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Mister Sparky of Florence
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradePortable Generator - Install+21 more

Serving Lake City, SC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"David was amazing! Lightening has been striking at my house. He reassured me and extended above and beyond assistance to get my power up and running. He also helped me to understand what was happening with my electrical panel. I trust Mister Sparky with all my electrical needs!"
Install - Under Cabinet Lighting
Install - Outdoor Outlets
Install - Outlet Replacements
Install - Outlet
Install - Door Bell

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Recommended by29%of homeowners
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Local Heating&Cooling
New to Angi
Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or Replace

Serving Lake City, SC and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Locally owned and operated company. We pride ourselves on being honest with the homeowners. We give free estimates and free second opinions as well. Can’t count the amount of times we’ve gone behind other companies to find out that there were lies being told and homeowners stressing themselves out for minor or no problems at all. So don’t hesitate to call us and stay comfortable in your home.

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Kenny's Corner
New to Angi
Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or Replace

Serving Lake City, SC and surrounding areas

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Hello, my name is Kenny and I take pride in providing reliable, high-quality service for every customer. I believe in doing the job right the first time and treating every home with the same care and respect as if it were my own.\nI’m dependable, detail-oriented, and focused on delivering honest work at fair prices. Whether it’s small repairs, maintenance, or improvement projects, my goal is always to make sure my customers are satisfied and confident in the work that’s done.\nVeteran-owned business committed to honest work, fair pricing, and dependable service

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Electrical questions, answered by experts

The key difference between a circuit breaker versus a surge protector is that circuit breakers shield your entire electrical system from overcurrents and faults, while surge protectors defend your electronic devices against voltage surges and spikes. A circuit breaker interrupts the flow of electricity in a circuit when it detects an overload or short circuit, protecting the wiring from damage and preventing fires. In contrast, a surge protector shields electronic devices from voltage spikes, such as those caused by lightning strikes or power surges, preventing damage to the device’s inner mechanics.

When power is restored to your home, the transfer switch will return to utility power after about 10 seconds. Your generator will then run for a few more minutes to cool down before automatically shutting itself off. In most situations, your home will stay powered by the generator for at least five minutes, even after your power comes back on.

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 your outlet needs to be reset multiple times, you likely have a problem with the outlet, the reset button, the wiring, or its connected circuit breaker. If the reset button doesn’t work and the circuit breaker isn’t the issue, it’s likely a problem with the outlet or the reset button it’s attached to.

On average, the cost to run electricity to an above ground pool is about $1,000. Certain factors can increase or cut these costs. For example, a larger pool or one farther from your house may require additional trenching for wiring, bringing costs as high as $4,000. On the other hand, a standard-sized pool closer to your home may only cost $350 to hook up to electricity.

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