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Power Cross
4.8(
83
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Fixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving Livingston, 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 Livingston, 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%
84 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Grandin Electrical Contractors, LLC
5.0(
6
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Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving Livingston, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Luke and his team were awesome. They were professional, reliable, and friendly. They were almost half the cost of another estimate we got, came when they said they would, and guarantee their work. Hearty recommend!"
Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Usually, your house panel is one of the key components that must be replaced when upgrading your amp service. In many cases, you will also need to upgrade your meter base as well as other electrical components.

Modern homes have a lot of devices and appliances running at once. That means there are many different wires and cables throughout the house. Service entrance conductors (also known as service entrance cables or service feed wires) connect the external weatherhead for the utility pole to the circuit breaker box. This is your home’s connection to your local power grid.

Whole-house generators can run continuously for extended periods, even for weeks at a time (around 400 to 500 hours), as long as they have a sufficient fuel supply. However, this type of extensive use will increase wear and tear and can shorten the generator's overall lifespan. During long periods of operation, it's important to check and refill the engine oil as needed, potentially as frequently as daily depending on the model. If your generator uses a fuel tank, ensure it is kept full to prevent unexpected shutdowns.

It wouldn’t be abnormal to view all wiring as simply wiring, but wiring has different gauges and can handle different loads. When you’re wiring for 240V, you need wire that is rated at least 240V, but honestly it’s better to spend a little more and just buy 300V wiring. This ensures a margin of safety in case the wiring gets overloaded.

No, wiring does not need to be redone to get a dimmer switch, as they work with single-pole and three-way switches. Just ensure you choose a dimmer that is compatible with your wiring, fixture, and lightbulbs. Most homes built after 1985 have neutral wiring and work with almost all dimmers. If your home was built before 1985 and you don’t have an updated electrical system, you may have to use a non-neutral wiring dimmer.

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