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Avatar for Donohue's Lightning Rods
Donohue's Lightning Rods
4.3(
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Northville, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1971

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were contacted immediately regarding adding a lightning protection system on our home. Seamus was very thorough and knowledgeable regarding our concerns. He and his crew showed up and were very professional and efficient. We are very pleased with the installation and highly recommend Donahue’s."
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Lightning protection
Lightning protection
Lightning protection

+10

Response time1 day
68 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
372
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Northville, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"William and staff responded promptly to my request for service with reasonable pricing. They arrived at the house at the agreed upon time, were respectful of my property, explained the process and completed the work within the specified time frame. They were pleasant, easy to work with and installed a quality lightning rods system. I highly recommend them."
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection

+79

Response time1 day
180 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Crisafulli Bros. Home Services
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeFixed Generator - Install+5 more

Serving Northville, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1939

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

For over 80 years, Crisafulli Bros. Plumbing & Heating Contractors, Inc. has provided plumbing, sewer and drain, heating and cooling design, installation, service, scheduled maintenance, and electrical services to our clientele. Founded in 1939, our company now spans three generations combining the pride and craftsmanship you expect from a locally owned and operated family business with the resources and knowledge available from a large national company.\n\nWith a growing workforce and a fleet of vehicles driving around every upstate NY neighborhood, Crisafulli Bros. is one of the largest mechanical contracting companies in the Capital Region. Our vast resources and commitment to quality led to us being recognized as the Best of the Capital Region for over 16 straight years and named a Top Work Place. We have set the standard for plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical craftsmanship in the region.

Response time1 day
40 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Pinnacle Patio Solutions
5.0(
10
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Outdoor Lighting - Plan and Install

Serving Northville, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With 25 years of experience Pinnacle Patio Solutions is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Backyard Transformation
Backyard Transformation
Backyard Transformation
Backyard Transformation
Backyard Transformation

+15

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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Knob and tube wiring is old, and its casing is brittle. This means that it's possible to receive a dangerous electrical shock if you touch a live wire and essentially become an electrical pathway. Although the scenario is unlikely, touching any K&T wiring is simply not a good idea in any instance. Leave any wire handling to the professionals.

Christmas lights typically do not need to be grounded like electrical circuits in your home do. However, it's crucial to use outdoor outlets equipped with ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) for added safety. GFCIs can help protect against electrical shocks and are recommended for outdoor electrical connections when using Christmas lights.

There are several tools available to help prevent electrical fires. First, ensure that you have GFCI outlets installed in necessary areas, along with an AFCI, which is a circuit breaker that can help prevent arc-faults. Investing in surge protectors is also wise, as they can safeguard your appliances and other items against power surges that may overload your outlet and cause sparking.

The color code for the common sprinkler wire is white, and then you can assign the remaining color codes to the rest of the wires for different sprinkler zones. For example, you could use red for the first zone, then blue for the second, and so on.

Color-coding helps you keep track of which wires go to specific zones so that you or a pro can address any issues or repairs quickly. Check your local electrical code for any requirements regarding sprinkler wire colors.

It wouldn’t be abnormal to view all wiring as simply wiring, but wiring has different gauges and can handle different loads. When you’re wiring for 240V, you need wire that is rated at least 240V, but honestly it’s better to spend a little more and just buy 300V wiring. This ensures a margin of safety in case the wiring gets overloaded.

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