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Avatar for Shay Weimann Electrical Contractor Inc
Shay Weimann Electrical Contractor Inc
4.9(
198
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeCeiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - Repair+14 more

Serving Ocean Township, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"On the day of our appointment, Charlie and Ron called to ask if they could arrive early for our appointment, which was fine with us. Charlie and Ron were friendly, courteous, professional and knowledgeable. They answered all of our questions and explained the work they would be doing based upon our work order. The work was accomplished in a timely, professional manner. The security lights were tested and adjusted accordingly as well as the installation of the 3-wire switches. The 220-line to the spa electric panel was safely capped and per our request, the electric panel was left attached to the side of our deck for future use. We are happy to give Shay Weimann Electric our highest recommendation and we will definitely be using them for all of our future electrical work."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Revolution Electric LLC
Revolution Electric LLC
4.8(
34
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Fixed Generator - InstallElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not Provided+9 more

Serving Ocean Township, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a great job with my electrical panel which had issues when I bought my home. Had other miscellaneous stuff that needed to be done as well. They were timely, respectful, did the job and went above and beyond, were licensed, truthful, age the cost was very reasonable. I would fully recommend them."
Kitchen
Cooktop Wall
Kitchen
Basement Bar
Exterior New Home

+25

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A Shore Thing Electric, LLC
4.7(
51
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairCeiling Fan - InstallElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not Provided+8 more

Serving Ocean Township, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mike was fantastic! The price for installation of recessed lighting was very fair. Mike took the time to go over what I wanted, gave me his feed back and was very professional. I was absolutely thrilled when the installation was complete. I would recommend A Shore Thing Electric to everyone I know. I would tell anyone looking to hire an electrician to call Mike first!!!!"
Pharmecutical Cage Panel
Panel Change
125 Amp Panel
Tesla S/X/3 Car Charger
Remote Controlled Ceiling Fan

+22

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Outlets with only two slots have no ground connection. That’s more common on very old outlets, which means it’s more likely the outlet won’t be polarized. You’ll have to closely examine the slots to see if there’s a size difference indicating polarization. Keep in mind outlets this old are usually out of code and should be replaced if you’re doing any electrical work.

If you need to run a wire from the meter to the breaker box, start by turning off the power using the main switch to avoid injury risks from live wires. Then, locate the ground wire from your meter and connect it to the ground bar of the breaker box. Connect the neutral wire using the same method to improve your circuit efficiency.

Next, locate the hot wires running from the main switch to the meter. To connect them to the correct terminals from meter to breaker, unscrew the nuts of the breaker hotwire terminals, insert the positive hotwire, and ensure it’s firmly attached. Finally, secure the wires with electrical tape and wire tie cables before re-securing your breaker box. Keep in mind that this process can be dangerous, so don’t hesitate to hire a local electrician.

Most standard residential water heaters, which are typically around 40 gallons and use 240 volts and between 3,500 and 5,500 watts, require a 30-amp, two-pole circuit breaker. For smaller, point-of-use water heaters using 120 volts and between 1,500 and 3,000 watts, a 30-amp breaker is also often adequate. However, some models may have different needs; units that use more watts than average may require a 40-amp breaker, while smaller units might only need a 20-amp breaker. Newer, tankless, or more energy-efficient models can also require a higher amperage. Having the correct breaker size is crucial for safe and efficient operation, so it's best to consult a licensed electrician to determine the specific needs of your water heater.

It's recommended that you only use your circuit breaker for your water heater. Tacking on additional appliances, especially large ones like refrigerators, can overload the circuit and lead to electrical fires. Therefore, it's best to have separate circuits for each major appliance, particularly continuous load appliances, which use a lot of energy over prolonged periods of time.

Wiring can last anywhere from 50 to 70 years, but all kinds of mishaps can occur that reduce the lifespan of your electrical wiring, including severe weather conditions, pests, and even faulty wiring. Keeping a preventative maintenance scheduling and hiring an electrician for an annual electrical inspection will keep your wiring system around for as long as possible.

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