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Avatar for Shamrock Electric Co Inc
Shamrock Electric Co Inc
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Serving Westbury, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1992

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Emergency services offered

"We have used Shamrock Electric Electric a few times over the last 5 years…. Wiring a new electric oven that replaced a gas oven…. Fixing our high hat in our kitchen… and replacing an outdoor light motion detector … each time Mike did excellent work….Always fair pricing.. We highly recommend Mike and Shamrock and will call him for any future electrical repairs ."
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Response time6 hrs
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JDM Electric INC.
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Fixed Generator - InstallCeiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - Repair+21 more

Serving Westbury, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

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"John was a pleasure to deal with. He came by to take a look at the problem I had and suggested the most economical approach to what could have been a very costly repair. I would not hesitate to use John again for any of my electrical needs."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
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Antonio Ferrao Electric
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical for Home Addition or Remodel - InstallCeiling Fan - Install+14 more

Serving Westbury, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

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Emergency services offered

"I knew I needed to get a new circuit board because the old one kept blowing out. Antonio Ferrao sent his truck over within hours of my call and his men inspected my old circuit board and showed me the problem circuit breakers and even the discolored area around one which was heating up. They gave me a quote with 10% off if I could pay cash. I hired them. They came the next day, and kindly kept my generator on so I could have electricity while they shut off the main line to change the circuit board. They were fast, efficient, labeled all the new circuit breakers, and cleaned up completely. I would recommend them to anyone."
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

It can be safe to buy or live in a house with knob and tube (K&T) wiring, but only if the system is in good condition, functional, and has been thoroughly inspected and approved by a licensed electrician. Never purchase a home with K&T wiring without getting a professional electrical inspection first.

Key considerations include:

  • Safety and Condition: An inspector will verify that the wiring is safe and has not deteriorated. Over time, the insulation can wear away, leaving exposed wires that pose a significant fire or shock hazard.

  • System Capacity: The electrical service should be at least 60 amps. However, even at this capacity, K&T systems often struggle to handle the demands of modern appliances and electronics.

  • Lack of Grounding: Knob and tube wiring is an ungrounded system, which is a safety concern for many modern devices.

  • Ongoing Maintenance: If you live in a home with K&T wiring, it's recommended to have it inspected by an electrician every one to two years to ensure it remains in safe working order.

Ultimately, any inspection or modification of a knob and tube system should always be performed by a certified professional.

Be careful not to drop your voltmeter or multimeter. Even a small fall can affect the tool’s ability to measure with accuracy. Always store your tools in their cases in a cool, dark place. Also, avoid touching the probes to each other while they’re connected to a circuit or another electrical component, and never tamper with anything inside the device.

Yes, splicing wires can cause a fire if the splicing is done incorrectly. This is why splicing wires is a task best handled by electricians. One of the most common mistakes made when splicing wires is not using a wire connector. Without a wire connector, electricity flows unsheathed and can result in a home electrical fire.

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.

No, it doesn’t matter which of the two wires goes on each of the two switch terminals. Just be sure to put the ground wire in the correct terminal. The ground wire is either green, bare copper, or green with a yellow stripe. The other wires are hot wires and are typically black. They can be used interchangeably.

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