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For over 25 years, we specialized in building electrical systems. We made it a priority to be available to customers, answering questions about their projects on electrical and mechanical issues. This dedication earned us the trust of many satisfied clients. Fortunately, up until now we have never experienced a serious accident.
On this website, we try to offer free home wiring advice. This guidance is intended as helpful advice—not a guaranteed solution for every home wiring issue. To access the free service, registration is required. We ask that your questions be directly related to home electrical wiring. Occasionally, we provide phone troubleshooting support, though this is not our primary focus as of today. Keep questions straightforward since we cannot be on-site. If you need more complex troubleshooting guidance it is available for a fee; contact us to discuss options by submitting your information via the contact page. Always consult a locally licensed electrician if safety is a concern.
List of a few task in the field of residential wiring, fuse box feeder sizing, branch circuit sizing, grounding meg test, kitchen wiring circuitry, proper GFCI and AFCI breaker circuit placement, bathroom and living room wiring codes, bedroom wiring codes, garage remodels and design, installation methods, organized troubleshooting, breaker panel installations, remodels and home generator setups.
Most inquiries can be answered free of charge. I am a retired licensed Master Electrician in multiple states, though no longer active. I also hold license in HVAC/mechanical and solar array installation. Also extends into low/high voltage control systems, smart home technology, fire alarms, industrial and mechanical controls and commercial wiring projects. However, this site only focuses on residential provided without warranties and with all work at your own risk.
Here are some personal insights about contractors and today’s economy. Many building contractors often look for experienced help, especially when their workloads are full. Specialized contractors, in particular, consistently seek skilled building wire installers, who are highly valued for their expertise. However, many contractors remain small, focusing mainly on remodels or rewiring older electrical systems because there is a shortage of high-quality help to perform the larger projects. Despite the complexity of these small jobs, smaller contractors pursue them because they maximize profits. There is always a constant demand for skilled electricians.
Please keep your questions clear and concise, brevity is appreciated. If needed, we can arrange to receive pictures for better clarity.
DIY performing or subcontracting your own work
- Keep to your schedule.
- Determines profit and loss within 3% before starting.
- Have proper skills before project begins.
- Bad field drawings could ruin a job.
- Labor can make or break labor columns.
- paperwork skills can make or break.
- Have knowledgeable estimates to keep cost in check
- At the end of every day, if everyone did there job the money should work itself out.
Some basic helpful planning tips below for most any home electric wiring installation:
Carefully plan for your installation and if drawings are required use up to date city approved drawings with a city stamp.
Plan your electrical lay out by measuring wire lengths before making any copper wire purchases. This will help you with any mistakes on the cost of copper wire.
Managing material and labor cost daily during entire scope of project
Safety – Keep your children and pets away from all live wiring and non- live circuits. While you have ceiling, walls and electrical boxes open, put 6 mil (a mil is one thousandths of an inch) plastic over doorways using nail strips. Keep all rooms closed off until you are sure you are finished and all boxes are closed.
Be safe and keep others safe!
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