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Mister Sparky Electric
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Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

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Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Having electrical issues to the point of calling SDG&E who sent a tech out immediately. Verdict: SDG&E was not the problem; the problem was in our panel. Appointment set, Jeremiah came right on time, made the diagnosis, gave us the options, and made the repairs within the hour. Jeremiah gave great information on the problem and the causes of the issue. Will use Mister Sparky in the future for any electrical issue."
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J. Casillas Electric, Inc.
4.2(
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Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joe was great to work with i asked for a quote and he gave me exactly that and scheduled the installation of 2 wired smoke alarms the next day,Nariel was the electrician and he did a great job, very pleasant, very nice and his work was very neat. I will be using J Casillas electric again."
 custom home
 track lighting
My work.
 low voltage 4inch
 fans

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Response time7 hrs
51 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Home Pro Remodeling & Construction, Inc.
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Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired home pro remodeling to put pavers on my back yard and to install flloring thorough out the whole house I'm super setasfied with the work and the service . The company also provided me great financial options which I used thank you kobi Leo and Lucas for your great service . Highly recommend them for everyone"
Response time5 days
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Eddie's electric
5.0(
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Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Excellent work. From the start he showed professionalism, punctuality, and great attention to detail. The installation was clean, well organized, and working perfectly both indoors and outdoors. He also explained everything clearly and made sure everything was safe and ready to use. I definitely recommend him for any electrical work — reliable service and top-quality results."
Zacharie Ponce
New to Angi

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Electrician with over 10 years of residential and commercial experience. I provide professional installations with a focus on safety and budget friendliness. My craftsmanship is specialized in:\n-New construction \n-Remodeling\n-Custom LED fixtures \n-Panel upgrades\n-EV chargers\n-Troubleshooting\nWorking out of LA county and willing to travel to Ventura and Orange counties.

Kameron
New to Angi

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

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I’m a reliable and detail-oriented handyman specializing in electrical installations and small home projects. I have experience installing ceiling fans, light fixtures, outlets, switches, and handling other basic electrical needs safely and efficiently. I take pride in doing clean, professional work and making sure everything is up to standard.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

In some situations, yes. Never try to put biofuel into any home generator without checking the specifics first. If a generator has the ability to run on diesel, it can also run pure biofuel (the clear kind made from seed oils, for example). But if you are using biofuel made from animal fats or vegetable oils, the generator will need significant modifications before it can handle a sludgier type of biofuel.

Potential benefits of using a natural gas generator include reducing your carbon footprint, lower likelihood of carbon monoxide exposure, budget-friendly operating costs, and low-maintenance, continuous fuel supply. Some possible drawbacks, though, include higher initial installation costs, dependency on a natural gas supply, and installation complexity. Keep in mind that pros and cons will vary based on the type and brand of natural gas generator. 

The amount of time a standby generator can run continuously is around 3,000 hours on average. However, standby generators can generally run indefinitely as long as they have a continuous fuel supply. Generators hooked up to a home’s natural gas supply are the best option for extended usage, as these won’t rely on a finite fuel supply based on how much you have in storage. Generators running on liquid propane or diesel won’t last as long, as these require fuel storage and regular refueling to stay running.

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

Whole-house generators can run continuously for extended periods, even for weeks at a time (around 400 to 500 hours), as long as they have a sufficient fuel supply. However, this type of extensive use will increase wear and tear and can shorten the generator's overall lifespan. During long periods of operation, it's important to check and refill the engine oil as needed, potentially as frequently as daily depending on the model. If your generator uses a fuel tank, ensure it is kept full to prevent unexpected shutdowns.

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