from your friendly neighborhood electrician!

Coastal Electric Co.
Local, Family-Owned, Licensed & Insured
251-455-4510

10/16/2026

The next generation of electricians won’t need ladders… they’ll need landing gear! 🚀⚡😂

10/15/2026

Here’s something I wish more homeowners understood…

Just because you have an empty spot in your electrical panel doesn’t necessarily mean you have room for another circuit. 😂

I get calls all the time from people wanting to add a hot tub, EV charger, workshop, or some other piece of equipment.

“There’s plenty of room in my breaker box!”

Well… not really 😂

There’s a difference between having physical space for another breaker and having enough electrical capacity to handle the additional load.

You might have six empty breaker spaces and already be close to what your electrical service can safely handle.

Or you might have a completely full panel and still have plenty of available electrical capacity.

That’s why we perform load calculations instead of just looking at how many empty spots are left.

And no, putting in a bigger breaker doesn’t magically give you more electricity. 😂

Sometimes adding a circuit is simple. Sometimes it requires a little planning. And sometimes a service upgrade really is necessary.

Our job isn’t to sell you something you don’t need. It’s to figure out what you actually need and do it right.

That’s the difference between just installing electrical equipment and understanding how it all works.

Coastal Electric Co.
Local, Family-Owned, Licensed & Insured
251-455-4510

A little electrical history you probably didn’t know…Believe it or not, there was a time when electricians weren’t just ...
10/15/2026

A little electrical history you probably didn’t know…

Believe it or not, there was a time when electricians weren’t just electricians.

When electricity first started making its way into homes in the late 1800s, electrical wiring was a brand-new trade. There weren’t nearly as many established rules, safety standards, or installation methods as we have today.

Early electrical installations sometimes used wires supported by porcelain k***s and tubes, which is where the term “knob-and-tube wiring” comes from.

And here’s the crazy part…

Some of that wiring is STILL in houses today, well over 100 years later! 😂

Now, just because something has survived that long doesn’t mean it’s safe to keep using. Over the years, insulation deteriorates, connections get modified, and electrical demands increase dramatically.

Think about it. Those houses were originally wired for a few lights and maybe a handful of small appliances.

Today we’ve got central AC, electric dryers, microwaves, computers, TVs, and enough phone chargers to supply a small army. 😂

Electrical technology has come a LONG way, and thankfully, so have our safety standards.

Just a little history from your local electrician!

Coastal Electric Co.
Licensed & Insured
251-455-4510

10/13/2026

Here’s something most homeowners don’t realize…

Just because your house has a 200-amp electrical service doesn’t mean you’re using 200 amps.

I hear people say all the time, “I’ve got a 200-amp panel, so my house is pulling 200 amps.”

Nope. 😂

That 200 amps is the rating of your service equipment, not how much electricity your house is actually using.

Your home only draws what the electrical loads demand at any given time.

And here’s another thing that surprises people…

You can have breakers in your panel that add up to WAY more than 200 amps, and that’s completely normal.

That doesn’t automatically mean your panel is overloaded.

Electrical loads are calculated based on several factors, including what equipment you have and how it’s expected to operate.

That’s why we don’t just count breakers when determining whether a service can handle additional equipment.

Electricity is a little more complicated than just adding up numbers. 😂

Hope somebody learned something new today!

Coastal Electric Co.
Licensed & Insured
251-455-4510

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