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JMP Electric, LLC
4.9(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairCeiling Fan - InstallElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair - For Business+5 more

Serving Rocky Hill, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My husband and I highly recommend Jeremy. We had power issues and Jeremy walked us through everything that was going on. He went over the pricing and stuck to it. He is quick to respond to communication. We are very happy with the work he and Austin did to correct and upgrade our electric service. We will definitely be using him for future electricity needs and recommend him highly!"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate85%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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R A Buckley & Son Electrical Contractors, LLC
4.8(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairFixed Generator - InstallElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade+11 more

Serving Rocky Hill, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Rob was the only person to respond when I was looking for a contractor He was above board with timelines and prices He is quite knowledgeable about generators he is definitely a professional the install is neat and tight l would highly recommend R A Buckley and Son for electrical work."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate90%
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Cormier Electrical Service
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by Consumer+3 more

Serving Rocky Hill, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"John was knowledgeable, efficient and very pleasant. The job I requested was done quickly and everything was tidy when he finished. The poor guy had to work in the basement of the 1770 house I am renting, a cob web filled experience, and he did so with efficiency and thankfully a sense of humor. If you need electrical work done, hire Cormier Electrical Service!"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate93%
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

The American Wire Gauge system calculates wire size diameters using the complicated formula D(AWG)=.005·92((36-AWG)/39) inch. A simpler rule of thumb is that every six-gauge decrease doubles the wire diameter, and every three-gauge decrease doubles the wire’s cross-sectional area. On the other hand, wavenumbers are typically measured in reciprocal meters (1/m or m−1) or reciprocal centimeters (1/cm or cm−1).

If you’re moving wires, installing new wires, or installing new fixtures in the space you’re insulating, then you will need to hire a licensed electrician to do that portion of the job for you. However, if you just intend on replacing old insulation or adding new insulation over existing insulation, then you don’t need to hire one. Your insulation installer will work around wiring, fixtures, outlets, and switches, even if they’re installing fiberglass batts in the voids where wires run. However, you will need an electrician if you suspect a problem with your wiring during the insulation work.

Technically, an outdoor outlet can be on the same circuit as an indoor outlet, but it's generally not recommended. Outdoor outlets should ideally be on a dedicated circuit that doesn't share power with other indoor or outdoor outlets. This helps ensure that the outdoor outlets are able to handle the additional electrical load without overloading the circuit. Additionally, outdoor outlets are often exposed to the elements, which can increase the risk of electrical shock and other hazards. If you must have an outdoor outlet on the same circuit as an indoor outlet, be sure that the circuit has the capacity to handle the additional load.

It wouldn’t be abnormal to view all wiring as simply wiring, but wiring has different gauges and can handle different loads. When you’re wiring for 240V, you need wire that is rated at least 240V, but honestly it’s better to spend a little more and just buy 300V wiring. This ensures a margin of safety in case the wiring gets overloaded.

Outlets do wear out, usually within 15-25 years, but they can fail even sooner than that —sometimes in a matter of years. If your plugs always slide out after you put them in, this is a sign your outlets need to be replaced. Additionally, if your outlets are damaged, cracked, discolored, or regularly tripping the circuit breaker, they may be at the end of their life.

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