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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Northeast Harbor, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"WB Lightning Rods did an excellent job installing lightening rods on our home. The owner stayed onsite the entire time to supervise the work. He took extra care to plan the rod and cable placement to ensure the proper protection and retain the aesthetics of our home. His crew were knowledgeable, polite, neat and efficient. We could not be more pleased with the results."
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 Residential LPS
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Response time1 day
180 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Stanley Electric
5.0(
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Ceiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Provided by Consumer+15 more

Serving Northeast Harbor, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Stanley Electric delivers precision electrical work with small town reliability and big league expertise. Based on Mount Desert Island we proudly serve Hancock County and Downeast Maine with licensed insured and highly skilled electricians. From high end custom homes to critical service calls we handle everything from heat pumps, panel upgrades and whole home wiring to EV chargers lighting design and generator installs. Known for showing up when we say we will and doing the job right the first time we bring clarity care and craftsmanship to every project. Whether you are building new upgrading old or troubleshooting the unexpected we are the team to call. Trust Stanley Electric to keep your home or business powered safely and efficiently.

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
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Next Gen Electrical
4.7(
33
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Northeast Harbor, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The only problem I had with NextGen was that the city came to me after the installation and said there was no electrical permit pulled for the job and that the local electric company should have opened our electrical service, not NextGen."
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Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Residential Services
4.2(
7
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Ceiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - RepairElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair+5 more

Serving Northeast Harbor, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Chad was on time and very friendy and knowledgeable. He did a quality job of what was expected. We will be using him when we need electrical work done again and will recommend him when others are looking for a quality electrician."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

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 life expectancy of a circuit breaker is 30 to 40 years. However, how long your circuit breaker lasts depends on the condition of your electrical equipment, the amperage, your electrical consumption, and more. A breaker box that frequently trips from overload will last much shorter than a breaker box with the proper amperage for the number of devices and appliances in use. If your circuit breaker trips frequently, and you have also increased your electrical consumption, it may be worth upgrading your electrical panel to extend your electrical system’s lifespan—and save you the hassle of frequent power trips.

Yes, the National Electric Code (NEC) requires at least one GFCI outlet in each sectioned-off portion of an unfinished basement, partly to ensure a power source is available for a sump pump in case of flooding. If you install multiple outlets in your unfinished basement, all of them must be GFCI-protected. For finished basements, standard outlets are generally permitted, but at least one GFCI outlet is still required per circuit. Keep in mind that local municipalities may have additional codes, so it's best to consult a licensed electrician to ensure your home is fully compliant.

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.

When wiring a switch, the power typically comes into the receptacle first. The neutral wire goes straight to the outlet, while the hot wire is split. You'll need a wire nut to splice the hot wire back to one of the receptacles, but you will also tie another wire into that same wire nut and run to the switch. That way, you can control the flow of electricity to that particular receptacle by turning the switch on and off.

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