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John Templeton
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Serving Terra Alta, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"John has worked extensively in the electrical field, He is very mannerly and meets the scheduled time consistently. I will contract him again to do some more electrical work in the near future. I recommend John to anyone who needs a trusted electrician. You can tell that he loves his work and that he takes pride in everything he accomplishes."
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Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Renewable Engineered Systems
4.7(
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Serving Terra Alta, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Well, the system is great! It took a while to get the system installed due to paper work for grant and bank loan. Finally got system up and running on 10/5/16.  The system provides complete energy for our house and business. And we don't have to pay the electric company, in fact they will be paying us for any overflow production. 

If your are interested is installing, you better hurry because the demand is increasing dramatically and the waiting time for installation will take a while.


Brian Brown from Renewable Engineered Systems is our provider. Very easy to work with and they are a local company with a very professional attitude.  His contact phone number is 276-226-0228"
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Morgantown Electrical Contracting, LLC
4.5(
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Serving Terra Alta, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Being an older person and having to have essential things done for me anymore , is a great relief to find professionals that can get the job done right. Kent Snider, was one of those professionals, with Morgantown Electrical Contracting. I would highly recommend him."
Response time1 day
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Tygart Electric, LLC - Domov Facebook
5.0(
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Ceiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not Provided+17 more

Serving Terra Alta, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Welcome to Tygart Electric, LLC! In business since 2018, we are a full service electrical company who takes great pride in the quality of our work and guarantees customer satisfaction. Whether you need a lighting fixture installed, a new ceiling fan, or complete new electrical service, we can complete any job, big or small. Serving all of Grafton and its surrounding areas, be sure to give us a call today!

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

The most common type of electrical outlet is a 3-prong outlet, which has two flat blades (one is wider than the other) and a round grounding pin. Older homes typically have 2-prong outlets that aren’t as safe as more modern options and are generally not up to current electrical codes.  Other outlets you can find in your home include 20A, 125 volt varieties for larger appliances like refrigerators or washing machines. 

There are also GFCI outlets, which protect against electrical shock in wet areas, such as bathrooms and kitchens, and arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) outlets, which protect against electrical fires caused by arcing.

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.

Short circuits can cause significant damage to electrical appliances, bodily harm, and potentially death to humans. For this reason, they are a serious occurrence. If you’re unable to find and fix a short circuit on your own, you must reach out to a licensed electrician for help.

To ensure batteries stop charging when they’re full, you’ll need to install a charge controller that determines when the battery is full. Once the battery is fully charged, the charge controller will stop the energy flow or divert the energy to the grid or other appliances. Without a charge controller, the battery may continue to charge, which can lead to less productivity and potential damage.

The hot wire is typically black, but it's essential to use a non-contact voltage tester to confirm the electrical wire color code before working on it. Neutral wires are typically white. It’s vital to determine which wire is carrying electrical current before proceeding with any electrical work.

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