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Avatar for Lat/Long Electric
Lat/Long Electric
5.0(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeFixed Generator - Install+6 more

Serving Bates City, MO and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Not enough stars to give! Lat/Long Electric not only fixed every single issue we had, but did so in a very professional and timely manner. The pricing was very fair and honest, and the exceptional work and customer service spoke for itself. I have found my electrical professional for the future!"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate85%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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C&S Electric, LLC
4.6(
61
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided+11 more

Serving Bates City, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Seth, owner of C & S Electric, did a phenomenal job! The finished work was just neat compared to the 'before' picture. The electric company noted that the work was above & beyond standard and I was elated😊!. I've already recommended C&S Electric to my neighbors and plan to call on Seth for future electrical projects. Thank you "Angi" for the recommendation. The access to work-force was reliable and easy."
Response time1 day
250 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Knight Lighter
4.7(
91
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Outdoor Lighting - Plan and InstallOutdoor Lighting - Repair

Serving Bates City, MO and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I called Knight Lighter to hang our Christmas lights on the outside of our home. They came to our home in a timely manner was very professional and cleaned up before they left. I would highly recommend them to our family & friends. The Dubinicks"
Landscape lighting
Response time2 days
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

The color of your cable will help you to identify its function. In the U.S., the National Electrical Code (NEC) designates the color code for electrical cables. “Hot” cables are black, red, and blue. In cases of higher voltage lines, orange might also be used to indicate a hot cable. White or gray indicates a neutral, and green or green with a yellow stripe indicates a ground.

The most common type of electrical outlet is a 3-prong outlet, which has two flat blades (one is wider than the other) and a round grounding pin. Older homes typically have 2-prong outlets that aren’t as safe as more modern options and are generally not up to current electrical codes.  Other outlets you can find in your home include 20A, 125 volt varieties for larger appliances like refrigerators or washing machines. 

There are also GFCI outlets, which protect against electrical shock in wet areas, such as bathrooms and kitchens, and arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) outlets, which protect against electrical fires caused by arcing.

Moving an electrical meter in your home depends on what your electric utility company allows. If you only want to move it a few inches, that may be no problem or only incur light fees. If you want to move it a significant distance, you may need to arrange a utility inspection and get permission, or your utility company may prevent it altogether.

Regular inspections, avoiding circuit overloads, and updating wiring when needed help maintain efficiency.

The dials on an electrical meter simply represent the number of kWh you have used since it was installed. In a five-dial setup, the left-most dial represents tens of thousands of kWh, while the next dial to the right represents thousands of kWh. The following dials going to the right represent hundreds, tens, and ones.

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