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TechShield Keeps Our Concept Home Cool; Lowers Energy Costs
During our hot South Texas summers, we need our homes to be energy efficient. At nearly 7,000 square feet, running the air conditioner in our San Antonio Living Concept Home could be outrageously expensive, especially in the summertime! Video Watch
Concept Home: Incorporating Natural Features into the Design
It’s time for another visit to Cordillera Ranch in Boerne, site of the 2006 San Antonio Living Concept Home. This year we’ve teamed up with Custom builder Ray Stadler to build a luxurious 2.5 million dollar home with amazing views of the ranch’s Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course and the Texas Hill Country. Video Watch
San Antonio Living Concept Home: Cordillera Ranch
Cordillera Ranch is an 8,600-acre master planned residential community located north of San Antonio in the Texas Hill Country.

Electrical Guide

Breaker repair
Breakers usually trip because of a short circuit, an overload, or a fault in one of the devices connected to the circuit. But if a breaker continues to trip, after you've unplugged all appliances and turned off all switches on that circuit, you could have a bad breaker.
Fuse maintenance/replacement
Like circuit breakers, fuses are another form of overcurrent protection. There are two main types found in the home: cartridge fuses, and plug fuses.
Grounding system installations
No electrical installation is complete, until it's grounded. A good grounding system can protect against shock from ground faults or voltage surges, and prevent damage to appliances.
Meter upgrades
If you're upgrading your electrical panel, or anytime you upgrade electrical service, you'll probably need a meter upgrade as well. Your meter is located on the outside of your home, preferably, opposite the main panel.
Panel increases/tune-ups
Your electrical panel is the starting point for all the branch circuits that run throughout your home. It also houses the main breaker. There are a number of instances where you might need a panel tune-up or increase.
Service upgrades (from 100-200 amp)
Most homes today are provided with 200 amps of electrical service. 'amps' are a measure of current, and determine, in part, how many devices your home can power.





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