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Dead Electric LLC
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Serving Big Cove, AL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Amazing service! Steve went above and beyond to help me. Steve was friendly, efficient and professional. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Dead Electric LLC and will definitely call them again when I need electrical work."
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HBP Electrical, LLC
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Serving Big Cove, AL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I highly recommend HBP to anyone in need of reliable, top-quality electrical work. Their customer first approach, combined with their technical expertise, made for a fantastic experience. I will definitely be calling them again for any future electrical needs"
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Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, & Electrical
4.5(
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Serving Big Cove, AL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, & Electrical, established in 1990, stands for quality and reliability. With our 'Happy You'll Be or the Service is Free' guarantee, we are dedicated to customer satisfaction in Huntsville and the surrounding communities. Our plumbers provide emergency repairs, sewer line service, and expert installation or repair of water heaters. Our HVAC specialists ensure your comfort with preventative maintenance, air conditioning and furnace repairs, for year-round comfort. Our licensed and insured electricians offer prompt emergency response, custom upgrades, and safe, thorough electrical fixes for both residential and commercial properties. Hiller is your trusted provider for all your home service needs.

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Premier Lightning Protection
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Serving Big Cove, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1959

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Extremely professional and knowledgeable. All grade 1 copper materials, cables. With their expertise, we are totally protected when any storms threaten our area. We would not have chosen any other company to provide this valuable protections Thanks Marty and Pat for all the help and great job!!"
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

It’s possible to distinguish a positive black wire from a negative black wire if you know what type of circuit the wires are in. If it’s an alternating current (AC), then black wires are positive. If it’s a direct current (DC), then black wires are negative. 

Sometimes, a circuit has two black wires. In that case, the positive black wire will be solid black while the negative black wire will have a white stripe on it. If you’re still unsure, you can use a multimeter to check.

According to the National Electrical Code (NEC), GFCI outlets should be installed in wet or damp locations where they might be splashed with water or other liquids. This is to protect against ground faults, which are more common around water. Specific areas that require GFCI outlets include kitchens (especially near counters), bathrooms, laundry rooms, basements, garages, and all outdoor receptacles. Depending on local electrical codes, you may need at least one GFCI outlet in these rooms, or every outlet in the area may need to be GFCI protected.

To power the system down, simply turn it off and cut it off from its electricity. That means removing the transformer from the wall plug and taking out the battery that usually sits within the control panel itself. That will disconnect it from power and essentially reset the entire alarm system.

According to the National Electrical Code® (NEC®), the electrical code for kitchen outlets states that electrical outlets in a kitchen should be installed no more than 48 inches apart. This ensures that a receptacle is no further away than 24 inches from any place on the countertop. Countertops wider than 12 inches need an outlet on the wall above the countertop.

The main reason outlets become loose is because the contact points have started to wear down after years of use. Occasionally, poor wiring can cause heat or sparks that can damage the outlet and cause it to become loose. Either way, if your plugs slide out after being inserted into the outlet, it’s time to replace it.

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