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

Serving Scotland Neck, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"WB Lightning Rods did an excellent job installing lightening rods on our home. The owner stayed onsite the entire time to supervise the work. He took extra care to plan the rod and cable placement to ensure the proper protection and retain the aesthetics of our home. His crew were knowledgeable, polite, neat and efficient. We could not be more pleased with the results."
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Response time1 day
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Jernigan Electrical Service Company
4.2(
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Scotland Neck, NC and surrounding areas

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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
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Modern Lightning Protection Co., Inc.
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Scotland Neck, 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 questions, answered by experts

How far you can run underground electric depends on the wire gauge (generally AWG) and the circuit voltage. Too much voltage drop in an electrical circuit can negatively affect performance, so the smaller the voltage drop, the better. Ideally, it shouldn't exceed 3%. The smaller the wire and the longer the run, the more significant the voltage drop. 

For example, with a 120-volt circuit, you can run 60 feet of 12 AWG cable without losing more than 3% voltage. With a 240-volt circuit, you can run 120 feet of 12 AWG wire while maintaining a voltage drop of 3% or less.

Yes, the majority of appliances that run at 240v will work with a 220v outlet, but will often run slower and may have a slight delay in turning on. This could also cause long term damage to the appliance being used, so it’s recommended to always use the correct voltage for your appliance and upgrade to a 240v outlet if needed.

The size of the microwave you choose may change this answer, but for standard over-the-range microwaves, 120 volts and a three-prong grounded outlet is needed for your device.

Knowing if and when your circuit breaker is failing or faulty can prevent costly damage. If you notice any of the following signs, call a local electrician to help. 

  • The breaker frequently trips

  • The breaker doesn't stay in the 'on' position or reset properly

  • You hear buzzing or humming noises coming from the breaker

  • There's discoloration around the breaker switch

  • There's a burning smell or visible signs of damage on the breaker

It’s possible to distinguish a positive black wire from a negative black wire if you know what type of circuit the wires are in. If it’s an alternating current (AC), then black wires are positive. If it’s a direct current (DC), then black wires are negative. 

Sometimes, a circuit has two black wires. In that case, the positive black wire will be solid black while the negative black wire will have a white stripe on it. If you’re still unsure, you can use a multimeter to check.

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