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Corrigan, LLC
4.8(
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Rio Grande, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1954

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Corrigan and sons were very professional and installed the lightning rod system quickly and with attention to detail, using all copper. Very pleased with this company."
Shingle roof air terminal
Residential 1
Residential Spanish tile
Horse stable
Residential 2

+23

Response time1 day
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Donohue's Lightning Rods
4.3(
70
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Rio Grande, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1971

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The man who did the job were awesome. They were very thorough, professional, and speedy. They left our church grounds spotless. I could not recommend them highly enough."
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Lightning protection
Lightning protection
Lightning protection

+10

Response time1 day
68 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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AG Electric
5.0(
8
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station InstallationElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business+17 more

Serving Rio Grande, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"AG Electric did a great job! First, they came and assessed my current electric panel and told me what my options were and gave me a proposal. We agreed on the work to be done and set an appointment. They showed up on time and did a great job! They left the work area clean too. I would recommend and hire again."
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+11

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Country Boys Electric
4.7(
6
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Ceiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation+20 more

Serving Rio Grande, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jim Benton of Country Boys Electric came out the day after my call for a bid.  He walked through our shell of a log cabin in the woods, was very thoughtful, made many great suggestions about where to put lights and plugs, described the work they would do and within a few days we has his written bid.  We liked and trusted Jim immediately and they started to work in a few days.  His workers were very professional, arrived on time, worked well with us.  They did all the wiring and then had to wait about a month for the sheetrock and painters to do their work.  We called them back and they were ready to install lights and fans and finish the job.  We were so please with their work.  They were very reliable and on time, even though they had to drive 40 miles from their shop to our place each day.We would highly recommend them to others.
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Removing a fuse from the fuse box is relatively safe under normal circumstances. The task becomes dangerous if wires or wire terminals are exposed or in the case of a disaster such as flooding in the home where water can act as an electrical conductor.

The light that your ceiling light gives off will largely depend on the type of light bulb that’s installed in it. If you’re looking to brighten a dark room, LED bulbs are the way to go. LED bulbs will emit the most light while also using less energy than standard bulbs. They can last up to 50,000 hours and will need to be replaced much less often than standard bulbs.

For a 200-amp underground service, you need a minimum of #2/0 American Wire Gauge (AWG) copper or #4/0 AWG aluminum or copper-clad wire. Don’t forget that, at minimum, you’ll need to use a 1 1/2-inch schedule 40 or 80 PVC conduit to successfully run a 200-amp underground service.

If your breaker box won’t reset, stay on, trips when overloaded, or gets seriously damaged, you will need to replace the breakers or possibly the entire panel. A damaged breaker can lead to a fire, so it’s best to err on the safe side and look into replacement. Hire a professional electrician to replace a breaker box to ensure your personal and property safety.

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.

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