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Thomas Edison Electric
5.0(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeFixed Generator - InstallElectrical for Home Addition or Remodel - Install+3 more

Serving Sugarloaf, PA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Thomas Edison Electric is an award-winning industry leader, serving over 150,000 homes and businesses. Our 24-hour electricians offer timeliness, professionalism, and expertise on big and small projects 365 days a year.\n\nWhether you need emergency electrical services or basic electrical repairs, you're counting on electricity to keep you safe, connected, and warm. When complications threaten your peace of mind, we'll be there to set things right. Because at Thomas Edison, we're not just in the business of electricity — we're in the business of earning "clients for life."

Panel Replacement
Govee Lights
Panel Upgrade
Panel Replacement
Panel Upgrade

+2

24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Steve Shrawder Construction
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Install+4 more

Serving Sugarloaf, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

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
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
367
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Sugarloaf, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

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
116 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

If you need to run a wire from the meter to the breaker box, start by turning off the power using the main switch to avoid injury risks from live wires. Then, locate the ground wire from your meter and connect it to the ground bar of the breaker box. Connect the neutral wire using the same method to improve your circuit efficiency.

Next, locate the hot wires running from the main switch to the meter. To connect them to the correct terminals from meter to breaker, unscrew the nuts of the breaker hotwire terminals, insert the positive hotwire, and ensure it’s firmly attached. Finally, secure the wires with electrical tape and wire tie cables before re-securing your breaker box. Keep in mind that this process can be dangerous, so don’t hesitate to hire a local electrician.

It’s possible to distinguish a positive black wire from a negative black wire if you know what type of circuit the wires are in. If it’s an alternating current (AC), then black wires are positive. If it’s a direct current (DC), then black wires are negative. 

Sometimes, a circuit has two black wires. In that case, the positive black wire will be solid black while the negative black wire will have a white stripe on it. If you’re still unsure, you can use a multimeter to check.

The dials on an electrical meter simply represent the number of kWh you have used since it was installed. In a five-dial setup, the left-most dial represents tens of thousands of kWh, while the next dial to the right represents thousands of kWh. The following dials going to the right represent hundreds, tens, and ones.

Most 200-amp panels have 40 to 42 slots, which can accommodate 40-42 single-pole breakers or 20 double-pole breakers. Some panels can accept even more circuits through the use of tandem breakers. The exact number of breakers allowed is determined by the panel manufacturer's rating, which you can find on the panel itself. It is important to avoid using all breakers at the same time; as a general rule, you should not use more than 160 amps of power at once to prevent overloading your 200-amp system. For specific guidance, it's best to check your panel's rating or consult with a qualified electrician.

Hawaii is currently rated as the most expensive state for utilities. How much are utilities for a house in Hawaii? With electricity costs in Hawaii totaling nearly 42 cents per kilowatt-hour, residents are paying more to run their households than any other residents. Electricity costs in Hawaii are so high, mostly due to the fact that most of the electricity available to residents is produced using oil that must be shipped in from other places.

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