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C3 Electrical Contracting
4.8(
33
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by ConsumerElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade+3 more

Serving Saint James, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"C3 electrical installed a new 20 amp electrical outlet in my pantry. As well as the installation of a fireplace blower and a new upgraded exhaust fan in the bathroom shower area.. I can always trust that their work is done to electrical code and standards. I wholeheartedly recommend C3A electrical for any and all electrical projects."
Large Hanging Light
Service Equipment
Service Equipment
Low voltage lighting
Low voltage lighting

+2

Response time11 hrs
Response rate91%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hamilton LP Lightning Rods
5.0(
11
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Saint James, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1964

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Bart was Johnny on the spot with competitive pricing. He came out same day to look at the job and had estimate to me next day! His team came to the house and had everything installed in a day and half."
Chimney rod and conductor cable
Front of home,system is barely noticeable
Hiding the cables best we can
Rear of home
Work trailer

+4

Response time1 day
35 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Thomas & Sons Electric
5.0(
2
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Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade - For BusinessElectrical for Addition or Remodel - Install - For Business

Serving Saint James, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Andrew and his team are awesome. They are reliable and courteous. Andrew helped guide me with a new electrical box, driveway lights and new outlets inside my home. I have used them multiple times and every time was the same outstanding service!! 5 stars x 1000!!!"
Response time30 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Just as fluorescent lights are more efficient than incandescent lights, LED lights are more efficient to run than fluorescent lights. The specifics will vary from product to product, but LED lights are typically twice as efficient as equivalent fluorescent lights. A 13-watt CFL bulb can replace a 60-watt incandescent bulb, but a 6- to 8-watt LED bulb can offer the same amount of brightness. Fluorescent lights offer about 50 lumens per watt, while LEDs offer about 100 lumens per watt. LED light bulbs typically last two to three times as long as CFL bulbs, too. 

The copper wire used in knob and tube wiring systems can last up to 100 years. However, it’s considered a dangerous and outdated wiring method because the cloth, fabric, or rubber insulation sheathing can become brittle and fall apart. Knob and tube wiring systems should be inspected if you’re considering buying a home with this type of wiring, or if you have problems with frequently tripping breakers, a sign that you may need to replace them.

Volts and watts aren’t directly convertible units—they measure different aspects of electricity. Volts measure electrical potential, while watts quantify the power. The relationship between the two is defined by the equation: Power (watts)= Voltage (volts) x Current (amperes). In other words, the product of volts and amps results in watts, but there is no fixed conversion of volts into watts.

In most cases, line wires are located at the bottom of a panel or device, while load wires are located at the top. Line wires are generally black, while load wires are typically red or black. To tell for sure, you can use a multimeter or volt pen to test the wire. A live or line wire will always carry a charge, while a load wire will only carry a charge when it’s in use.

If only half of your outlet works, there are usually two possible causes: faulty wiring or a half-hot outlet. The first thing you'll want to do is check the circuit breaker panel to ensure that it's not tripped. If your circuit breaker isn't tripped, turn off the electricity and inspect the wiring to see if anything has come loose or corroded. 

If you have a half-hot outlet, it means half of the outlet is controlled by a switch somewhere on the same circuit, which should be nearby. This is an intentional electrical design commonly found in rooms without overhead lights.

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