How do I know if I have a Federal Pacific Stab-Lok® breaker?

• <div><p>You can identify Federal Pacific Stab-Lok® breakers by the label on the front of the panel that says “Federal Pacific” or “FPE” and the breaker itself should say “Stab-Lok®” either on the face of the panel or a label inside the panel door. The Stab-Lok® breakers are also usually red on the breaker switch.</p></div>

Do LED light strips use a lot of electricity?

• <div><p>Thankfully, LED lights use less electricity than incandescent lights, meaning you won’t spend as much on utility bills by using these light strips. Each 5-meter LED light strip will cost about <b>$3 per year</b> on your energy bill.</p></div>

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Q: Does it matter where you put the wires on a single-pole switch?

• <div><p>No, it doesn&rsquo;t matter which of the two wires goes on each of the two switch terminals. Just be sure to put the ground wire in the correct terminal. The ground wire is either green, bare copper, or green with a yellow stripe. The other wires are hot wires and are typically black. They can be used interchangeably.</p></div>

Q: How do I know which type of electrical inspection to get?

• <div><p>Full home electrical inspections are mandatory if you&rsquo;re buying a new home, but if you&rsquo;re just looking for a safety checkup, you have some flexibility. If you don&rsquo;t have any concerns and your property is relatively new, a basic inspection is usually sufficient. If it&rsquo;s been a long time since your home was last inspected, or it&rsquo;s an older home, a full home inspection can help catch any concerns that may fly under the radar.</p></div>

Q: How do I know if I have a Federal Pacific Stab-Lok® breaker?

• <div><p>You can identify Federal Pacific Stab-Lok&reg; breakers by the label on the front of the panel that says &ldquo;Federal Pacific&rdquo; or &ldquo;FPE&rdquo; and the breaker itself should say &ldquo;Stab-Lok&reg;&rdquo; either on the face of the panel or a label inside the panel door. The Stab-Lok&reg; breakers are also usually red on the breaker switch.</p></div>

Q: How many outlets can you run off one wire?

• <div><p>The number of outlets you can run off one wire depends on the circuit's amperage and your local electrical codes. Generally, you can have up to eight outlets or light fixtures on a single 15-amp circuit. For a 20-amp circuit, you might accommodate more, but ensuring the total load is within the circuit's capacity is crucial. Always consider the power usage of connected devices to prevent overloading. Consult local electrical codes or a licensed electrician for precise guidelines and safety.</p></div>

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Jose (owner) and his helper completed the project the same week I requested a contractor. They contacted me the day as my request. They completed the job and also pointed out that my chimney had no flashing. I asked if they could accomplish the task the same day which they did. Jose also gave me...
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Reviewed in November 2023
Angus was knowledgeable, did a thorough comprehensive breakdown of the project before anything was agreed to, which I appreciated. The work was impeccable and done quickly. The pricing was honest and fair. Couldn't ask for more.
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Reviewed in May 2023
EXCELLENT services, works with any issues i have. Dependable, always here when states they will be and does beyond necessary work to make my yard look its best!! I could not be happier!!!
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Reviewed in May 2016
We called in January 2016 to get a quote for our basement repair. Our consultation was scheduled for two weeks out, which didn't seem too bad to me, especially considering that we were over an hour away from their office. The gentlemen that did our consultation was friendly and did a great job...
Thrasher Foundation Repair – Des Moines
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Reviewed in July 2014
They are very good. They were good people. I got other estimates and they were very good value. I have a 15 year warranty with this. They do follow up. They were here when they said they would. There was no delay in the work and all the materials were here.
Gaurdian Contracting
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Reviewed in November 2013
In their opinion, they felt like they needed to replace all of the wiring again. I had just done this 5 years ago, so I felt like if they would just replace the box where the deterioration took place, that this would be sufficient. They said they did not feel safe doing this. They also quoted...
Thompson Electric Inc
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Reviewed in November 2008
Tom arrived to do an estimate when he said he would and he was polite and professional. He made it clear that he might not get to my job for weeks because of a backlog of work. I was fine with that. He didn't give me a specific date when the tree would be cut down. In fact, he just showed up one...
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