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Avatar for Dalcon, Inc.
Dalcon, Inc.
4.7(
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Serving Scotts Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1979

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"This was the first time I worked with them. I plan to use them as my electrical service for 3 rental houses. They were ontime, online, and on the job. Just what I need for remote servicing."
SPAN Smart Panel
SPAN Smart Panel
Los Gatos Multi Meter
Response time7 hrs
Response rate87%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Eskay Electric
5.0(
13
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Serving Scotts Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Ramayana Electric came installed a new electrical panel along with new lights very professional and prices is very reasonable. They came on time and started working on the project. I definitely recommend them and I will definitely will use them again. Thank you,Stephanie"
Electrical Project
Electrical Project
Electrical Project
Panel upgrade
Panel upgrade

+1

Response time8 hrs
Response rate86%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Stallings Electric
5.0(
11
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Serving Scotts Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I purchased a Generac 13kw generator from Stallings Electric and installed. Everything from start to finish was excellent communication, install, and customer walk through when completed. I had other bids from other local contractors and their pricing was also the best."
Miscellaneous Work
Miscellaneous Work
Miscellaneous Work
Miscellaneous Work
Miscellaneous Work

+11

Response time2 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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LIGHTLINE ELECTRIC INC
5.0(
8
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Serving Scotts Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Joe from lightline electric was great took good care of me and my family. Loved that he took time to make sure I know my choices and helped me understand PG&E and how to work with them."
Response time10 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sunrise Electrical Contracting, Inc.
4.2(
6
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Serving Scotts Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brandon (Sunrise Electrical) responded next day to my email. Visited job day after, explained replacement and upgrade to main (burned up) panel, current grounding requirements, , and permit process. Submitted bid next day. This type of work may be twice as expensive as youâ re thinking, but you probably need licensed, bonded , etc. with good equipment and crew. We were confident they would do the job as described. They worked hard to prioritize our repairs even though the our county was in the midst of disastrous storms and there were several emergencies they were dealing with concurrently. Their work included exterior stucco around new panel and crawling under house to attach the new ground wire. They compted us a fix of an adjacent gate latch and repair of a suspect circuit in the garage. Will hire again for repairs or upgrades."
Response time1 day
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Diversified Building & Electric Company, Inc.
4.9(
5
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Serving Scotts Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

Diversified Building & Electric Company, Inc., is locally owned and operated business serving the Bay Area. We have been in business since 1999. Call us for all your electrical and custom cabinetry needs. We do it all and hold a general building license as well. From residential to commercial. We have the capability to design cabinets for any space with you in mind the entire time. We are focused on keeping 'customers for life.’ By providing the highest levels of productivity, exceptional customer service and a quality product, we take pride in knowing our work will represent us for years to come. Call us anytime! Emergencies by appointment only.

Custom Design and Install of Cabinets in Library
Up-lighting
Custom Home Cabinets
Lighting
Custom Home Cabinets

+43

Response time3 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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One Man Show OBX, LLC
5.0(
11
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Serving Scotts Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

One Man Show OBX brings an unmatched commitment to excellence to your home repair projects. I have over 40 years of experience delivering unsurpassed professionalism, expertise, and value. I take pride in providing my customers with personalized service, the highest industry standards, and top-quality workmanship. References available upon request. Give me a call today!

Cabinets
Cabinets
Cabinets
Cabinets
Cabinets

+134

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by45%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Upgrading your electrical system can save you money on your monthly utility bills by powering your home more efficiently. Electrification nonprofit Rewiring America estimates that a household could save $1,800 per year on energy bills by upgrading to a modern electric heat pump, switching to a heat pump for their water, installing solar panels on the roof, and converting to an electric vehicle.

Doorbell wires typically won't spark because they carry low voltage. However, if there's a short circuit or damaged wiring, sparking could occur. Always turn off the power at the breaker box before working with doorbell wires to prevent any risk. If you notice any sparking, it's a sign of a problem that a professional electrician should address.

The key difference between a circuit breaker versus a surge protector is that circuit breakers shield your entire electrical system from overcurrents and faults, while surge protectors defend your electronic devices against voltage surges and spikes. A circuit breaker interrupts the flow of electricity in a circuit when it detects an overload or short circuit, protecting the wiring from damage and preventing fires. In contrast, a surge protector shields electronic devices from voltage spikes, such as those caused by lightning strikes or power surges, preventing damage to the device’s inner mechanics.

If you need to run a wire from the meter to the breaker box, start by turning off the power using the main switch to avoid injury risks from live wires. Then, locate the ground wire from your meter and connect it to the ground bar of the breaker box. Connect the neutral wire using the same method to improve your circuit efficiency.

Next, locate the hot wires running from the main switch to the meter. To connect them to the correct terminals from meter to breaker, unscrew the nuts of the breaker hotwire terminals, insert the positive hotwire, and ensure it’s firmly attached. Finally, secure the wires with electrical tape and wire tie cables before re-securing your breaker box. Keep in mind that this process can be dangerous, so don’t hesitate to hire a local electrician.

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.

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