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Ultimate Electric LLC

73-4352 Kapuahi St
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Approved Pro

Ultimate Electric LLC

73-4352 Kapuahi St
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
48 local quotes requested

Aloha, Ultimate Electric is your full service electrical contractor. Our techs are professionally trained, licensed thru the state of Hawaii. No job is too small. We repair all major electrical problems from a receptacle, surge installation, or consultation on lighting we are here to help. Give us a try and have a Aloha Day

"Daniel was extremely responsive, positive from hearing description of my electric problem, offered same day assessment. Once he diagnosed the problem and described plan of treatment, I was able to relax. Daniel immediately searched for replacement materials and committed to fixing the next day. The new ceiling lights installed with damaged wiring replaced, and job done as promised. Text communication, receiving invoice by email, all made this a positive experience. Thank you for excellent, professional service! I highly recommend ultimate electric for any electrical services!"

Suzanne Z on July 2022

Aloha, Ultimate Electric is your full service electrical contractor. Our techs are professionally trained, licensed thru the state of Hawaii. No job is too small. We repair all major electrical problems from a receptacle, surge installation, or consultation on lighting we are here to help. Give us a try and have a Aloha Day

"Daniel was extremely responsive, positive from hearing description of my electric problem, offered same day assessment. Once he diagnosed the problem and described plan of treatment, I was able to relax. Daniel immediately searched for replacement materials and committed to fixing the next day. The new ceiling lights installed with damaged wiring replaced, and job done as promised. Text communication, receiving invoice by email, all made this a positive experience. Thank you for excellent, professional service! I highly recommend ultimate electric for any electrical services!"

Suzanne Z on July 2022


Olsen Electric LLC

16-2122 Lehua Dr
5.00(
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Olsen Electric LLC

16-2122 Lehua Dr
5.00(
2
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Olsen Electric: Reputable electrical services provider in Big Island, Hawaii. We specialize in residential, commercial, and solar installations. Services include installations, upgrades, wiring, lighting, troubleshooting, home automation, and emergency repairs. Customized solutions for offices, retail stores, and buildings. Solar services include panel design, installation, battery storage, monitoring, maintenance, and incentives. Experienced electricians prioritize safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Contact us for reliable electrical and solar solutions in Big Island, Hawaii.

"great Kevin also installed my ring spotlight and helped me set it up - He also checked the solar panels and recommended a course of action to get them back online."

Donald A on August 2023

Olsen Electric: Reputable electrical services provider in Big Island, Hawaii. We specialize in residential, commercial, and solar installations. Services include installations, upgrades, wiring, lighting, troubleshooting, home automation, and emergency repairs. Customized solutions for offices, retail stores, and buildings. Solar services include panel design, installation, battery storage, monitoring, maintenance, and incentives. Experienced electricians prioritize safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Contact us for reliable electrical and solar solutions in Big Island, Hawaii.

"great Kevin also installed my ring spotlight and helped me set it up - He also checked the solar panels and recommended a course of action to get them back online."

Donald A on August 2023



My Classic Car Trader LLC

312 Prospect Ave
2.00(
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My Classic Car Trader LLC

312 Prospect Ave
2.00(
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53 years of experience

Sales, Service & Rebuilding of Antique and Classic Car Components such as, Carburetors, Starters, Generators, Fuel Pumps, Double & Single Action Fuel Pump Rebuilding, Water Pumps, Hydraulic Top Pumps, Distributors, and DELCO Knee Action Shocks, We also carry a complete line of NOS and NORS parts. We offer FREE Technical advice for any YEAR Classic Car 609-462-7412

"Beware. They charged me double shipping even after I told them I would wait so I wouldn’t have to pay two shipping fees. The last item was a fuel pump that I had a problem with. I have made 4 calls to ask for help with no return call. Poor"

Frank H on July 2020

Sales, Service & Rebuilding of Antique and Classic Car Components such as, Carburetors, Starters, Generators, Fuel Pumps, Double & Single Action Fuel Pump Rebuilding, Water Pumps, Hydraulic Top Pumps, Distributors, and DELCO Knee Action Shocks, We also carry a complete line of NOS and NORS parts. We offer FREE Technical advice for any YEAR Classic Car 609-462-7412

"Beware. They charged me double shipping even after I told them I would wait so I wouldn’t have to pay two shipping fees. The last item was a fuel pump that I had a problem with. I have made 4 calls to ask for help with no return call. Poor"

Frank H on July 2020

Generator Install questions, answered by experts

To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.

A 10,000-watt generator can run a small to mid-sized central AC unit (typically up to 3 tons or 36,000 BTU) along with a few other appliances. However, larger AC units or additional loads will require a bigger generator. Consult a local generator installer to ensure you add the correct size generator to your home.

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

Here’s what you can run with different wattages and types of generators:

Portable generator:

  • 2,000 watts can handle a large appliance like a freezer or refrigerator, plus a few smaller items like phones or computer chargers. 

  • 4,000 watts will keep two large appliances operating and a few smaller devices.

  • 8,000 watts should power most essential appliances and other devices, including a sump pump, well pump, or your dishwasher.

Partial to whole-house generator:

  • 20,000 watts and above will make it seem like your home’s power is still on.

You can determine what size generator you need by listing the various appliances it will power during an outage. Write down the start-up watt usage, and then add them all together. 

A 7,500-watt generator will run your refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits without a problem. However, you’ll need an extra 3,000 to 4,500 watts to run your water heater and another 5,000 to 25,000 watts to run your electric furnace. In these instances, a whole-home generator is your best bet for running your critical equipment.

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