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Jeremy Paul
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Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or ReplaceTelephone Jacks and Wiring - InstallTelephone System - Install or Upgrade+1 more

Serving Garden Valley, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"Jeremy was fantastic. Extremely professional, knowledgeable. He installed our Schlage keyless door locks, hung our tv's and also hooks for coats in laundry room. He came prepared with all tools and everything he did was top notch perfect. We will ask Jeremy again for his services. I would recommend him to anyone as he has a wide range of experience for any home tasks or needs. Thanks again Jeremy!!!!! You were great."
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Rocky's Electric
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical for Home Addition or Remodel - InstallFixed Generator - Install

Serving Garden Valley, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Rocky was the only one to get power to a shed that is 100 ft from my house. All others wanted to wait for the ground to thau or not dig the trench at all. If something was broken during the job, Rocky made sure it was fixed. Great job overall and would call Rocky again if I need any electrical work!"
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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New Revelation Technology
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Ceiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation+25 more

Serving Garden Valley, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great. Company came out and performed all the work to above standards, were polite and detailed what they were doing prior to start. In my eyes the company went above and beyond. Would use this company again for future electrical needs. Highly recommend."
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

You can use a double-pole switch for a regular light fixture, but it's unnecessary and won’t be the most efficient choice. A single-pole switch works perfectly for standard lights. Double-pole handle high-power appliances that require both hot wires to be disconnected. Using a single-pole switch for regular lights is more cost-effective, simpler, and more common in residential settings.

Yes, professional installations typically include wiring, switches, and circuit adjustments for safe operation.

They can vary—a lot. For example, while the EU continues to move toward broader standardization, many different types of outlets still exist from country to country. Some local standards cared about polarization, and some didn’t. It’s similar to other countries around the world.

Generally, you’re less likely to find polarized outlets outside North America. However, alternative plugs and outlets often incorporate precautions so that accidentally touching live prongs on a plug is hard or impossible. You may also find interesting regulations overseas that limit the use of outlets in bathrooms or near sinks to decrease the chance of shock.

The number of outdoor outlets that can be on one circuit depends on the circuit's capacity and the electrical load of each outlet. Outdoor outlets should ideally be on a dedicated circuit that is not shared with other outlets, and each outlet should be rated for at least 15 amps. A circuit rated for at least 20 amps is recommended. It’s important to use GFCI protection for all outdoor outlets to prevent electrical shocks. Overall, it's crucial to avoid overloading the circuit and take necessary safety precautions.

Most ceiling light fixtures only have a black, white, and green wire, but in some cases, you’ll also find a red wire in the box. This is a second hot wire, like the black wire, and is included for ceiling light kits that have a fan.

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