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Avatar for Down-N-Out Electric
Down-N-Out Electric
4.5(
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Serving Hi Vista, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Down-N-Out Electric. Michael is a very honest and professional person. He came out and found the problem right away and fixed the problem promptly. He has very reasonable pricing and I highly recommend him to everyone."
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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HONEY BEE ELECTRIC INC.
5.0(
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Serving Hi Vista, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

"We’re so happy we were recommened Honeybee Electirc. Hector upgraded our electrical panel and also installed the connector for an EV charging station. The whole job went really smoothly from start to finish. Everything passed Edison inspection with no problems, which gave us a lot of peace of mind. He was friendly, professional, and just really easy to work with. What we appreciated most was that he didn’t just do the panel upgrade and leave, he also took the time to help organize and clean up our electrical system overall, which was above and beyond what we expected. It’s hard to find someone who does great work and is also kind and personable, but he really checked all the boxes. We’re very happy with the work and would definitely hire him again and recommend him to others."
200 AMP
HONEY BEE ELECTRIC
desk light
desk light
desk light

+10

Response time1 day
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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SELECTRIC LLC
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Serving Hi Vista, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"After getting two different quotes I called selectric LLC I liked the fair price given by this electrical company . They were professional and my electrical work was completed promptly. I would recommend this company to my friends and family in need of any electrical work.. I would definitely use them again when needed."
Electrical Project
Dedicated 20amp receptacle
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Patio outlets/ motion sensor lights
Electrical Project

+24

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Jspark Electric Inc
5.0(
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Serving Hi Vista, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Called Jspark Electric Inc for a panel upgrade and EV charger install in Lancaster. Jose and his crew were very professional, on time, and did flawless work . Best electrician I’ve used in LA County - honest, skilled, and safety-focused."
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

If you have a garage heater that is 1,500 watts or more, it will need its own breaker. As a good rule of thumb, no appliance should exceed 1,500 watts per outlet for best outcomes. Consult a local garage heating service to determine the power needs for your outdoor or indoor space.

In most cases, line wires are located at the bottom of a panel or device, while load wires are located at the top. Line wires are generally black, while load wires are typically red or black. To tell for sure, you can use a multimeter or volt pen to test the wire. A live or line wire will always carry a charge, while a load wire will only carry a charge when it’s in use.

GFCI stands for ground fault circuit interrupter, which means it has the ability to detect a ground fault and shut the circuit down before it creates hazards. General breakers may also do that because ground faults can cause overloads, but they’re more focused on amp overloads from any cause. GFCIs are often installed in specific outlets, but breakers can come with GFCI capabilities built in for broader ground fault protection.

GFCI stands for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter, a standard safety addition to home power outlets. In rooms where moisture is more likely, like the bathroom and kitchen, GFCI outlets stop the current when certain kinds of shorts are detected, preventing shocks. Both GFCI and the similar AFCI (Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlets are polarized and have clear indicators on the receptacle where hot wiring should go.

Outdoor outlets should be at least 15-amp, but preferably 20-amp. The exact rating will depend on the electrical load of the devices that will be plugged into the outlet and the capacity of the circuit. It's important not to overload the circuit, which can cause safety hazards such as tripped breakers or electrical fires. In general, a circuit rated for at least 20 amps is recommended for outdoor outlets, while each outlet should be rated for at least 15 amps.

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