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Donohue's Lightning Rods
4.3(
70
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Charlotte, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1971

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Donohue is very knowledgeable and has excellent experience in the lightning protection area. He responds quickly and has a very professional team of workers. He quoted the job using google earth information. When he visited the site he reduced his price by over 50%. I highly recommend him and I will use his company again."
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Lightning protection
Lightning protection
Lightning protection

+10

Response time1 day
98 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
E&D Electrical Contractor LLC
5.0(
3
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not Provided+4 more

Serving Charlotte, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"These guys did the job quick and clean. Able to pinpoint my problem and fix it without any crazy additions like big electrical companies try to do to you. Would hire them again!"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hamilton Lightning Rods
4.7(
201
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Charlotte, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had lightning rods installed at our home after having 2 previous lightning strikes. The first strike was minor, with only slight damage in the yard. The second was significant when a very large pine tree was hit close to our house causing various electrical issues in the home -- despite having a whole home surge protection system. Just months after having the lightning rods installed, lightning struck an even larger pine tree in our small back yard, Thankfully, the lightning rods saved us! It was a huge strike, and we had no damage at all in the house. These lightning rods were potentially life-saving."
Lightning Protection
 Lightning Protection
 Installing A Lightning Rod
 Lightning Protection
 Lightning Protection

+9

Response time3 days
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Nice2GeekYou, LLC
4.8(
126
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Telephone System - RepairTelephone Jacks and Wiring - InstallTelephone System - Install or Upgrade+3 more

Serving Charlotte, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Carlos and his helper vastly improved the internet in our home and did an awesome job getting a line to our metal building. They buried it in the ultra rocky soil around here with conduit and brought it into the building. The whole job looks great!"
Some of the materials used
We are the green Cat6
2 U installed, terminated, tested, and labeled
12x Cat6a Ethernet Cable Deployment
32U Rack Server Deployment

+1

Response time10 hrs
Response rate91%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

If you have a tank-type electric water heater, it runs regularly to keep the water at the desired temperature. If you live in a home where you don’t use much hot water, it could seem wasteful to run power to heat water that you’re using infrequently. You could save some power by using a smaller tank, insulating the tank, or lowering the temperature of the water heater.

Call your utility company immediately. Do not go outside, even in your own yard, and keep pets indoors. Downed power lines pose a serious electrocution hazard. They can also cause large power surges that could damage your appliances, so it’s a good idea to shut down power to your home if possible. If your breakers trip, leave them off until the utility company finishes its repair work.

While the National Electrical Code (NEC) does not set a strict limit, a common guideline is to have a maximum of eight outlets or receptacles on a 15-amp circuit. This rule of thumb, which equates to about one outlet per 1.5 amps, helps keep the total electrical load safely below 80% of the circuit breaker's capacity. It is important to consider the power demands of any devices or appliances that will be plugged in, as overloading a circuit can lead to tripped breakers or create a fire hazard. To ensure the safety and code compliance of your electrical system, consult with a licensed electrician.

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.

Different fences use different amounts of electricity, but their operating costs are very low overall. Electric fences pull between 4 and 25 watts from the system if you have an average-sized yard. Barring any complicated math, you can expect an average electric fence to cost less than $5 a month to run. Aboveground electric fences, which are not typical for residential use or small animals, can cost more, but you shouldn't notice a significant change in your electric bill. 

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