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Last update on March 21, 2025

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Ruban Electric
4.7(
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Serving Clayton, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1920

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Warranties offered

"In reading the reviews on Angie’s list it was clear that Ruban Electric was exactly the company to call. They found our issues with the electrical panel in less than 15 minutes. We are very pleased with their service. It’s nice to know that we now have an electrician to contact for future work."
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Best Dressed Electric
5.0(
32
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Serving Clayton, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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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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Home Automation Project
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Wall box

+33

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
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Spotlight Solar, LLC
4.7(
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Serving Clayton, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

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Emergency services offered

"Marc did an outstanding job. He is very knowledgeable. I will be using Spotlight Electric for all of my future electrical needs. Very honest, affordable rates, spot on planning. Will recommend them to all my family and friends!"
Response time1 day
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Kidder Enterprises, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Clayton, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ken is a great honest person. I was impressed how he New exactly what was wrong with my electric problem. And explained to me as well."
Response time12 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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Nustar Enterprises, LLC
4.8(
100
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Serving Clayton, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jack was awesome! He came out the next day, prices were reasonable, and he completed the work the following week! So happy I found Nustar Enterprises!! I highly recommend him for your EV charging installation need."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate92%
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24 Seven Home Services
4.7(
310
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Serving Clayton, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

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Emergency services offered

"Professional, efficient, and effective. I'll be using them for all of my electrical work moving forward."
Halo Mirrors
Loadcenter
Attic Ventilator Fan
Service Entrance
Kitchen Lighting

+12

Response time8 hrs
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Raynor Services- Electrical/HVAC/Generators/Solar
4.5(
157
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Serving Clayton, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very happy with our solar panel installation! Raynor services was excellent throughout the whole process. They did all of the necessary paperwork and guided us through the entire process. They came out on time and completed the installation within 2 days. They left no mess at all and were very polite and respectful. We love that we have already seen a major impact on our electric bill! Kyle and Tyler were very professional and worked hard to get the job done right. We highly recommend Raynor Services and we would definitely call them again."
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Replacing an outdoor air conditioner with a high efficiency, consumer reported top rated American Standard unit. Level, wired properly, and completed beyond code and required standards. Thank goodness for a team that cares and loves what they do AND our customers.
Great technicians who have amazing skill and are just good humans too.

+6

Response time11 hrs
Response rate92%
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

The purpose of pigtail wiring is to connect multiple wires to a single terminal on a device. Pigtailing involves splicing a short length of wire, called a pigtail, into the multiple wires that need to be connected. The pigtail wire is then connected to the single terminal on the device, allowing all of the wires to be connected at once. This practice helps to simplify the wiring process, reduce clutter, and ensure a secure and reliable electrical connection.

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.

It is possible to change a light fixture by only flipping the light switch, but it’s better to be safe than sorry. Exercising extra caution when working with electricity is always important. Take the extra few minutes at your electrical box to cut the power at the circuit breaker. Once you’ve flipped the circuit breaker and the light switch, use a voltage tester to confirm the power has been turned off.

A low-voltage landscape lighting system using 15 to 20 LED lights for six hours a night will average about $5 to $10 a month in electricity costs. This is considered affordable lighting for many homeowners. Most modern landscape lights use LED bulbs, but some older styles may use halogen or incandescent bulbs, which can cost up to five times more than LEDs in electrical costs.

Most LED bulbs have a plastic covering, while incandescent bulbs will be made from glass. This is because LED bulbs don’t produce as much heat as incandescent bulbs, so the covering doesn’t need to be as heat resistant. Also, an LED light bulb will usually have a marking on its base that identifies it as an LED.

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