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P S Electrical
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Ceiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided+11 more

Serving Highland, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

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"Had an electrician out to give me an estimate on replacing my electrical panel. Decided against replacing it because that wouldn't have solved my issue. My house was built in the 60's so it needs all new wiring. I just had him show me which outlets were on each of the channels so that I could spread out my devices that needed a lot of power, specifically my space heaters."
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Kevin Hernandez
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade+5 more

Serving Highland, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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"I called for a small electrical job. Kevin came by within 1 1/2after calling. He gave a fair quote and did the job of replacing a timer for my outside lights the same day and completed the job within 40 minutes. Kevin Completed the job to my satisfaction I ask about other electrical work that he preforms He answered all of my questions with satisfaction. I would use Kevin for your home electrical needs."
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J L P ELECTRICAL SERVICES
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairCeiling Fan - InstallElectrical for Home Addition or Remodel - Install+1 more

Serving Highland, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

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"JLP Electrical Services, Wallace was wonderful. He added multiple power outlets in my garage, during our remodel. He also recommended and installed the perfect mini split, for my garage. The experience was very nice. He was professional and timely. His work is top knotch. He’s multi talented. I found his consultation, regarding my thoughts and ideas, to be very helpful. I highly recommend JLP Electrical Services."
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Typically, refrigerators should not be plugged into GFCI outlets. This is another appliance with a motor that can be prone to a little current leakage. Using a standard outlet saves nuisance tripping and the potential of waking up to a refrigerator full of warm food. The only exception is when the refrigerator is in a garage, where all outlets must be GFCI.

Electric water heaters use a high amount of electricity, so they’re best for homeowners who subsidize their electric bill with solar or who live in an area with inexpensive electricity. For others, gas water heaters versus electric water heaters may be the more cost-effective solution, with the added bonus of heating water quickly and efficiently. No matter which you choose, you can lower your water temperature as low as possible to keep costs down.

How far you can run underground electric depends on the wire gauge (generally AWG) and the circuit voltage. Too much voltage drop in an electrical circuit can negatively affect performance, so the smaller the voltage drop, the better. Ideally, it shouldn't exceed 3%. The smaller the wire and the longer the run, the more significant the voltage drop. 

For example, with a 120-volt circuit, you can run 60 feet of 12 AWG cable without losing more than 3% voltage. With a 240-volt circuit, you can run 120 feet of 12 AWG wire while maintaining a voltage drop of 3% or less.

A piggyback circuit breaker, also known as a tandem or double-stuff breaker, combines two separate circuits into a single slot in a breaker panel. This design allows adding more circuits without a larger panel, making it a space-saving solution. Each breaker in the piggyback unit operates independently, protecting two circuits in one standard breaker slot. This is especially useful in older panels with limited space for additional breakers.

When wiring a switch, the power typically comes into the receptacle first. The neutral wire goes straight to the outlet, while the hot wire is split. You'll need a wire nut to splice the hot wire back to one of the receptacles, but you will also tie another wire into that same wire nut and run to the switch. That way, you can control the flow of electricity to that particular receptacle by turning the switch on and off.

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