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Capital District Electric
4.9(
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Serving Colonie, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Eric did an excellent job and was very responsive to any requests we had. We have used him a couple times and will continue to hire him whenever we need electrical work done."
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Response time6 hrs
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R&D Electrical
5.0(
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Serving Colonie, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Ryan is an excellent electrician. We asked him to change a switch for bathroom light. He was able to fix potentially dangerous wiring and replace the switch. He also replaced two wall sconces. He is careful and meticulous in his approach to any job. He has done many jobs at our home that other electrical services did not fix. I would reckon highly"
Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
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Jeff Moore Electrical Contracting
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Serving Colonie, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Definite thumbs up! Heâ s our new electrician. I would highly recommend Jeff for any electrical needs."
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Eduart Belishta
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Serving Colonie, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Ed was simply amazing from beginning to end . Very professional, personable and accommodating. He came in and got right to work. He installed electricity to my pool which he dug up trenches and made everything look like he didnâ t even touch it . Now my pool itâ s ready for inspection and we couldnâ t be any happier . Thank you again Ed you will always be my family electrician ."
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

The easiest way to determine the amperage of your electrical outlets is to check the corresponding breaker in your home’s breaker panel. The number is likely noted on the circuit breaker. If that fails, it’s possible to tell 15-amp and 20-amp outlets apart by looking at them. Fifteen-amp outlets have two vertical holes, while 20-amp outlets have one vertical hole and one T-shaped hole. 

Yes, you must use the proper wire nut that fits your wire gauge. Using a wire nut that’s too big or too small can cause your connection to fail, short circuit, or disconnect entirely. Ensuring that you have the proper wire nut size will guarantee that your connection lasts as long as possible.

To check if doorbell wires are live, use a non-contact voltage tester. Hold the tester near the wires; if it lights up or beeps, the wires are live. Always ensure the power is off at the breaker box before handling any wiring. If you don't have a voltage tester, consider getting one or consulting a professional to ensure safety.

For a 200-amp underground service, you need a minimum of #2/0 American Wire Gauge (AWG) copper or #4/0 AWG aluminum or copper-clad wire. Don’t forget that, at minimum, you’ll need to use a 1 1/2-inch schedule 40 or 80 PVC conduit to successfully run a 200-amp underground service.

Though they may seem similar at a quick glance, outdoor electrical outlets are different from indoor electrical outlets in that they have extra safety precautions to prevent electrical hazards. These include GFCIs, which some indoor outlets have, and a watertight cover that allows you to use electricity from the outlet even on a rainy day.

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