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First Class Electric
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Serving Budd Lake, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Neil showed up on time. Give me an estimate. Performance to work flawlessly. I was very happy with his professionalism. He took the time to instruct me on how to work my generator with the new transfer switch. Very highly recommended. He also installed an outlet on the outside of our house."
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Generator
Generator
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Generator

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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Best Dressed Electric
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Serving Budd Lake, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jeremy was quick to respond, arrived right on time, and did a phenomenal job faster than most others would. He was very neat and professional and I highly recommend his services to anyone looking to have an electrical project completed."
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Wall box

+33

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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R.A.P Electric Company Inc.
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Serving Budd Lake, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Customers say: True professional

"Roy was fantastic, extremely knowledgeable, thorough, and clear in explaining the root cause of the issue. A true professional! 10/10 experience, and we will definitely be calling Roy for all of our electrical needs moving forward."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by66%of homeowners
Current Electric Contracting, LLC
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided+2 more

Serving Budd Lake, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Current Electric Contracting LLC was efficient and professional in their overall response to our issue. We had to have a few breakers replaced in our panel. Their pricing was fair. We will definitely keep them in our contractor database and hire them again."
Arisol Company
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

A ground wire is not required for GFCI to work. A ground is a third wire in an outlet in addition to the live and neutral wires. It serves as an escape conduit for electricity in case of a short circuit. If a ground wire is present, installers should connect it to the appropriate terminal. Otherwise, a GFCI will work fine without it.

Before the widespread use of PVC, affixing a ground wire to plumbing pipes was generally considered to be an acceptable workaround. Nowadays, not so much. There are plenty of nonmetallic water pipes and fittings out there, so any ground previously provided by the metallic piping would be interrupted in these cases, which is dangerous.

A 100 amp electrical service panel can't convert into a 200 amp panel simply by switching the breakers or adding circuits. Upgrading from 100 to 200 amps typically requires replacing the circuit box and updating the electrical service coming into the house. Your electrician will handle the details of the project to ensure a safe and thorough installation.

If you encounter any issues or feel unsure about your abilities, stop immediately and contact a licensed electrician for help. It's better to be safe than sorry when it comes to electrical work, as mistakes during the wiring process can be hazardous to your home and personal safety.

In the case of electrical overflow, an ungrounded outlet should trip the circuit breaker, staving off dangerous scenarios. However, this is not always the case, especially if the wires and circuit breaker are worn down or damaged in some way. Ungrounded wires melt over time as they are introduced to more and more electricity. In other words, a circuit breaker offers protection in most instances but not always, and that’s where the danger lies with ungrounded outlets.

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