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Mr. Electric of Murfreesboro
4.6(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeCeiling Fan - Install+6 more

Serving Alexandria, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A little pricey, but when you're trying to get something fixed outside of major cities in the SE AL area, Mr. Electric is about the only pro who would even return my calls! Not to mention, when they said they'd be at a certain spot at a certain time, they were there! Literally not a single other "professional" in the area that I've worked with has been able to match that service. Sometimes you really *do* get what you pay for."
Company Van
company truck
panel upgrade
panel upgrade
panel install

+15

Response time2 days
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Parker Electric Company, LLC
4.7(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairCeiling Fan - InstallElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided+12 more

Serving Alexandria, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Parker Electric, was a pleasure to work with. I had a bunch of different contractors working on different pieces of my backyard project at the same time, and Parker Electrical was by far the fastest and most efficient to work with. Brian and his team are professional, quick, and cost effective all at the same time. I would highly recommend them for ANY electrical need."
Response time10 hrs
169 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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J&H Electric
5.0(
17
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Fixed Generator - InstallCeiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - Repair+19 more

Serving Alexandria, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a real challenge trying to find someone to replace a chandelier in our 2 story entry way and update a ceiling fan in our 2 story great room. J&H accepted the challenge and exceeded our expectations. They were great to work with, scheduled the job quickly, completed on time and were meticulous about the clean up. Excellent communication and will definitely hire again for our future electrical projects. A++++++"
Electrical Project
Electrical Project
Electrical Project
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Additional Photos

+45

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Daniel Sheeran
4.9(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by Consumer+12 more

Serving Alexandria, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Daniel did a good job for me installing the electricity to my outdoor building. The service was very good and very professional. I would highly recommend this person with Parker Electric. If you are ever needing any kind of electrical work to be done around your house I would give them a call! Excellent Job!!"
Panel Upgrades & Installs
Generator Installs
Lighting
220 amp install for hot tub
Rough in

+1

Response time1 day
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
TODD ELECTRIC
4.8(
2
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Electrical for Home Addition or Remodel - Install

Serving Alexandria, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I own a construction company and have been using Todd Electric for over four years now! His quality of work is unmatched! Iâ ve never had any problems on getting electrical permits or getting Electrical finals! He shows up when heâ s schedule to show up, which is a very big deal in new construction! I highly recommend Todd Electric for any of your electrical service needs!"
Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

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.

The National Electrical Codebook indicates that there should be at least 6 inches of wiring in the breaker box for connecting purposes. When in doubt, err on the side more, because you can always cut some wire off but you can never add it back on, and if you don’t have enough you may struggle to finish wiring your breaker box properly.

You can use a double-pole switch for a regular light fixture, but it's unnecessary and won’t be the most efficient choice. A single-pole switch works perfectly for standard lights. Double-pole handle high-power appliances that require both hot wires to be disconnected. Using a single-pole switch for regular lights is more cost-effective, simpler, and more common in residential settings.

The cost to upgrade an electrical panel ranges from $1,200 to $2,000, depending on the type of electrical panel you need and the size of your home. Amperage plays a central role in determining the cost, so calculate your home’s electrical load before purchasing. For example, a 100-amp and 400-amp panel vary widely in cost. 

It wouldn’t be abnormal to view all wiring as simply wiring, but wiring has different gauges and can handle different loads. When you’re wiring for 240V, you need wire that is rated at least 240V, but honestly it’s better to spend a little more and just buy 300V wiring. This ensures a margin of safety in case the wiring gets overloaded.

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