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Vega Electric LLC
4.4(
13
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair - For Business

Serving Montville, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"This is a wonderful company. Very friendly, knowledgeable, great pricing and quick response. Very respectful to you and your home. They go above and beyond to please the customer. I was very happy with their performance. I would definitely recommend Vega Electric LLC!!"
Service upgrade
Service upgrade
Bathroom exhaust Fan
Light replacement
Light replacement

+2

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by45%of homeowners
Deary Electric & Renovations
4.7(
33
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Fixed Generator - InstallElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade+2 more

Serving Montville, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"We use Deary electric for our electrical needs at the school district. There have been a variety of jobs that Deary electric has done and they have been all excellent. They are helpful, friendly and knowledgeable."
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Response time5 days
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JL Electric LLC
5.0(
6
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by ConsumerElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair+2 more

Serving Montville, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He's been the best electrician I've ever dealt with. I was extremely impressed and shocked. not only did he do a phenomenal job, but it's immaculate. There is not a little bit of wire sitting standing anywhere. He cleaned up, he was lovely, he didn't talk much, but you know, he was very busy all day because our entire electrical panel had been blown out from that storm. This is the 1st time since July 4 that we have not been sitting in our house with the lights flashing on and off."
Tesla Charger Install
Tesla Charger Install
Generator Transfer
Generator Transfer
Outside lights

+2

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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
372
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Montville, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"WB Lightning Rods did an excellent job installing lightening rods on our home. The owner stayed onsite the entire time to supervise the work. He took extra care to plan the rod and cable placement to ensure the proper protection and retain the aesthetics of our home. His crew were knowledgeable, polite, neat and efficient. We could not be more pleased with the results."
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection

+79

Response time1 day
173 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

String lights require electricity, but not an excessive amount, especially when compared to other lighting fixtures. LED rope lights, for instance, consume around one watt per foot. Running six or seven light strings simultaneously should only cost you around $10 to $15 each month. You can save even more money by remembering to turn off your lights during daylight hours. 

Wire color codes vary depending on the region. For instance, the United Kingdom has updated its wiring codes to match Europe's color system. The United States wiring color code is different, as is Australia's. Because the color code system isn’t universal, it’s essential to hire an experienced electrician to perform any electrical work to ensure it is done correctly.

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.

The standard copper wire gauge to use with any 30-amp circuit is a 10-gauge wire. The National Electric Code specifies a 10-gauge wire with appliances like water heaters running on 30 amps. If you try to use a smaller gauge wire, such as a 12 gauge, with a 30-amp breaker, you run the risk of the wire overheating and melting or causing a fire. Because of the safety hazards, the gauge of the wire is not an area to try to cut costs when connecting a 30-amp breaker to a water heater.

Let them know exactly what type of job you need them to do, and be as specific as possible to get the most accurate estimate. A photo of your project might help them better understand your needs. Ask what kind of prep you should complete before they visit and what kind of cleanup to expect after the visit. Finally, ask how long the project usually takes.

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