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IQ Electric
5.0(
14
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Serving New Gloucester, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Prompt and courteous service. Job was completed on time and for the exact price quoted. Itâ s a pleasure to have such a trustworthy company to deal with. I highly recommend for any electrical needs you may have."
Pendent Light
Ceiling Fixture
Reay Fun... and Bizzare?
Family Room Lighting Project
Backlit Decora Switches

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Response time6 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Payne Electrical Contractors, LLC
4.8(
75
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Serving New Gloucester, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I could not have been more pleased with Payne Electrical! From the scheduling to the installation, everyone I worked with was incredibly professional and made the whole process easy. I had two ceiling fans and a light fixture installed. The two electricians that came to my house were prompt and incredibly courteous, and very thorough in their work. They were also super kind about my small dog that wanted to keep barking at them... I would highly suggest this company to anyone in the metro Boston area, and will definitely be calling them for any future electrical needs!"
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Merrymeeting Electrical Service
4.7(
55
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Serving New Gloucester, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Small jobs welcome

Customers say: True professional

"Mike was very timely in his response and meticulous in the installation of our microwave. He is professional and knowledgeable. Having coming back for more of our electrical projects."
Merrymeeting Electrical
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avenergy Electric
4.0(
33
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Serving New Gloucester, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Josh is fair and very responsive with his crew of interchangeable professionals who are prompt and professional. My project was a huge undertaking across four apartments involving exterior panel installations and a complete rewiring of the entire building. I worked with about 6 of his crew members spanning months without any meaningful complaint and would depend on them for all my future electrical endeavors. His pricing is very fair for the quality of work you get."
Response time11 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Using a wire stripper/cutter, strip about 1/2 inch to 1 inch of sheathing from electric wires, depending on the application. A self-adjusting wire stripper/cutter works best, but a standard wire stripper/cutter with holes for different gauges of wire works as well to cut and strip away the sheath without damaging the copper wire inside.

Wire color codes vary depending on the region. For instance, the United Kingdom has updated its wiring codes to match Europe's color system. The United States wiring color code is different, as is Australia's. Because the color code system isn’t universal, it’s essential to hire an experienced electrician to perform any electrical work to ensure it is done correctly.

The color code for the common sprinkler wire is white, and then you can assign the remaining color codes to the rest of the wires for different sprinkler zones. For example, you could use red for the first zone, then blue for the second, and so on.

Color-coding helps you keep track of which wires go to specific zones so that you or a pro can address any issues or repairs quickly. Check your local electrical code for any requirements regarding sprinkler wire colors.

It's possible to get power from an outlet for a light switch. However, you must install additional wiring to get current from the outlet to the switch and from the switch to the load it will control. Also, you must ensure that the outlet's electrical circuit can accommodate the additional demand. 

240V is the standard for more demanding appliances in the United States, whereas 220V is more common elsewhere. The voltage isn’t very different in any practical sense. The United States is a newer country compared to many other regions in the world with a faster adoption of new electrical needs. Appliances in the United States are often bigger than other parts of the world.

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