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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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Super Service Award Winner

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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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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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

Free estimates

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

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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
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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

The standard copper wire gauge to use with any 30-amp circuit is a 10-gauge wire. The National Electric Code specifies a 10-gauge wire with appliances like water heaters running on 30 amps. If you try to use a smaller gauge wire, such as a 12 gauge, with a 30-amp breaker, you run the risk of the wire overheating and melting or causing a fire. Because of the safety hazards, the gauge of the wire is not an area to try to cut costs when connecting a 30-amp breaker to a water heater.

If your thermostat does not have a C-wire, you can hire a professional to check for an abandoned C-wire hidden in the wall, install a new C-wire, repurpose an existing G-wire to function as a C-wire, or purchase a C-wire adapter kit. 

There are some smart thermostat models that do not require a C-wire, but this will limit the functionality of the smart technology.

A larger heater requires a larger breaker—unless there’s one already installed. The longer answer to this question is more nuanced. Do you place demands on the heater at the same time as running other heavy-duty appliances like ovens and washing machines? Do you live in an older home that may not have considered the higher electrical demands we have now? Breakers need to be sized at 125% of the load. To find that load, you should call a local electrical pro.

If it’s called a USB outlet without any further designation, it likely refers to a USB-A port. These are the original USB connections and are commonly integrated within power outlets. In recent years, USB-A cables have slowly been usurped by faster and more reliable USB-C cables. USB-C connectors are small and ultra-thin with a reversible design, while USB-A connectors are slightly larger and bulkier.

Most commonly, aesthetics and practicality influence a move. If your renovation or remodel involves the wall in question, you’ll obviously need to relocate. It all comes down to personal preference. You’ll need to hire a professional electrician for this task, so be sure to hire a licensed pro with plenty of experience with this type of electrical task.

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