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Avatar for Shamrock Electric Co Inc
Shamrock Electric Co Inc
4.9(
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation+10 more

Serving Holtsville, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

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Emergency services offered

"Mike Connelly of Shamrock Electric Co. Coordinated the installation of my whole house Generac generator with PSEG long island and my plumber. He connected the automatic transfer switch and fully tested the system upon completion of the install. He has it set to run a test for 10 minutes once a week. My wife and I are extremely happy with the unit and the professional set-up by Shamrock Electric Company ."
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Response time6 hrs
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PKJ Electrical
5.0(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation+10 more

Serving Holtsville, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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Emergency services offered

"Everything went great. PKJ electric did a great job. They even rewired my outdoor lights in a way that it isn’t going across my grass like It was before they took care of it! I would definitely recommend them and I would definitely use them again. Very professional."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
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144 ELECTRIC ENTERPRISES LLC
5.0(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairCeiling Fan - Install

Serving Holtsville, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

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"This is one of the best service companies I have ever dealt with! I the age of trying to find a company that will do work efficiently and effectively, 144 Electric and Mike are a treasure! The work was not only done right, it also fixed all the previous problems and issues that existed before! We highly recommend him and will share this with our neighbors and friends! Thank you Mike!"
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Al and Mel
Al and Mel

+8

Response time9 hrs
Response rate86%
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

You can determine what size generator you need for a transfer switch by matching the switch to the largest outlet on your generator. Larger generators can power up to 10 circuits, while most 5,000-watt generators can provide power to six circuits. So, if your generator’s largest outlet is 30 amps, you’ll need a 30-amp transfer switch.

Amps describe the amount of energy that can flow through a circuit breaker. Every electrical device that’s attached to the breaker requires about 1.5 amps. While that equates to roughly 13 receptacles per 20 amps, using slightly fewer ensures that your circuit will always have enough energy for sudden power surges instead of tripping when one occurs. In general, 10 to 12 receptacles is recommended for a 20 amp circuit.

No, you should always use proper electrical wire caps to safely cap off electrical wires. Electrical tape isn’t as durable as electrical caps and can deteriorate and separate over time, exposing the live wires. The only way to use electrical tape for this project is to wrap it around the caps themselves to reinforce them and create an even stronger connection, preventing an electrical emergency.

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.

Unfortunately, a partial power outage without a tripped breaker often means you have a major wiring issue or that the breaker itself is going bad. When the power is out in one room but the breaker is not tripped, you need to call an electrician as soon as possible to identify the cause of the problem and repair it.

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