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Corrigan, LLC
4.8(
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Houlka, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1954

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"John Corrigan and his sons are outstanding! They did outstanding work installing our lighting rods at a reasonable price. They were prompt, very professional and honest. I would call them again and recommend them to anyone."
Shingle roof air terminal
Residential 1
Residential Spanish tile
Horse stable
Residential 2

+23

Response time2 days
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Home Complete Solutions LLC
4.7(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair

Serving Houlka, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He arrived at the time agreed for the first project. The he assisted me ordering parts from Home Depot I still needed for the rest of the work needed to be done. He was quick and efficient. He assembled my new dresser, he changed toilet seats, changed the kitchen continuous garbage disposal plus changed the electric outlet and box under the sink and replaced the whole toilet valves kit in the guest bathroom. He works on anything that needs to be repaired, replaced or fixed in the home. Now already planned to replace hardwood floor in one of the bedrooms and, paint, cover holes on the wall and replace my outdoor fans. He’s quick and waste no time doing the job , organized and very meticulous work on every single project. In addition he is professional, trustworthy and friendly."
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

The major difference between a GFCI breaker and an AFCI breaker is that a GFCI breaker protects against fatal shocks while an AFCI breaker prevent electrical fires. A GFCI breaker senses when the electrical current to ground is overloaded and trips to prevent major accidents or injuries. AFCI breakers trip when it detects dangerous electrical arcing.

Yes, you can use a 3/0 AWG wire for a 200 amp service, but only if it is made of copper, as 3/0 copper wire has an allowable ampacity of 225 amps. If you are using aluminum or aluminum copper-clad wire, you need to use at least 4/0 AWG.

The wrong-sized wire can lead to several safety hazards, including structural fires, surges, power outages from tripped breakers, and electrocution. It’s important to follow the American Wire Gauge system and the National Electrical Code guidelines to safely wire a home. Electrical wiring is not safe for homeowners to handle and is best left to a licensed electrician.

Homeowners should avoid replacing a circuit breaker without turning it off. While you technically can replace a circuit breaker without turning off the main breaker—and professionals can and do—it’s only safe for electricians to use this process. Working with a live panel is extremely dangerous if you don’t have experience working with electricity. Always follow safety measures to avoid electrical shock.

Most ceiling light fixtures only have a black, white, and green wire, but in some cases, you’ll also find a red wire in the box. This is a second hot wire, like the black wire, and is included for ceiling light kits that have a fan.

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