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Avatar for Kanon Electric, Inc.
Kanon Electric, Inc.
4.6(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair

Serving Lake Tapps, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"I can't say enough about Kanon Electric, and Nick in particular. Their pricing was fair, and their service has been OUTSTANDING. Nick has gone above and beyond, time and time again for our large electrical project at our rental house. He has been professional, responsive and an excellent communicator with both me and out tenant. I don't write many reviews, but this one was well-deserved. THANK YOU!"
Automatic Transfer switch
move underground service
move underground service
move underground service
200amp service upgrade

+6

Response time5 hrs
94 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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The Juice Company, Inc.
4.3(
145
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Provided by ConsumerElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided+8 more

Serving Lake Tapps, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From estimate, to selection of The Juice Company, to scheduling, they made the entire process painless. Had 2 15 amp "peanut" breakers installed to replace an existing breaker and establish a new circuit, and 2 new outlets installed. We also had low voltage network cable roughed in so I could terminate it later, and everything was done not only properly, but quickly. I would definitely recommend them to anyone needing electrical work done in the South Sound region."
Hmart
Resturant in Hmart
Grocery
Hmart
Hamrt

+2

Response time1 day
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Crimson Electric, LLC
4.9(
29
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedFixed Generator - InstallElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by Consumer+2 more

Serving Lake Tapps, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"LIsa was absolutley great. On time, and very knowledgeable. She more than helped me out when I know nothing about electrical. You want to hire someone who you can trust, but you just never know. Lisa was great right from the start, she made me feel at ease from the beginning and I would recommend her again in a minute. Great job, thank you. Rick G."
Response time50 mins
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Custom Electrical Contractors, Inc.
4.7(
40
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by ConsumerElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade+3 more

Serving Lake Tapps, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Custom electric was very friendly, they showed up when they said they would and they performed the requested work exactly as I asked. I am very pleased with their service and will hire them again if I ever need electrical work."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Yes, you must use an extension cord specifically rated for outdoor use to power outdoor lights, such as Christmas lights. Extension cords intended for indoor use lack the protective properties to withstand exposure to outdoor elements. To safely hang and power lights outside your house or in your yard, always connect them to an outdoor power source using an outdoor-rated extension cord.

It's possible to get power from an outlet for a light switch. However, you must install additional wiring to get current from the outlet to the switch and from the switch to the load it will control. Also, you must ensure that the outlet's electrical circuit can accommodate the additional demand. 

A GFCI outlet is easy to identify. It features two buttons on the face that read “TEST” and “RESET.” Sometimes, the “RESET” button is red. These are positioned in the center of the two three-prong plug-in slots you see on a regular outlet. Some also feature a green light to indicate when the outlet is working, changing to red when there is a problem.

The color code for the common sprinkler wire is white, and then you can assign the remaining color codes to the rest of the wires for different sprinkler zones. For example, you could use red for the first zone, then blue for the second, and so on.

Color-coding helps you keep track of which wires go to specific zones so that you or a pro can address any issues or repairs quickly. Check your local electrical code for any requirements regarding sprinkler wire colors.

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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