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Enlightened Electrical
4.8(
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Serving Northwood, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The work was done well and he did more than he was contracted to do. He was helped out solving construction issues and was prompt in completing the work. He completed work on my rental properties when electrical problems arose. I would recommend this electrical company for any electrical projects."
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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RS Lightning Protection
4.9(
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Northwood, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I want to take a moment to thank Richard for his exceptional service to install lighting protection system at my house. From start to finish, he made sure our needs are met and questions are answered. He is very attentive and has clear communication. Thank you once again."
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New home
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Grain lake system

+12

Response time3 days
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Northwood, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"WB Lightning is focused on customer service. The company provided good communication and responded very quickly to my inquiry for a quote. WB Lightning is a respected company, I had another electrical service provider tell me I made a good choice when I hired WB Lightning Rods."
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 Residential LPS
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 Residential LPS
lightning protection

+79

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

The size of your home will help determine the size of your electrical panel. Usually, the decision comes down to a 100-amp electrical panel versus a 200-amp panel. Smaller homes, especially those without an HVAC system, may be able to get by with a 100-amp panel. 

If you have a larger home or need to power AC, a 200-amp panel should be the best fit. It’s unlikely that you’ll need a larger panel than that unless you have a larger home or unique electrical needs, but an electrician can help you make the final call.

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.

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.

Yes, it's possible to have electrical receptacles and overhead lights on the same circuit. The reason is that lights typically use much less power than large appliances, so combining them won't overload your circuit. By doing this, you can distribute the power consumption throughout the breakers in your panel more efficiently, which can be helpful if you have a lot of different electrical devices in your home.

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.

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