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Avatar for Stone Electrical Services, LLC
Stone Electrical Services, LLC
4.8(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided+4 more

Serving Catawissa, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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Credit card accepted

"We could not be any happier with the service. They were knowledgable and efficient. Answered all our questions and were very courteous. We upgraded our home to a 200 service and rewired most of the home including adding lights and additional outlets. Far outreached our expectations and even came under budget. Thank you for recommending this outstanding professional electrical service. We would highly recommend them at any time."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate86%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
372
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Catawissa, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

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Warranties offered

"WB Lightning Rods did an excellent job installing lightening rods on our home. The owner stayed onsite the entire time to supervise the work. He took extra care to plan the rod and cable placement to ensure the proper protection and retain the aesthetics of our home. His crew were knowledgeable, polite, neat and efficient. We could not be more pleased with the results."
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection

+79

Response time1 day
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Steve Shrawder Construction
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Catawissa, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

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Emergency services offered

"This family does any electrical work and generator services I ask. They are exceptionally experienced as well as good folks. Great family values and have also taken good care of some referrals I have sent to them for friends. I would highly recommend any of their services and trust to anyone."
Generac with Transfer switch
Generac on Gen Pad
Generac with Propane Tanks
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
35 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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.

The most common type of electrical outlet is a 3-prong outlet, which has two flat blades (one is wider than the other) and a round grounding pin. Older homes typically have 2-prong outlets that aren’t as safe as more modern options and are generally not up to current electrical codes.  Other outlets you can find in your home include 20A, 125 volt varieties for larger appliances like refrigerators or washing machines. 

There are also GFCI outlets, which protect against electrical shock in wet areas, such as bathrooms and kitchens, and arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) outlets, which protect against electrical fires caused by arcing.

Whole-house generators can run continuously for extended periods, even for weeks at a time (around 400 to 500 hours), as long as they have a sufficient fuel supply. However, this type of extensive use will increase wear and tear and can shorten the generator's overall lifespan. During long periods of operation, it's important to check and refill the engine oil as needed, potentially as frequently as daily depending on the model. If your generator uses a fuel tank, ensure it is kept full to prevent unexpected shutdowns.

If all of the outlets in one room suddenly stop working, it’s likely the result of a tripped circuit breaker. This easy-to-resolve malfunction is caused by overloading the circuit with too many working appliances at the same time. Locate the tripped breaker in your electrical panel and reset it to restore power.

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.

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