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Eastern Electric, LLC
4.9(
25
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair

Serving Kennebunkport, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Friendly, professional, understanding, accommodating, and many more good things describe the person who did work for me from Eastern Electric. I will choose to hire Eastern Electric again."
Living Room Lighting
Kitchen Lighting
Dining Room Lighting
Entry Way Lighting
Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
RGS Electric, Inc.
4.7(
117
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeCeiling Fan - Install+13 more

Serving Kennebunkport, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Roy came out and took care of the electrical jobs I needed to have completed at my home. He did a great job. Great pricing and quality work. I highly recommend RGS Electric!"
Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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IGM Electric
4.8(
30
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairCeiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - Repair+4 more

Serving Kennebunkport, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"IGM electric installed a breaker box at my house. They communicated everything as to how long we would be without power. Everything was done in a professional way. I would definitely recommend IGM Electric."
200 Amp Service
Response time1 day
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Yes, but our analogy with the water hose doesn’t really work here. You see, electrical flow isn’t constant: It ebbs and flows like waves, coming in pulses of power. Hertz measures the rate of change in the flow of electricity, or how often it ebbs and flows. For example, 60Hz means that the electrons pulse through wiring 60 times per second. When they are pulsing, they’re in a brief retreat. Almost all United States equipment is rated for 60Hz.

You shouldn’t hook up a solar panel directly to a battery. That can damage the solar battery and your appliances over time. Instead, install a charge controller between your solar panel and solar battery. Charge controllers regulate voltage, prevent overcharging, and minimize the amount of electrical current to protect your battery from voltage spikes.

The standard voltage for United States power outlets isn’t shared around the world, and neither is the shape of the power connector. This is why you need travel adapters when spending time abroad. Where the United States typically uses 110/120V outlets, outlets in Europe typically use 220/240V. Power outlets can vary in other ways around the world, too. Not everyone uses the 60Hz frequency, for example, and not everyone even uses AC power in outlets. Always do your research when traveling to see what you need.

Sprinkler valves typically have 16 AWG or 18 AWG wires. AWG, or American Wire Gauge, is the standard measurement for wire gauge sizing in the U.S. The gauge is the thickness of the wire, with higher AWG numbers indicating thinner wires. You can find the gauge measurement in your sprinkler system’s user manual or on the sprinkler manufacturer’s website.

The copper wire used in knob and tube wiring systems can last up to 100 years. However, it’s considered a dangerous and outdated wiring method because the cloth, fabric, or rubber insulation sheathing can become brittle and fall apart. Knob and tube wiring systems should be inspected if you’re considering buying a home with this type of wiring, or if you have problems with frequently tripping breakers, a sign that you may need to replace them.

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