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ElectricMasters
4.6(
65
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Fixed Generator - InstallElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair+21 more

Serving Alexandria, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Really nice and serviced same day as quote. Even took the time show us how the electrical wiring was set up in our older home so we know how to handle the issue ourselves the next time we want to change out light/fan fixtures. Not many companies would be willing to do that anymore!"
A win for the owners of this panel change.
Ready to label and get inspected
This is guaranteed to provide adequate electric needed to provide heating and cooling on demand.
Panels are installed and look great.
Without yearly inspections of your electrical services in your home this could happen to you. This is the panel that failed and we upgraded.

+19

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
48 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mid America Lightning Protection
4.5(
99
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Alexandria, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was pleased with the installation of the lightning rods--communication was great and the work was done quickly. What I wasn't happy with is he quoted me a price that was less then my actual bill was BUT the price was still less then two other contractors bids."
Indianapolis
Trucking company
Indianapolis
Indiana Illinois
Indiana Illinois

+70

Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Hamilton LP Lightning Rods
5.0(
11
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Alexandria, KY 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
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Single switch installs are quick DIY projects, but you should consider enlisting the help of a pro for more complicated replacements—like a smart switch or if you live in an older home with outdated wiring. Professional electricians are trained in the latest code regulations. They are also insured, licensed, and bonded.

Grounding an electrical outlet can take as little as 30 minutes if you only need to replace the outlet or around two hours if you need to add a ground wire. However, more extensive electrical work will take longer, such as hiring an electrician to ground multiple outlets during the same service.

How far you can run underground electric depends on the wire gauge (generally AWG) and the circuit voltage. Too much voltage drop in an electrical circuit can negatively affect performance, so the smaller the voltage drop, the better. Ideally, it shouldn't exceed 3%. The smaller the wire and the longer the run, the more significant the voltage drop. 

For example, with a 120-volt circuit, you can run 60 feet of 12 AWG cable without losing more than 3% voltage. With a 240-volt circuit, you can run 120 feet of 12 AWG wire while maintaining a voltage drop of 3% or less.

A correctly installed 3-way switch will not trip a breaker. If using a 3-way switch trips your circuit breaker, the ground wire might be touching something it should not be, there could be a short in the wiring, a wire could be loose, or the wrong wires are connected to the wrong locations on the switch. If you cannot easily see the problem, such as a loose wire, contact an electrician to fix the issue.

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).

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