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Bryce
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Serving Van Vleck, TX and surrounding areas

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Hello!\nIve been a residential/commercial electrician since 2019. I can help with all electrical needs:\n- all lighting needs and troubleshooting.\n1.) under/upper cabinet lighting\n2.) can lighting/ recessed lighting \n3.) adding outlets/troubleshooting\n4.) car chargers\n5.) barn dominium’s roughin or added on. ( including pipe work )\nThose are just a few things listed that I can do, feel free to get with me about any and all electrical needs, I’ll get you taken care of.\n

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Curtis Electrical Solutions
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Serving Van Vleck, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

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"The provider was always on time and professional. I was first given and inspection and quoted price. The service providers we clean and very polite. Had one problem that was taken care of immediately. I would definitely work with this provider again.
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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POWER INSTALLATIONS
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Serving Van Vleck, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

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"Jeffery with Power Installations was amazing. He always go above and beyond when assisting. He have done multiple projects from putting up outside lighting to light switches and also indoor wall mounting. Anything needed, he can do the job. I definitely recommend!!"
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Power Now LLC
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Serving Van Vleck, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

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"The quote process was fairly painless. All of my questions were answered and the price was agreeable. The check was written and the equipment was ordered. I asked the salesman Byron to coordinate his electrician with my electrical contractor on the installation of the genny and ATS. He said this was done and nothing to worry about. Several weeks later after all foundations were poured and ditches covered, Byron and his electrician came out to deliver the transfer switch. To my surprise, the electrician had never been to my property and quickly informed me that the transfer switch they brought was not the correct one. After some investigation, it was discovered the Powernow ordered and delivered the wrong ATS. They did agree to install the additional required equipment to make the ATS on hand work. The generator was delivered with 2hrs notice. This was Sept20. Install finally began two weeks later. During installation, the electrician couldn't figure out how to make the ATS and the generator talk to each other. A Cummins rep was called out. After a day of work, the ATS and generator were talking. The Cummins PowerCommand system was also ordered. This the system which relays the generator status and control over the home network to be accessed online. No one inside of PowerNow has a clue on how this system is supposed to be installed. Bi weekly emails and phone calls were made to inquire on the status of the install. To date, Dec27, nothing has happened with the install of the PowerCommand module. I finally cut PowerNow loose and told them I would find someone that knew what they were doing. PowerNow is very keen on collecting the check for the job. However, once money is in hand, all priority goes out the window. The sales team has no clue on how the components they are selling all fit together. I spent close to $30K on this system and due to PowerNow's incompetence I am left with a brand new system covered in bandaids. Steer clear of this company."
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

As a safety measure, you should always turn off the main breaker while operating your generator’s backup breaker. In addition, you should also switch off all appliance breakers so you don't have a power surge when the main breaker turns back on. And finally, turning off the main breaker prevents back-feeding, which endangers utility workers with the risk of electrocution. Back-feeding could also destroy the electrical circuits of your neighbors if they use the same power network.

Setting up utilities on a vacant property usually takes at least a few months, or between 6 weeks to 16 weeks. This process requires working with the local planning and zoning department, hiring a building contractor or engineer to design the utility layout, securing permits, laying the lines, and connecting the utilities.

Here’s what you can run with different wattages and types of generators:

Portable generator:

  • 2,000 watts can handle a large appliance like a freezer or refrigerator, plus a few smaller items like phones or computer chargers. 

  • 4,000 watts will keep two large appliances operating and a few smaller devices.

  • 8,000 watts should power most essential appliances and other devices, including a sump pump, well pump, or your dishwasher.

Partial to whole-house generator:

  • 20,000 watts and above will make it seem like your home’s power is still on.

In most cases, there are no tax credits available for home generators. However, that’s a general statement that applies to federal tax credits, so you might have access to state or local tax incentives. You can check the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) for more information about your area. If you hire a reliable home generator installer, they should also know if there are any state or local perks you can use to reduce your installation costs, including tax breaks and rebates.

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