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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
372
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Plymouth, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"William and staff responded promptly to my request for service with reasonable pricing. They arrived at the house at the agreed upon time, were respectful of my property, explained the process and completed the work within the specified time frame. They were pleasant, easy to work with and installed a quality lightning rods system. I highly recommend them."
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Response time1 day
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Jernigan Electrical Service Company
4.2(
13
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Plymouth, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They came on time as promised with a crew large enough to do the job in a day, coordinated with the electric and gas companies and had us back on line that afternoon. Scott answered my questions and returned after the job to answer a few more. They did a good professional job."
Response time7 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Modern Lightning Protection Co., Inc.
5.0(
1
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Plymouth, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1946

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Modern Lightning Protection, has been in the lightning protection business, since 1946! We have installed under the National Fire Protection Association and are Underwriters Laboratories compliant, with our lightning protection systems. We have worked on some of America's best known structures: \n \n � The Super Dome in New Orleans \n � The Monorail at DisneyWorld \n � The Dean Smith Center at UNC at Chapel Hill \n � The Orbiter Processing Facility at Cape Canaveral \n � The Eisenhower Mansion at Gettysburg, PA \n � The Statehouses of North & South Carolina \n \n \nJust to name a few. \n \nModern Lightning Protection, is fully staffed with: \n \n \n � Certified Journeyman \n � Master Installers \n � Designers \n \n \nModern is an Underwriters Laboratories listed installer company, \nUL ECMD Listing # 134186, and we are members of The Lightning Protection Institute. \n \n \n \n

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Electrical FAQs, answered by experts

To check if doorbell wires are live, use a non-contact voltage tester. Hold the tester near the wires; if it lights up or beeps, the wires are live. Always ensure the power is off at the breaker box before handling any wiring. If you don't have a voltage tester, consider getting one or consulting a professional to ensure safety.

Yes, many professionals offer surge protection to safeguard equipment from power fluctuations.

No, it’s not normal. When an outlet is hot, something is wrong. Our tips above may help you pinpoint the problem, but when in doubt, always bring in a qualified electrician to deal with the issue. 

The standard voltage for United States power outlets isn’t shared around the world, and neither is the shape of the power connector. This is why you need travel adapters when spending time abroad. Where the United States typically uses 110/120V outlets, outlets in Europe typically use 220/240V. Power outlets can vary in other ways around the world, too. Not everyone uses the 60Hz frequency, for example, and not everyone even uses AC power in outlets. Always do your research when traveling to see what you need.

No, you shouldn’t immediately reset a tripped breaker. If you don’t know what tripped the breaker, resetting it and continuing the actions that set it off could pose a hazard. It also means your breaker will sustain greater damage if it trips again. If you know the cause of your tripped power, unplug faulty appliances or fix the issues, then reset it, and wait a few minutes before using electricity in that circuit.

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