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Oil Tank Batteries: Everything You Need to Know about Design, Construction, and Maintenance

June 15, 2023 3:17 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Oil Tank Batteries: Everything You Need to Know about Design, Construction, and Maintenance Oil tank batteries are used to store crude oil, produced water, or natural gas liquids. They are a crucial part of the oil industry, providing a means of tracking the flow and storage of oil from production to transportation. A battery refers to a collection of multiple tanks, typically two or more, that are interconnected to form a single unit for the storage of hydrocarbons. In this blog post, we will discuss everything you need to know about oil tank battery design, construction, and maintenance. Design of... View Article


What Are the Causes of Circuit Breaker Overheating?

February 14, 2022 3:43 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Your home’s circuit breakers in its electrical panel are a safety feature designed to reduce your home’s risk of electrical fires. Any electricity that gets used in your home flows through these breakers, each of which carefully monitors operating temperature of the circuit and electrical system. If the temperature gets too high, the breaker shuts off. If you feel your circuit breakers and sense a little warmth, this is completely normal; however, there’s a difference between warm and hot, and a breaker should never feel hot. If the breaker is still getting hot despite being wired and connected correctly, the... View Article


Why It’s Important to Use Surge Protectors

January 31, 2022 3:43 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Electrical professionals strongly recommend the use of surge protectors by owners of residential and business properties alike. There are two main options for surge protectors: whole-home and outlet or strip surge protection. Both have their own unique advantages and disadvantages, and both are designed to protect your home and devices from power surges. Let’s take a closer look at surge protector uses and why they are beneficial to have in your home. Extra protection for electronic devices Today’s homes and businesses use more electronic devices than ever before. This means there is a much greater reliance on electricity to power... View Article


What Is High-Pressure Water Jetting or Hydro Jetting?

December 28, 2021 12:06 am Published by Leave your thoughts

If you’ve never heard of hydrovac or hydro-excavation services in Carlsbad, NM, you’re not alone. Instead of digging in the dirt, you can use a pressurized stream of water to excavate and remove soil. It’s safe, effective and provides an easy, eco-friendly way of excavating anything from trenches and piling holes to oil wells and utility holes. Here’s a brief overview of hydrovac services and how they can benefit your site in the Carlsbad, NM area. How hydrovac and hydro-excavation works Hydro-excavation uses pressurized water to move and remove soil. A truck with a large tank of water is brought... View Article


How Do Pump Jacks Work?

December 14, 2021 12:06 am Published by Leave your thoughts

If you’ve been around an oil field or a water well, you’ve been around pump jacks. Both above-ground pump jacks and water well pump jacks operate similarly in Carlsbad, NM. They mechanically lift liquid out of the ground so that it can be used for other purposes. While JB Electric LLC specializes in oil field pump jack installation, we’re happy to install water well pump jacks, too. Read on to learn more about how they work; then call us for your next installation project. What are pump jacks, and how do they work? Pump jacks power about 96 percent of... View Article


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