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Lat/Long Electric
5.0(
54
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Serving Bates City, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

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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East Side Electric, LLC
5.0(
9
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Serving Bates City, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Brian was through and professional. He cleaned up after the woek was done and you couldn't tell he was here. I highly recommend East Side Electric"
New CH Breaker Panel
FedPac Panel
New Panel Old Wire
Central Lighting
Wide Shot Ab Sink

+7

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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C&S Electric, LLC
4.6(
61
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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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Innovate Electric
5.0(
5
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Serving Bates City, MO and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The electrician arrived on time & tightened the cover plates that were loose and hanging down on the electric boxes located on the ceiling. Good job."
58 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by25%of homeowners
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Anthony Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
4.7(
1,469
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Serving Bates City, MO and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1951

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very well - the Anthony exlectrican took time to explain potential electric issues I may encounter in my 40 year old house. He replaced an electic outlet and inspected the fuse box."
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+38

356 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Hamilton Electric
4.3(
114
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Serving Bates City, MO and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1950

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Had electrical work scheduled two weeks in a row and they never showed up due to they were too busy and couldn’t get to us. I phoned and gentleman rude and could not care less that I had wasted my time waiting with no call or response."
Generator Installation
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Donohue's Lightning Rods
4.3(
70
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Serving Bates City, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1971

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sent engineering drawings for review prior to starting work worked over the weekend to beat the insulation schedule on a new build."
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Lightning protection
Lightning protection
Lightning protection

+10

Response time1 day
88 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Knight Lighter
4.7(
91
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Serving Bates City, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Solarize
5.0(
10
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Serving Bates City, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Needed a sub panel and my entire garage wired(7 120 outlets, 2 240 outlets, and a floodlight put in). They showed up gave a quick run threw and they knocked it out Whole process was quick and easy. Great work at a great price! Would definitely recommend!"
121 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

You can use a double-pole switch for a regular light fixture, but it's unnecessary and won’t be the most efficient choice. A single-pole switch works perfectly for standard lights. Double-pole handle high-power appliances that require both hot wires to be disconnected. Using a single-pole switch for regular lights is more cost-effective, simpler, and more common in residential settings.

How far you can run underground electric depends on the wire gauge (generally AWG) and the circuit voltage. Too much voltage drop in an electrical circuit can negatively affect performance, so the smaller the voltage drop, the better. Ideally, it shouldn't exceed 3%. The smaller the wire and the longer the run, the more significant the voltage drop. 

For example, with a 120-volt circuit, you can run 60 feet of 12 AWG cable without losing more than 3% voltage. With a 240-volt circuit, you can run 120 feet of 12 AWG wire while maintaining a voltage drop of 3% or less.

Watts and volts represent distinct aspects of a light bulb’s functionality. Volts measure the electrical force that drives the current through the bulb, determining its compatibility with the power source. Watts, on the other hand, quantify the bulb’s power consumption and indicate its brightness level. Higher watts generally mean a brighter bulb.

By nature, two-prong outlets aren't grounded—but the box they run to might be, which makes them safer. The safest way to test if an outlet is grounded is to purchase a circuit tester, which cost about $20 at home improvement stores. 

If you discover your outlet (or outlets) aren't grounded, know that this greatly increases your risk of personal injury and electrical fires. You may want to consider installing new three-prong ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlets. On average, the cost to install GFCI outlets is about $210 per outlet.

Yes, the National Electrical Code (NEC) requires that outdoor Christmas lights be plugged into a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlet to prevent hazardous electrical shocks or an electrical fire. It’s a code violation to plug outdoor Christmas lights into a non-GFCI outlet, so be sure to follow these guidelines for a safe and successful installation.

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