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Avatar for Steadfast Electric, LLC
Steadfast Electric, LLC
4.8(
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Fixed Generator - InstallElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical for Home Addition or Remodel - Install+17 more

Serving Bayou Cane, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Steadfast Electric was great! No 2 week lead time. Brian answered right away and text me throughout the week to be sure to fit in my project. Paul arrived during the time frame and was quick and efficient. Also friendly and knowledgeable. Invoicing came via email which I could pay over my phone via Apple Pay making the process even quicker and easier. Price was just right! I'd recommend to anyone looking for an electrician"
Response time3 days
Response rate100%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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First Circuit, LLC
5.0(
28
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Ceiling Fan - InstallElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair - For Business+9 more

Serving Bayou Cane, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The electrician came out on a Sunday afternoon, made money saving and cost cutting suggestions. He started working on Monday morning and was finished by 3:00 Tuesday afternoon. Friendly, knowledgeable, and all around great professional manner. Will definitely use for all electrical so from now on."
Landscape lighting
Landscape lighting
Landscape lighting
Camper service
Camper service

+30

Response time11 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Power Cross
4.8(
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Fixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving Bayou Cane, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"On time, professional and knowledgable. Could have sold me a top of the line battery but explained to me why a middle of the line for $100 less would be just as good. Keegan will be doing all my generator maintenance from now on. I highly recommend Keegan and Power Cross."
Portable fixed
Marine water cool generator
20 15kw home standby generator
Commercial unit
Marine engines

+10

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by97%of homeowners
United Lightning Rods
4.9(
64
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Bayou Cane, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1941

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Ed Riley is extremely knowledgeable about what causes lighting and how to protect from it. He explained to me which and how structures develop static electricity that lead to lighting discharges in a way that the physics made sense to me. They were also reasonably priced and kept their word. Definitely recommend them."
Response time2 days
Response rate99%
71 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for AAA - Renovation, LLC
AAA - Renovation, LLC
4.8(
40
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair - For Business

Serving Bayou Cane, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"This was our first time using Home Advisor or any company like it. Before I could put my phone down AAA (Shawn Curry) was calling me. We agreed that he would call after the storm (Barry) had passed. He called on Tuesday, was at our home within 2 hours, he checked out our problem...then said I can fix it now if you would like. Our roof was repaired in 2 hours. We thought that due to past storm damage and the new damage that he might tell us we needed a new roof. He said that we still have a lot of life in our current roof. We will use him again and would highly recommend him, which we have already done."
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After Silver Bright

+1

Response time6 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

No, you should always use proper electrical wire caps to safely cap off electrical wires. Electrical tape isn’t as durable as electrical caps and can deteriorate and separate over time, exposing the live wires. The only way to use electrical tape for this project is to wrap it around the caps themselves to reinforce them and create an even stronger connection, preventing an electrical emergency.

Aluminum wiring can pose a significant fire risk because it tends to expand, contract, and overheat, leading to failing connections and splices. If your home has aluminum wiring, it doesn't always require a complete replacement, but you must take safety precautions. The first step is to hire a licensed electrician to conduct a thorough inspection. Based on their findings, you have several options:

  • Full Replacement: The safest but most expensive solution is to replace all aluminum wiring with copper.

  • Copper Pigtailing: A more budget-friendly option, suitable for certain homes, involves adding a short section of copper wire to the end of each aluminum wire at connection points.

  • Other Safety Upgrades: Your electrician may also recommend installing aluminum-compatible outlets and applying an anti-oxidant paste to connections to prevent corrosion.

Consulting a professional will help you determine the best course of action to ensure your home's wiring meets current safety standards.

A ground wire is not required for GFCI to work. A ground is a third wire in an outlet in addition to the live and neutral wires. It serves as an escape conduit for electricity in case of a short circuit. If a ground wire is present, installers should connect it to the appropriate terminal. Otherwise, a GFCI will work fine without it.

Baking soda is an effective fire reduction method. However, flour and baking powder are very dangerous around flames. Flour is flammable and it can also conduct electricity. The combination can cause serious injury from electrical shock and worsen the situation by adding fuel to the fire. Baking powder is also not an option as it's also highly flammable. 

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.

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