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High Timber Electric

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High Timber Electric

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9 years of experience

At High Timber Electric we provide professional electrical services in Ronan, Polson and surounding areas thoughout northwestern Montana. We strive to give a quality product, we believe in craftsmanship and professionalism. We like to give our customers the comfort in knowing there home is in good hands and all work performed will be at the highest level of craftsmanship. You can rest at ease knowing we provide quality work with hassle free services! Give us a call 406-250-7193 email: [email protected]

At High Timber Electric we provide professional electrical services in Ronan, Polson and surounding areas thoughout northwestern Montana. We strive to give a quality product, we believe in craftsmanship and professionalism. We like to give our customers the comfort in knowing there home is in good hands and all work performed will be at the highest level of craftsmanship. You can rest at ease knowing we provide quality work with hassle free services! Give us a call 406-250-7193 email: [email protected]

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Northstar Electric Service

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Northstar Electric Service

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12 years of experience

Need a Commercial or Residential Electrician in the Miles City area? If the answer is yes, then look no further than the professionals at Northstar Electric Service. We are a licensed, bonded and insured Electrical Contractor that serves Custer County and surrounding area customers. We specialize in quality electrical installations, electrical repairs, lighting, wiring & rewiring, service upgrades, panel replacements, and preventative maintenance services to name a few. Call today! Specialties: Accent Lighting, Additions, Fire Restoration, Appliances, Fans, Generators, Landscape Lighting, Parking Lot Lighting, Security Lighting, Inspections, Maintenance, Ballasts

Need a Commercial or Residential Electrician in the Miles City area? If the answer is yes, then look no further than the professionals at Northstar Electric Service. We are a licensed, bonded and insured Electrical Contractor that serves Custer County and surrounding area customers. We specialize in quality electrical installations, electrical repairs, lighting, wiring & rewiring, service upgrades, panel replacements, and preventative maintenance services to name a few. Call today! Specialties: Accent Lighting, Additions, Fire Restoration, Appliances, Fans, Generators, Landscape Lighting, Parking Lot Lighting, Security Lighting, Inspections, Maintenance, Ballasts

Weatherly Electric Inc

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Weatherly Electric Inc

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25 years of experience

Weatherly Electric Inc 41 Chet's Court Plains MT 59859, 4068265275, http://weatherlyelectric.com, We are Weatherly Electric Inc with 13 Years experience in Commercial and Industrial, Sawmills, Residential, Anything Electrical and we serve within 50 Mile Radius area. Electrical, Electrician, Electrical Contractor, Electric, Electrical Services, Electrical Plains MT, Electrician Plains MT, Electrical Contractor Plains MT, Electric Plains MT, Electrical Services Plains MT

"This company closed in 2019 and no longer does electrical work in the area."

Rachel L on February 2022

Weatherly Electric Inc 41 Chet's Court Plains MT 59859, 4068265275, http://weatherlyelectric.com, We are Weatherly Electric Inc with 13 Years experience in Commercial and Industrial, Sawmills, Residential, Anything Electrical and we serve within 50 Mile Radius area. Electrical, Electrician, Electrical Contractor, Electric, Electrical Services, Electrical Plains MT, Electrician Plains MT, Electrical Contractor Plains MT, Electric Plains MT, Electrical Services Plains MT

"This company closed in 2019 and no longer does electrical work in the area."

Rachel L on February 2022

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Electrical questions, answered by experts

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.

Baking soda is an effective fire reduction method. However, flour and baking powder are very dangerous around flames. Flour is flammable and it can also conduct electricity. The combination can cause serious injury from electrical shock and worsen the situation by adding fuel to the fire. Baking powder is also not an option as it's also highly flammable. 

A piggyback circuit breaker, also known as a tandem or double-stuff breaker, combines two separate circuits into a single slot in a breaker panel. This design allows adding more circuits without a larger panel, making it a space-saving solution. Each breaker in the piggyback unit operates independently, protecting two circuits in one standard breaker slot. This is especially useful in older panels with limited space for additional breakers.

For a 200-amp underground service, you need a minimum of #2/0 American Wire Gauge (AWG) copper or #4/0 AWG aluminum or copper-clad wire. Don’t forget that, at minimum, you’ll need to use a 1 1/2-inch schedule 40 or 80 PVC conduit to successfully run a 200-amp underground service.

Many homes have a 200-amp service, which requires a 2-inch electrical meter riser. Larger homes or homes that require more energy for several appliances and devices may have a 400-amp service. For 400-amp service, opt for a 4-inch electrical meter riser.

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