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Platinum Tech Services, LLC

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Platinum Tech Services, LLC

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2 years of experience

Platinum Tech Services is a premier provider of smart technology solutions for residential and commercial properties. We specialize in security systems, whole-home audio, network infrastructure, lighting automation, and energy monitoring, delivering seamless integration and reliable performance tailored to each client’s needs. Our team is committed to innovation, precision, and customer satisfaction. Whether you're building new, upgrading existing systems, or troubleshooting complex installations, Platinum Tech Services ensures every project is executed with excellence.

"Great professional service! The security system works very well. I would highly recommend this company. "

Debbie M on August 2025

Platinum Tech Services is a premier provider of smart technology solutions for residential and commercial properties. We specialize in security systems, whole-home audio, network infrastructure, lighting automation, and energy monitoring, delivering seamless integration and reliable performance tailored to each client’s needs. Our team is committed to innovation, precision, and customer satisfaction. Whether you're building new, upgrading existing systems, or troubleshooting complex installations, Platinum Tech Services ensures every project is executed with excellence.

"Great professional service! The security system works very well. I would highly recommend this company. "

Debbie M on August 2025

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

No. Blue wires and black wires are different. Even though both are used as hot wires, they serve different functions. Black wires are far more common in residential properties. They are always hot, can be positive or negative, and usually carry electricity from a power source to an outlet. Blue wires have a specialized usage in residential properties, generally as traveler wires, and are more common in commercial properties.

Compared to amps, volts, and watts, ohms are a different kind of measurement, though also very common. Ohms show the resistance of materials like wiring: How much they impede the flow of electrons. The reason household wiring is usually copper or aluminum is that these materials are affordable and also have lower ohms, which means low resistance/high conductivity.

A GFCI outlet is a type of electrical outlet that monitors the electricity flowing through the circuit and shuts off power immediately when it detects a loss or acceleration of current. They are particularly important in areas that may come in contact with water, which is why they're most common in kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and garages.

An outlet that has the neutral and hot wires switched, or reverse polarity, presents a shock hazard because anything plugged into it will be electrified whether or not it is on. If you touch a conductive part of the appliance, like the metal parts on a toaster, while it’s plugged in, you can be shocked.

While you can plug most electrical items into a GFCI outlet, some with stationary motors, which experience a small amount of current leakage, such as vent fans or fluorescent lighting, can cause tripping. For this reason, it’s often best to plug them into a standard outlet. This can also be a problem if the circuit is over 100 feet long. Some appliances, such as hair dryers, have built-in GFCI protection, so connecting them to a standard outlet is fine.

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