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Avatar for Hamilton LP Lightning Rods
Hamilton LP Lightning Rods
5.0(
11
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Serving Boston, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1964

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"He was thorough and detailed. Inspected my whole unit and repaired everytnhing that needed to be. He corrected the mistaked that the other company made. Pleasant to be around. Called one day and he came the next and got it all done. Thanks"
Chimney rod and conductor cable
Front of home,system is barely noticeable
Hiding the cables best we can
Rear of home
Work trailer

+4

Response time1 day
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Premier Lightning Protection
Premier Lightning Protection
4.9(
28
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Serving Boston, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1959

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Patrick is great to work with. He was punctual and very patient to answer all my questions. I would highly recommend doctor boom for lightning rod installation."
Residential Install
Residential Install
Residential Install
SWD Tank
SWD Tanks

+2

Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for W B Lightning Rods
W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
367
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Serving Boston, GA 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
62 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Jennings Lightning Protection
5.0(
2
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Serving Boston, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

Response time9 hrs
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mr. Electric of Southeast GA
4.7(
58
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Serving Boston, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Joseph arrived on time and ran a troubleshoot of my electric problem. His perseverance to track down and fix the problem was far more than I could have expected. I was very pleased with his attitude and would certainly recommend Joseph to anyone needing electrical troubleshooting and repair."
Applying Elegance
Applying Elegance
Applying Elegance
Applying Elegance
Applying Elegance

+3

Response time1 day
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Premium Electric, LLC
4.5(
53
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Serving Boston, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great working with Michael and will hire him again for any electrical work. Everything was done professionally and they completed the job all in one day as scheduled. He installed the electrical hook up for a relocated manufactured home."
Response time1 day
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Coarsey Electric, LLC
5.0(
8
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Serving Boston, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 1942

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

Response time1 day
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Lightning Defense, LLC (Georgia)
4.6(
134
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Serving Boston, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Highly recommend this service. John Sherlock is one of a kind. Knowledgeable, thorough, and efficient. Explained the entire process in a way that was easy to understand. This guy has been around a long time and has great stories about the lighting business."
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work

+13

Response time30 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

The purpose of pigtail wiring is to connect multiple wires to a single terminal on a device. Pigtailing involves splicing a short length of wire, called a pigtail, into the multiple wires that need to be connected. The pigtail wire is then connected to the single terminal on the device, allowing all of the wires to be connected at once. This practice helps to simplify the wiring process, reduce clutter, and ensure a secure and reliable electrical connection.

Amps describe the amount of energy that can flow through a circuit breaker. Every electrical device that’s attached to the breaker requires about 1.5 amps. While that equates to roughly 13 receptacles per 20 amps, using slightly fewer ensures that your circuit will always have enough energy for sudden power surges instead of tripping when one occurs. In general, 10 to 12 receptacles is recommended for a 20 amp circuit.

Replacing your electrical meter box is critical because it helps prevent damage to your home’s electrical system or possible safety hazards. Plus, you won’t have to deal with frequent power tripping, flickering lights, or the scorched scents that an old or damaged meter box may cause.

Before hiring an electrician, check out the contractor’s official website, read reviews, and look them up on your local Department of Labor’s website. If you’re hiring for a complex job, pay special attention to their level of expertise. Also, call up pros directly to ask about their insurance status, specifically liability insurance, and request customer references.

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.

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