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CJ Electric
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Serving Shavertown, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"As a private real estate investor, we have a lot or properties and hire a lot of contractors. CJ electric was outstanding. He did what was asked, took care of the permits and took care of the project without us having to oversee him. He also a needed trust factor as we did this project by communicating from afar. Truly a pleasure to work with someone like this."
Response time5 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Rinker Inc. Generator, Ductless, Electrical
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Serving Shavertown, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is the most professional service I have ever dealt with..you pay a lot of money for a generator and this is the way it should be done..they sent a scout out ahead of time..they installed this gigantic generator in the snow flawlessly.they went the extra mile and repaired a few electrical problems I wasnâ t aware of..these guys were amazing.I will hire them for any other electrical needs I have..I am so impressed with this company..These are your guys for all your electrical needs...excellent!!!!"
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32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Dr. Watts Electrical Services
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Serving Shavertown, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dr Watts Electric came out and saved the day. Randy hooked up a whole house generator so we no longer have issues with losing power. He did an excellent job and gave us a very reasonable price. We’ll use Dr. Watts for any electrical project. Thanks!”"
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Recessed lighting to show off the new basement bar area
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Recommended by31%of homeowners
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Envy Electrical
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Serving Shavertown, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Envy Electrical was professional, courteous and on time. Prices were on the higher side, but not unreasonable. If I have any future electrical needs, I would definitely call them again."
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Response time1 day
Response rate95%
78 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Kenneth Electric Construction
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Serving Shavertown, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Kenneth Electric Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. 23 years experience and 14 years in my own business. . . . . . . . . .\n Website : www.KennethElectric.com\n

Response time1 day
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Home Team Wiring
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Serving Shavertown, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Home Team Wiring provided an excellent experience through out the entire project. From customer service to estimating cost and being flexible with our availability Steve and Andrea were amazing. The electrical work was organized, labeled and super clean. Steve provided his expertise and recommendations tailored to our needs. We highly recommend this company and will for sure use them again on our next electrical project."
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

When converting a standard 120-volt outlet to a 240-volt outlet, the only components you can typically reuse are the existing electrical box and the hole in the wall. Everything else—including the wiring, breaker, and receptacle—should be replaced to ensure both safety and efficiency. Appliances designed for 240 volts have different plug configurations that won’t fit into a standard 120-volt outlet, making it necessary to install a compatible 240-volt receptacle. This design helps prevent overloading or underloading the power available to any one outlet or circuit.

They can vary—a lot. For example, while the EU continues to move toward broader standardization, many different types of outlets still exist from country to country. Some local standards cared about polarization, and some didn’t. It’s similar to other countries around the world.

Generally, you’re less likely to find polarized outlets outside North America. However, alternative plugs and outlets often incorporate precautions so that accidentally touching live prongs on a plug is hard or impossible. You may also find interesting regulations overseas that limit the use of outlets in bathrooms or near sinks to decrease the chance of shock.

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.

No, technically, the original Federal Pacific (FPE) breakers are no longer available. Stab-Lok® circuit breakers from the now-defunct Federal Pacific Electric Company (FPE) are no longer produced. However, the trademark and manufacture of the Stab-Lok® brand of breakers has been passed through a series of parent and subsidiary companies. Black and gray versions of the circuit breaker have been produced by these companies, with sales rights in the U.S. and Canada shifting back and forth.

Outdoor outlets should be at least 15-amp, but preferably 20-amp. The exact rating will depend on the electrical load of the devices that will be plugged into the outlet and the capacity of the circuit. It's important not to overload the circuit, which can cause safety hazards such as tripped breakers or electrical fires. In general, a circuit rated for at least 20 amps is recommended for outdoor outlets, while each outlet should be rated for at least 15 amps.

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