|
|
TEGG SERVICES
Straus Family Creamery
Knights' Electric, Inc.'s TEGG Service technicians have just completed work at Straus Family Creamery
in Marshall, testing the creamery plant's electrical system and electrical equipment. "We want to make sure our electrical system is running safely and efficiently," says Albert Straus, oldest son of Bill and Ellen Straus, who began their family farm in 1941.
|
|
|
Straus Family Creamery products |
|
|
|
Straus Family Creamery produces organic milk, butter, yogurt and ice cream, which is available in over 25 states
and can be purchased locally at Whole Foods, Raley's and Trader Joe's. Their European-styled butter has been named "One of the top Premium Butters in America", by Food and Wine
magazine. |
|
Straus Family Creamery has extremely high standards regarding their healthy farm practices. Cows graze in the
fields and they do not use any herbicides, pesticides or chemical fertilizers. All products are produced in accordance with USDA Organic Regulations and third-party certified by
Quality Assurance International (QAI). |
|
|
Colorful holding tank at
Straus Family Creamery
(click photo to enlarge) |
|
|
|
These standards also carry over to their environmentally-safe plant. They work with the goals of conserving
water, recycling wherever possible and strictly avoiding environmentally-detrimental chemicals.As for Knights' Electric's TEGG Service
inspection and evaluation of the electrical system, Lynda Morgan, Facilities Manager at Straus Family Creamery, says "We're always striving to keep in compliance and maintain safety standards."
Knights' Electric's TEGG Service
will now evaluate their test findings at the plant and make recommendations to Straus Family Creamery regarding upgrades and repairs to assure plant safety and avoid power loss within the electrical system including their electrical equipment.
|
|
COMMERCIAL
Walden Studios – Lights, Camera,
Ethernet!
|
Walden Studios built by Oliver & Company in Geyserville, Ca.
(click photo to enlarge)
|
|
Walden Studios in Geyserville
has a
HomeWorks lighting system
that can be programmed and controlled from a remote location. This Ethernet connection requires a HomeWorks processor, which plugs into a computer or wireless router to control all phases of the lighting system. Knights' Electric installed the HomeWorks system at Walden Studios along with the entire electrical system.
|
|
The HomeWorks lighting system includes programming for timers, light levels and desired combinations of lighting
schemes that can turn on lights, dim lighting over a given time span or light various sections of a building when desired. At Walden Studios the automated blinds are also controlled
by the HomeWorks system. |
|
|
Reflecting pool on the south side
of Walden Studios.
(click photo to enlarge) |
|
|
|
|
Steel walkway is lit from underneath
as it leads to entrance.
(click photo to enlarge) |
|
|
|
The HomeWorks lighting system can be used in commercial or residential
applications, however it is not designed to be programmed by the end-user. Once Knights' Electric installs the initial program making adjustments for the end-user is a relatively
simple task. |
|
Scott Cameron, Residential Project Manager for Knights' Electric, was involved in designing the HomeWorks system for Walden Studios. He can make
changes in the programming for the Walden Studios lighting system from his office at Knights' Electric in Windsor. Aside from the HomeWorks processor, which plugs into the computer in
the remote location, there is a minimal amount of specialized internet equipment that is required to complete the Ethernet connection.
|
|
|
Driveway leading to Walden Studios is well-lit with 50-watt lights
mounted on poles.
(click photo to enlarge) |
|
|
|
|
Bocce ball court will be ready for night games when the surface is
completed.
(click photo to enlarge) |
|
|
|
At Walden Studios the landscape lighting, parking lot and driveway lighting along
with the top floor of the building are all controlled by the HomeWorks lighting system. The ground floor retail area has its own lighting switches. |
|
RESIDENTIAL
John Crawford Builds His Own Home
|
The finishing touches are being applied to John Crawford's house.
(click photo to enlarge)
|
|
When you build your own custom home and hire a contractor to do the work you put a lot of faith into the
contractor's judgment and vision. Of course the homeowner has a vision also. There is usually some give and take on how the home will look and feel when it's completed and that means
a few or a lot of changes. For John Crawford it's simple, he and his wife are making the decisions and John is building their home. |
|
The first thing you will notice when you enter the home are the twelve foot ceilings as well as ceiling fans in
virtually every room including the outdoor veranda in the rear of the home. There are also over 100 recessed Halo lighting fixtures throughout the home. All of the fixtures and the
entire electrical system were installed by Knights' Electric, Inc. |
|
|
Front entryway features baby grand piano
and recessed lighting.
(click photo to enlarge) |
|
|
|
|
Living room with lighted ceiling fans
and more recessed lighting.
(click photo to enlarge) |
|
|
|
John Crawford Construction has worked with Knights' Electric for many years, mostly on commercial projects
including winery projects such as Rodney Strong
, Silver Oak Cellars and Montemaggiore. Crawford specializes in design/build projects
with a keen insight for saving his customers money in the construction process. |
|
Crawford has been impressed with Knights' Electric's journeyman Thomas Lamburth, who installed
the structured media panel for television, phone, satellite and networking. Every outlet throughout the home has four cables for these functions, which makes the home very flexible
for changing configurations. |
|
|
Kitchen area with pendant
and recessed lighting.
(click photo to enlarge) |
|
|
|
|
Hallway to master bathroom
features wall sconces.
(click photo to enlarge) |
|
|
|
One other special feature in the home is a switch in the master bedroom that throws
on all of the exterior lights as a security measure. It's one of the things that you can do when you build your own home and have Knights' Electric to install it for you. |
|
|
|
|
Covered patio leads to outdoor patio
and veranda.
(click photo to enlarge) |
|
Veranda has ceiling fans and recessed
lighting also.
(click photo to enlarge) |
|
Back to Top
|
|
