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

Approved

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
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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TJB Electric LLC
5.0(
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Serving Valatie, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Travis was an ABSOLUTE pleasure to deal with for our recent electrical needs! Friendly, professional, thorough and responsive. Arrived when promised, completed the work as requested, gave us updates as the work progressed and asked us about all final decisions. It can be difficult to find an electrician that will take on small home renovation projects, but Travis made us feel the improvements in our new home were just as important to him as they were to us. Real good guy! We have more home improvement projects that require an electrician and Travis is now the ONLY one we will contact. Thank you! John & Sandy"
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Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Rubino Electric
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Serving Valatie, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"John is a customers ultimate contractor, heâ s very professional, when he says heâ s going to be there heâ s there, which is a rarity today, I had to redo my electrical service over and add 4 panels with meters on a rental property that I owned in Troy , John design the job and did it exactly the way that we Discussed it , in a very timely manner and very neat.( I am and electrician down in the city, so for me to have someone reliable and trustworthy to do my work on my properties is very comforting) I will use him on any future work that I have."
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate93%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Evolution Power and Development
4.8(
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Serving Valatie, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

"Jesse installed a power monitoring system and seamlessly ran ethernet through a very old home. Project had quick turnaround and was a complete success, and he was extremely professional throughout. Would definitely recommend, and would re-hire for future electrical work"
Response time9 hrs
Response rate94%
50 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Least Resistance Electrical Contracting LLC
5.0(
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Serving Valatie, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"We have hired Least Resistance many times and are always thrilled with the final product. Steven has worked in this industry for many years is very knowledgeable about all aspects of electrical work. His is meticulous, thorough, and insures you are completely satisfied. He has run electrical conduit to our out-buildings as well as installed numerous lighting fixtures, and outlets, both interior and exterior, in our 1793 home . He designed and executed an exceptional light system in our expansive garage, with ease . We highly recommend Least Resistance, without reservation."
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Sub Panel
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+17

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AP Link
5.0(
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Serving Valatie, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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Emergency services offered

"Our house is over 100 years old and we needed help with a number of projects. We needed new outlets, new wiring run, new GFCI secure outlets for the basemen and we needed 2 multipurpose outlets in the living room. We were able to get some pictures while he was working. He was extremely professional, kind, courteous. We still have more to go and Alex will be the one we call! Thanks Alex!"
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Outdoor outlet

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Donohue's Lightning Rods
4.3(
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Serving Valatie, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1971

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The man who did the job were awesome. They were very thorough, professional, and speedy. They left our church grounds spotless. I could not recommend them highly enough."
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+10

Response time1 day
99 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

A two-way switch is also called a single-pole or single-throw switch. These switches only have an on-and-off function and only control a single light or series of lights wired together. A three-way switch has no “on” or "off” position and works with a second switch in the circuit to control a single light or light series from two locations.

How far you can run underground electric depends on the wire gauge (generally AWG) and the circuit voltage. Too much voltage drop in an electrical circuit can negatively affect performance, so the smaller the voltage drop, the better. Ideally, it shouldn't exceed 3%. The smaller the wire and the longer the run, the more significant the voltage drop. 

For example, with a 120-volt circuit, you can run 60 feet of 12 AWG cable without losing more than 3% voltage. With a 240-volt circuit, you can run 120 feet of 12 AWG wire while maintaining a voltage drop of 3% or less.

The number of outlets and lights you can safely run on a single circuit depends on the circuit's amperage and local electrical codes. A general rule is to allow one outlet or light fixture per 1.5 amps, keeping the total load under 80% of the circuit breaker's capacity. For example, a 15-amp circuit can typically support up to eight outlets or lights, while a 20-amp circuit can accommodate up to ten. Always consider the combined power usage of all connected devices and fixtures to prevent overloading. For specific guidelines and to ensure safety, it is best to consult local electrical codes or a licensed electrician.

You may be able to spot common electrical dangers yourself, but it’s best to hire an electrician to diagnose and fix the issue. For example, you may be able to DIY small electrical fixes, like replacing an electrical outlet, but major electric repairs or replacements should be left to a professional electrician.

To ensure batteries stop charging when they’re full, you’ll need to install a charge controller that determines when the battery is full. Once the battery is fully charged, the charge controller will stop the energy flow or divert the energy to the grid or other appliances. Without a charge controller, the battery may continue to charge, which can lead to less productivity and potential damage.

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