We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Clean and efficient work done in a timely matter. Highly recommend using Birchman electric for any of your electrical needs."
Mason L on December 2024
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Clean and efficient work done in a timely matter. Highly recommend using Birchman electric for any of your electrical needs."
NextPhase provides network and technology support to business. We are available to assist as the first point of contact for any technology support needs, and are also able to assist IT staff with specific projects or needs. We enjoy a challenge, and often are able to quickly resolve long standing IT and technology issues when others have failed. As a full service technology provider, we are able to assist with network infrastructure, new PC and server equipment, telephone and voice equipment, and network security. We work with a wide range of technology solutions and are experts working with Windows and Linux.
"Jake is the best at what he does and is very thoughtful. I had a complicated situation and he visited the site and found an ideal solution for wifi connectivity. He created a fully built solution to my issue and examined all the points to consider."
Isaiah K on July 2022
NextPhase provides network and technology support to business. We are available to assist as the first point of contact for any technology support needs, and are also able to assist IT staff with specific projects or needs. We enjoy a challenge, and often are able to quickly resolve long standing IT and technology issues when others have failed. As a full service technology provider, we are able to assist with network infrastructure, new PC and server equipment, telephone and voice equipment, and network security. We work with a wide range of technology solutions and are experts working with Windows and Linux.
"Jake is the best at what he does and is very thoughtful. I had a complicated situation and he visited the site and found an ideal solution for wifi connectivity. He created a fully built solution to my issue and examined all the points to consider."
With over 18 years of experience in electrical, A B Electric LLC is who you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your property looks perfect every single time. We will always treat your property as we would treat our own, and you will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!
"AB Electric is awesome! Small town service, and thatâ s a total compliment. We have made them our permanent electricians! They are FAST, FRIENDLY, and KNOWLEDGEABLE!"
Beth H on August 2022
With over 18 years of experience in electrical, A B Electric LLC is who you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your property looks perfect every single time. We will always treat your property as we would treat our own, and you will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!
"AB Electric is awesome! Small town service, and thatâ s a total compliment. We have made them our permanent electricians! They are FAST, FRIENDLY, and KNOWLEDGEABLE!"
Proudly serving both Mauston and Tomah and the area for over 50 years as a family owned and operated business, Gray Electric is the leading residential and commercial, and industrial electrical service provider in the region. Not only can we address any electrical service needs, we’ll provide you with a variety of options so you can choose which one works best for you! We handle projects of any size, from residential repairs to rewiring entire factories. Our employees are skilled at their craft, have apprenticed with master electricians, take continuing education courses, and regularly attend seminars. The main goal of Gray Electric for has always been quality customer service. That goal has been attained with the professional, competent, and caring employees.
"Great, the electrician showed up on time, replaced the box and put a new cover on, and he even swept up his mess and wiped the floor up with a paper towel! Would recommend to any of my friends and family!"
Myles C on February 2019
Proudly serving both Mauston and Tomah and the area for over 50 years as a family owned and operated business, Gray Electric is the leading residential and commercial, and industrial electrical service provider in the region. Not only can we address any electrical service needs, we’ll provide you with a variety of options so you can choose which one works best for you! We handle projects of any size, from residential repairs to rewiring entire factories. Our employees are skilled at their craft, have apprenticed with master electricians, take continuing education courses, and regularly attend seminars. The main goal of Gray Electric for has always been quality customer service. That goal has been attained with the professional, competent, and caring employees.
"Great, the electrician showed up on time, replaced the box and put a new cover on, and he even swept up his mess and wiped the floor up with a paper towel! Would recommend to any of my friends and family!"
Next Energy Solution Inc. is a Pioneer in the Solar Electric Industry with Pre Engineered Plug N Play Solar Electric Systems. We contract with Electrical design engineers throughout North America to bring the best possbile solution for the customer. We prescreen our contracting partners to ensure they are properly Licensed and Insured and trained, giving our customer a good experience and willingness to refer NES to the friends. NES offers No Money Down Financing program up to $40,000. NES is AG Star approved vendor of Solar Electric Systems for Agriculture NES has specially designed easy to install Plug N Play Solar kits with a 25 Year performance Warranty.
"It did not. After paying a down payment and submitting all paperwork the array was not installed. From my experience I cannot recommend this company."
Shane B on August 2018
Next Energy Solution Inc. is a Pioneer in the Solar Electric Industry with Pre Engineered Plug N Play Solar Electric Systems. We contract with Electrical design engineers throughout North America to bring the best possbile solution for the customer. We prescreen our contracting partners to ensure they are properly Licensed and Insured and trained, giving our customer a good experience and willingness to refer NES to the friends. NES offers No Money Down Financing program up to $40,000. NES is AG Star approved vendor of Solar Electric Systems for Agriculture NES has specially designed easy to install Plug N Play Solar kits with a 25 Year performance Warranty.
"It did not. After paying a down payment and submitting all paperwork the array was not installed. From my experience I cannot recommend this company."
Specializing in sales and application of industrial products providing high quality US made solar and fluid handling equipment with products such as pumps, filters, valves and more. We offer expert application engineering services for complete lines of power generation equipment and accessories, portable and stationary lighting, heat transfer, electric motors and drives, just about everything! Buy your equipment here online or over the phone offering top brand pumps, filters, valves, solar panels, generators, commercial and residential lighting solutions a perfect source for contractors. Toboa Energy serves original equipment manufacturers “O.E.M.s”, commercial, industrial and residential customers. Located in the heartland of America we’ve supplied residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial, military and government needs online since 2007. We offer products designed, assembled or completely built in North America.
Specializing in sales and application of industrial products providing high quality US made solar and fluid handling equipment with products such as pumps, filters, valves and more. We offer expert application engineering services for complete lines of power generation equipment and accessories, portable and stationary lighting, heat transfer, electric motors and drives, just about everything! Buy your equipment here online or over the phone offering top brand pumps, filters, valves, solar panels, generators, commercial and residential lighting solutions a perfect source for contractors. Toboa Energy serves original equipment manufacturers “O.E.M.s”, commercial, industrial and residential customers. Located in the heartland of America we’ve supplied residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial, military and government needs online since 2007. We offer products designed, assembled or completely built in North America.
TEK Electric Inc has been around for over ten years. We are a full service electrical contractor for residential and commercial. For the past six years our specialty is Home Back Up Generators. We are dealers for both Generac and GE. We are Northern's Wisconsin's only Elite Dealer for Generac.
TEK Electric Inc has been around for over ten years. We are a full service electrical contractor for residential and commercial. For the past six years our specialty is Home Back Up Generators. We are dealers for both Generac and GE. We are Northern's Wisconsin's only Elite Dealer for Generac.
Welcome to Central State Electric! If you live in Stevens Point, Wausau, Marshfield, Appleton, Plover, Oshkosh or the surrounding cities in Central Wisconsin, you can depend on Central State Electric for a broad range of electrical contracting services. In addition to standard residential, commercial and industrial construction wiring, our areas of expertise include panel upgrades, maintenance programs, and the installation of standbye generators, pool and spa electrical systems, custom lighting, fire alarms, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors. Established in 1983, we are a fully licensed electrical contractor with one goal in mind, quality electrical work at competitive prices. Call us for your next electrical needs.
Welcome to Central State Electric! If you live in Stevens Point, Wausau, Marshfield, Appleton, Plover, Oshkosh or the surrounding cities in Central Wisconsin, you can depend on Central State Electric for a broad range of electrical contracting services. In addition to standard residential, commercial and industrial construction wiring, our areas of expertise include panel upgrades, maintenance programs, and the installation of standbye generators, pool and spa electrical systems, custom lighting, fire alarms, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors. Established in 1983, we are a fully licensed electrical contractor with one goal in mind, quality electrical work at competitive prices. Call us for your next electrical needs.
No company cares more about delivering affordable and reliable backup power solutions than AP Electric & Generators LLC. As a company, we know that getting the generator to your door is not the only step. Beyond the price of a generator, we have the tools in place to get you the generator options that you need.
No company cares more about delivering affordable and reliable backup power solutions than AP Electric & Generators LLC. As a company, we know that getting the generator to your door is not the only step. Beyond the price of a generator, we have the tools in place to get you the generator options that you need.
Sales, Service & Rebuilding of Antique and Classic Car Components such as, Carburetors, Starters, Generators, Fuel Pumps, Double & Single Action Fuel Pump Rebuilding, Water Pumps, Hydraulic Top Pumps, Distributors, and DELCO Knee Action Shocks, We also carry a complete line of NOS and NORS parts. We offer FREE Technical advice for any YEAR Classic Car 609-462-7412
"Beware. They charged me double shipping even after I told them I would wait so I wouldn’t have to pay two shipping fees. The last item was a fuel pump that I had a problem with. I have made 4 calls to ask for help with no return call. Poor"
Frank H on July 2020
Sales, Service & Rebuilding of Antique and Classic Car Components such as, Carburetors, Starters, Generators, Fuel Pumps, Double & Single Action Fuel Pump Rebuilding, Water Pumps, Hydraulic Top Pumps, Distributors, and DELCO Knee Action Shocks, We also carry a complete line of NOS and NORS parts. We offer FREE Technical advice for any YEAR Classic Car 609-462-7412
"Beware. They charged me double shipping even after I told them I would wait so I wouldn’t have to pay two shipping fees. The last item was a fuel pump that I had a problem with. I have made 4 calls to ask for help with no return call. Poor"
Frank H on July 2020
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts
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.
Never use a portable generator inside an enclosed space, as the carbon monoxide exhaust it creates is lethal.
Never attempt to connect your generator to your home’s electrical panel independently; hire a professional for this dangerous job.
Never overload your generator by connecting more appliances than for which it’s rated; you can damage your generator and appliances or even cause a fire.
To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.
If you’re wondering if you can use your electric vehicle as a backup battery, it depends on whether your EV is compatible with bidirectional charging. This technology allows energy to flow both ways, enabling vehicle-to-home (V2H) backup power, vehicle-to-load (V2L) for appliances and camping, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) to support the power grid. Compatible EVs convert stored DC energy into usable AC power, helping reduce energy costs and enhance grid stability while providing emergency backup power.
When choosing the right size generator for your needs, consider a few items to help calculate the wattage you’ll need. Start by determining which household items and appliances you want to power, and then add the wattages together.
Check out the wattage of these essential appliances:
Refrigerator: 600 watts
Large dehumidifier: 700 watts
Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts
Water heater: 3,000 watts
Running home appliances like these requires a partial or whole-house generator. A portable generator may be enough to power your home if you only plan to keep a refrigerator and freezer running.
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The Cobb, WI homeowners’ guide to generator installs
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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Natural gas generators are whole-home standby generators that are connected to your home’s natural gas line. The average cost for a natural gas generator is $12,000.