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Avatar for CHECKPOINT ELECTRIC, INC.
CHECKPOINT ELECTRIC, INC.
4.9(
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Serving Tenmile, OR and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"I have hired checkpoint electric multiple times for my electrical needs. I own an HVAC company and need professional electricians on my job sites. Johnathan and Brandon have always been top notch. I will be counting to use Checkpoint electric in the future for all of my needs!"
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My Computer Works, Inc.
4.0(
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Serving Tenmile, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

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"Professional staff with expert knowledge were able to fix my problem, something that 2 other companies could not. I recommend My Computer Works to anyone that needs an expert to solve their computer problems."
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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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ESSENTIAL HOME REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES LLC
5.0(
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Serving Tenmile, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very professional in his approach to our concerns and needed repairs. His knowledge was exceptional and the repairs were done quickly. Stephen even pointed out a few small additional items that he completed. I would highly recommend Stephen without hesitation."
Tub to shower with tile and cedar wood trim.
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Response time2 days
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can use a 3/0 AWG wire for a 200 amp service, but only if it is made of copper, as 3/0 copper wire has an allowable ampacity of 225 amps. If you are using aluminum or aluminum copper-clad wire, you need to use at least 4/0 AWG.

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.

Yes, an AFCI (arc fault circuit interrupter) outlet also has line and load terminals, although it uses different technology than a GFCI and offers a different kind of protection. AFCIs monitor for internal arc faults, a type of wiring problem that can start an electrical fire.

Home power is measured in kilowatt-hours, commonly expressed as kWh. The average home uses between 800 and 1,000 kWh per month. Peak usage (and highest bills) occurs in the middle of summer and the depths of winter. Keeping on top of your usage during these crucial months will lower your annual average usage considerably. 

Whether you need electrical upgrades depends on the electronics your game room includes. If your game room will have high-powered electronics, arcade machines, or a home theater, you may need to upgrade your electrical panel or add dedicated circuits. An electrician can assess your current system and provide an estimate for any necessary upgrades.

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