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Marsh River Electrical LLC
4.7(
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station InstallationElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For BusinessElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not Provided+10 more

Serving Pownal, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Marsh River traveled over an hour to come out to my house to redo my electrical from the panel to the pole, put the wires underground (because they were not before) put a new electrical box and meter on the pole. Did a great job and knew exactly what they were doing! Just a side note: I thought the reason the outlets on the back wall of my room didn’t work was because of mice eating our wires. Whoever did the electric before must not have done it correctly because the outlets are now working!"
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Casco Bay Electric, LLC
4.5(
123
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Provided by Consumer+10 more

Serving Pownal, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Received a call from Casco Bay Electric this morning, described the electrical problem at my house. The office person shared the rates and said an electrician (by name) would be at my house in 1/2 hour which he was. Showed up in a clean van and looked professional, He went right to work fixed the problems then swept/ vacuumed up the debris I cannot remember working with a more efficient, professional, fair priced tradesman and company ever I highly recommend this company to anyone who needs electrical work done Looking forward to working with them for all my electrical jobs in the future."
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+3

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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IQ Electric
5.0(
14
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Pownal, 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

+2

Response time6 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Payne Electrical Contractors, LLC
4.8(
75
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Ceiling Fan - InstallElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Provided by Consumer+13 more

Serving Pownal, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mike was super responsive and very helpful when picking out a new thermostat for our heated floor. The two electricians that came to the house to install the thermostat and a new chandelier were prompt, courteous, and great to work with. We will definitely be recommending Payne Electric to others and look forward to working with them again."
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avenergy Electric
4.0(
33
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Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade - For BusinessElectrical for Addition or Remodel - Install - For BusinessTelephone Jacks and Wiring - Install - For Business

Serving Pownal, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"They came out the day before the job to assess what they'd need for parts and what my electrical box looked like. Very professional and yet friendly. Very safety conscious."
Response time11 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Chris Bonney Electric
5.0(
6
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeFixed Generator - RepairElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair+6 more

Serving Pownal, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"After one of the snowstorms we had this last winter, we found ourselves without electricity. A tree had fallen across our power line, ripping the electric meter off the house and hurling it across the lawn. Perhaps it is needless to say that we felt like the helpless prey of the Universe. On the advice of a friend, we called C. B. Electric. This company proved to be fast and reliable. Their charges were reasonable. They were polite, really nice and reassuring people. They told us when they would be here, and they came when they said they would, which was only a day or two later. They immediately started a search for a replacement meter. When they got that, their work was fast and was performed with what I like to call "snappy exactitude." We absolutely could not have been better pleased. Electricians just don't get better than this."
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Origin Energy, LLC
4.6(
11
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Fixed Generator - InstallElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided+8 more

Serving Pownal, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"“I had an exceptional experience working with Origin Energy. Their team demonstrates the highest level of professionalism and a strong work ethic. They are not only knowledgeable and efficient but also consistently go above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction. Every interaction was seamless, and their dedication to providing quality service was evident at every step. I highly recommend Origin Energy for their reliable, hardworking, and professional approach to business!”"
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Response time2 days
Response rate88%
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

The American Wire Gauge system calculates wire size diameters using the complicated formula D(AWG)=.005·92((36-AWG)/39) inch. A simpler rule of thumb is that every six-gauge decrease doubles the wire diameter, and every three-gauge decrease doubles the wire’s cross-sectional area. On the other hand, wavenumbers are typically measured in reciprocal meters (1/m or m−1) or reciprocal centimeters (1/cm or cm−1).

Typically, when a 3-way switch only works when one switch is on, this is one of the most telltale indicators that the switch has gone bad (although this could also be the result of faulty or loose wiring). To diagnose the issue, toggle each switch until the light comes on. Once it’s on, toggle each switch separately again; the switch that doesn’t turn the light off is the bad switch. 

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

A faulty light switch can trip a breaker due to circuit overload or a short circuit. A faulty light switch may not always trip a breaker, so don’t use that as your only sign that something’s wrong. Always investigate the cause of a switch that isn’t working properly, feels hot to the touch, or is making unusual noises.

The best light switch is user dependent. What works for one person might not work for another. Someone looking to ward off burglars may choose to install proximity light switches or anti-vandal switches, while someone who simply wants to find the switch in the bathroom without using a nightlight may prefer an illuminated light switch. Consider the location of your light switch and the features you want to help you decide on the right light switch for your home.

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