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Capelles Electric

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Capelles Electric

4.95(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 local quotes requested

Electrical service and repair, Remodeling, Commercial and Residential Trouble Shooting, Older home rewiring, and new homes Bucket Truck, Parking lot lighting and sign repair Under ground trenching, TV, Phone , and Data

"Fantastic work! I was very impressed with the quality of work, the speed at which the job was accomplished and the knowledge and flexibility of the electrician. Price was very fair."

Theresa H on September 2020

Electrical service and repair, Remodeling, Commercial and Residential Trouble Shooting, Older home rewiring, and new homes Bucket Truck, Parking lot lighting and sign repair Under ground trenching, TV, Phone , and Data

"Fantastic work! I was very impressed with the quality of work, the speed at which the job was accomplished and the knowledge and flexibility of the electrician. Price was very fair."

Theresa H on September 2020

My Classic Car Trader LLC

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My Classic Car Trader LLC

2.00(
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53 years of experience

Sales, Service & Rebuilding of Antique and Classic Car Components such as, Carburetors, Starters, Generators, Fuel Pumps, Double & Single Action Fuel Pump Rebuilding, Water Pumps, Hydraulic Top Pumps, Distributors, and DELCO Knee Action Shocks, We also carry a complete line of NOS and NORS parts. We offer FREE Technical advice for any YEAR Classic Car 609-462-7412

"Beware. They charged me double shipping even after I told them I would wait so I wouldn’t have to pay two shipping fees. The last item was a fuel pump that I had a problem with. I have made 4 calls to ask for help with no return call. Poor"

Frank H on July 2020

Sales, Service & Rebuilding of Antique and Classic Car Components such as, Carburetors, Starters, Generators, Fuel Pumps, Double & Single Action Fuel Pump Rebuilding, Water Pumps, Hydraulic Top Pumps, Distributors, and DELCO Knee Action Shocks, We also carry a complete line of NOS and NORS parts. We offer FREE Technical advice for any YEAR Classic Car 609-462-7412

"Beware. They charged me double shipping even after I told them I would wait so I wouldn’t have to pay two shipping fees. The last item was a fuel pump that I had a problem with. I have made 4 calls to ask for help with no return call. Poor"

Frank H on July 2020

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Mr. Electric of Southern Minnesota

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Mr. Electric of Southern Minnesota

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Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

6-7 Employees, Locally Owned, electrician, electrical contractor using flat-rate pricing. Have an emergency? We answer our phone and dispatch 24/7. Electrical issues? "We Have the Power to Make Things Better!"

6-7 Employees, Locally Owned, electrician, electrical contractor using flat-rate pricing. Have an emergency? We answer our phone and dispatch 24/7. Electrical issues? "We Have the Power to Make Things Better!"

Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Yes, whole-house generators run constantly for extended periods. Whole-house generators can run for longer periods of time than portable generators, but be careful. First, they may need regular applications of engine oil (as frequently as daily), depending on the engine design. Second, running constantly for several days will increase the wear and tear on the generator and shorten its lifespan.

Yes, in some locations, it is required by the National Electric Code (NEC) to have a transfer switch installed for electrical emergencies. In addition to following electrical code, generator transfer switches ensure your home is fully protected during a power outage. By switching the power from the main breaker to the generator breaker, you can seamlessly operate your HVAC, lights, appliances, devices, and more during an emergency. 

Whole-house generators need to be installed on level ground several feet away from walls and other objects. Because they tap into the electrical system directly, they usually need to be close to your home electrical panel for a transfer switch installation. It also helps with installation if they are near to a gas line or propane tank installation.

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. 

Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the electrical load of your entire house. You have to take into account every device you want to use and their wattage requirements, plus the wattage needed to start them, and look for a generator that can safely run all that at around 80% capacity.

In more practical terms, a small home can run on a 10,000-watt generator (and if you only want to power a few key appliances, much less than that). A mid-sized home may need something between 15,000 and 22,000 watts. Larger homes require 25,000 watts or more. 

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