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Donohue's Lightning Rods
4.3(
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Serving Metcalfe, MS 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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Response time1 day
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
RDB Electric
New to Angi

Serving Metcalfe, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time1 day
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Nail Electric
New to Angi

Serving Metcalfe, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

Hey everyone my names Parker Nail. I’m excited to launch my LLC. I’ve been doing Electrical work for 4 years now. I’m always looking for side work and would be happy to handle any type of electrical service needed. My goal is to provide quality and safe work that you can rely on. I’m available after I get off work during the week and on weekends.

Kirby Morlino, Inc.
5.0(
2
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Serving Metcalfe, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We offer over 35 years of experience the electrical industry. We take on a wide range of electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as wiring and panel upgrades and a variety of other jobs. We're committed to providing a personalized service for each individual project we take on & look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

The National Fire Protection Association reports that almost half of reported electrical fires are caused by electrical distribution and lighting equipment. The main culprit behind these fires is often frayed, worn, or faulty wiring, particularly in closed-off and concealed areas like attics, where fires can start and burn undetected for long periods.

The purpose of pigtail wiring is to connect multiple wires to a single terminal on a device. Pigtailing involves splicing a short length of wire, called a pigtail, into the multiple wires that need to be connected. The pigtail wire is then connected to the single terminal on the device, allowing all of the wires to be connected at once. This practice helps to simplify the wiring process, reduce clutter, and ensure a secure and reliable electrical connection.

Yes, one wire is always hot on the 3-way switch, meaning it carries the electricity from the power source to the switch. If you have a 3-wire cable in your home, you have two hot wires, or line wires, coming from the power source. Typically, you’d connect the hot black wire from the power source to the traveler wire and the hot red wire from the power source to the first 3-way switch. For the second 3-way switch, you’d then connect the hot black traveler wire to the switch.

Switching the hot and neutral wires in an outlet or receptacle, a condition known as reverse polarity, is dangerous. While the outlet will still function and provide power, it creates a significant electrical shock hazard because anything plugged into it will remain electrified even when switched off. If you touch a conductive part of the appliance, such as the metal components of a toaster, you could receive an electric shock.

This type of conversion is easy—you’ll just need to upgrade to the correct amperage in your wires before wiring the new outlet. However, these projects can be tricky without intermediate electrical knowledge, so consider consulting a pro before flipping any switches on your circuit breaker.

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