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Important Contact Information

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Flathead Electric Cooperative, Inc. 2510 Highway 2 East Kalispell, Montana 59901-2397 (406) 751-4483 or (800) 735-8489 Fax: (406) 752-4283 Flathead Electric Cooperative, Inc. Libby Office 120 West 5th Street, Suite 6 Libby, Montana 59923 (406) 293-7122 Fax: (406) 293-3821 Montana 811 – Underground Locates Call before you dig Dial 811 or (800) 424-5555 Visit […]

Outage Center

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[…] right place! Is Your Power Out? Before reporting your power outage to the Co-op, please take the following steps to make sure there’s not something on your side of the meter causing the interruption: Check your fuses or breakers Watch a video of how to check your fuses or breakers. Check the breaker below […]

Underground Line Extension Requirements

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[…] all trenches and conduit installations prior to backfilling. Any variations to these trench requirements must be preapproved by an FEC distribution designer. Conduit Installation Keep the in side of the conduit clean and free of foreign materials. The use of primer is recommended when gluing conduit. Special care needs to be taken to insure […]

What is directional pruning?

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Directional pruning: Removes branches growing toward the power lines while leaving those that are growing away Is the most appropriate pruning method for utility line clearance How will a tree look after it is directionally pruned? Trees growing directly under power [...]

Overhead Line Extension Requirements

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[…] and ask for the distribution design department with any questions. Right-of-Way for Overhead Extensions It is the member’s responsibility to clear a right-of-way 15 feet on either side of the proposed line for all overhead line extensions. Any required clearing in proximity to existing FEC overhead primary lines shall be done by FEC right-of-way […]

Flathead Electric Co-op’s Exterior Painting Project: A Step Towards Preservation and Brand Cohesion

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[…] repair and painting project set to commence later this month. The decision to repaint the Co-op’s Kalispell headquarters at Highway 2 East in Evergreen comes as part of FEC’s ongoing commitment to preserve the Co-op’s infrastructure and facility. “It has been over a decade since the stucco of our building received a fresh coat […]

Refrigerator/Freezer

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If you’re like most people, chances are your refrigerator/freezer is one of the largest single consumers of energy in your home, gobbling up about 8% of your household’s annual energy costs. Why? It is on 24 hours a day using [...]

Window Replacement Steps

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[…] dam or slope and peel back water resistant barrier (water-resistant barrier = tar paper or house wrap) on top of window opening. Step B: Apply sealant to sides and top of opening. Step C: Install window and secure flanges. Step D: Flash sides and top (in this order). Step E: Fold water-resistant barrier back […]

Understanding Your Home’s Energy Systems

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[…] extract heat from the air to heat water. They can be identified by the presence of a heat pump mechanism.    What size is my water heater? Re sidential tank water heaters typically range from 40 to 100 gallons. Look for a sticker on the side of your water heater that lists the serial number […]