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Sand Electric
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair

Serving Pismo Beach, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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"Daniel came out promptly and fixed our electric issue within minutes! He came prepared and knew exactly what to do. We are super lucky and grateful to have had Daniel?s expertise in regards to our issue. ???? We highly recommend Daniel for any ekectric service calls!"
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BORDERS ELECTRIC LLC
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Serving Pismo Beach, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Borders to replace our homes’ electrical panel. I had also spoken to other companies as part of our planning and Borders was the most professional & had the best communication by far… that’s one of the most important things to me & it should be to you. Once we started the process, Andy kept me apprised of every step, including the process with the City permitting and PG&E. When we were cleared to go, all of the resources with the City as well as PG&E were coordinated and ready to go. On the day of install, Andy and his team were here early, prepared with all materials & supplies and hit the ground running. Andy was great about explaining the steps & components being included in the job. While here, Andy was also able to take a look at a couple of issues in our home. Shortly after, I hired Borders to install a number of GFI outlets. The job was scheduled quickly and completed professionally. I HIGHLY recommend Borders, have told neighbors & will use them again!"
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Ferguson Electrical Systems
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Serving Pismo Beach, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Licensed electrician serving San Luis Obispo County, specializing in residential and light commercial electrical work. We provide reliable troubleshooting, panel upgrades, EV charger installations, lighting, and general electrical repairs.\nWith hands-on experience in both industrial and residential settings, we focus on clean, code-compliant work and clear communication from start to finish. Whether you're dealing with a tripping breaker, planning a service upgrade, or installing new circuits, we aim to get the job done safely and efficiently.

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Electrical questions, answered by experts

A light switch can stop working for several reasons. Typical causes include a blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker, both of which shut off power to the switch. Worn-out or faulty internal switch components can also prevent it from functioning properly. Loose or disconnected wiring within the switch or electrical box is another frequent issue. Additionally, switches may fail due to age, excessive use, or physical damage. In some cases, problems with the light fixture or bulb itself might be mistakenly attributed to the switch.

It’s generally not recommended to run electric to a shed above ground, and you should instead run electric lines underground via a conduit. This job, like all electrical jobs, is best left to a pro, as they’ll need to ensure everything is installed safely and that they don’t run into any other utility lines underground. 

Single-pole switches are simple circuits designed for lower voltages. As such, they don’t require the complex wiring of switches that need to supply power to larger devices and appliances. This is why single-pole switches commonly go in bathrooms, closets, and other small rooms that power a low-watt light fixture. One wire creates the circuit from the power supply, the other goes to the fixture, and the final wire provides safety mechanisms through grounding.

In the case of electrical overflow, an ungrounded outlet should trip the circuit breaker, staving off dangerous scenarios. However, this is not always the case, especially if the wires and circuit breaker are worn down or damaged in some way. Ungrounded wires melt over time as they are introduced to more and more electricity. In other words, a circuit breaker offers protection in most instances but not always, and that’s where the danger lies with ungrounded outlets.

People who have experienced blown fuse have occasionally tried to fix the problem by placing copper pennies in the fuse box. While they are good conductors of electricity and can seemingly “fix” the issue,  they don’t protect against short circuits or fires. Putting pennies in a fuse box is dangerous—the best solution is to call a professional electrician to fix the problem.

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