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likemike

in Electricians 13 years and 3 months ago

Should I ask electrician for insurance info? Same as contractor?

So I understand if you hire a contractor to do work in your property you are supposed to get his insurance info in case things…

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likemike

in Electricians 13 years and 3 months ago

Recommendation for experienced & reliable electrician?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f53aaf4208c4-.jpg Can anyone recommend a good electrician that can change my 2 110v outlets to 1 220/240 volt outlet. I need the change to accomodate…

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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

likemike

in Electricians 13 years and 3 months ago

Recommendation for experienced & reliable electrician?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f53aaf4208c4-.jpg Can anyone recommend a good electrician that can change my 2 110v outlets to 1 220/240 volt outlet. I need the change to accomodate…

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ilovestoops

in Electricians 13 years and 4 months ago

My electrician recommendation

I found this electrician from others’ recommendations on brownstoner and want to add mine.  His name is Alan Riback, 718-284-0920 (wirelights.com).  He installed a cooktop…

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nancy sullivqn

in Electricians 13 years and 5 months ago

Seeking econimical electrician to change out old breaker boxes

This is for a 3 family builiding. The 3, 30 year old electric breaker boxes are a brand which went out of buisness cause their…

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Updated 13 years and 4 months ago

hbranty

in Electricians 13 years and 4 months ago

Need Thermostat Recommendation

Anyone have a thermostat they LOVE? looking for new one and an electrician to install it.  Any suggestions much appreciated.

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hbranty

in Electricians 13 years and 4 months ago

Need Thermostat Recommendation

Anyone have a thermostat they LOVE? looking for new one and an electrician to install it.  Any suggestions much appreciated.

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eric3872

in Electricians 13 years and 4 months ago

PLP Electric Account

My two family house has three separate electric meters.  There are two residential accouts for the two apartments and one small commerical account (PLP) for…

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Updated 13 years and 4 months ago

eric3872

in Electricians 13 years and 4 months ago

PLP Electric Account

My two family house has three separate electric meters.  There are two residential accouts for the two apartments and one small commerical account (PLP) for…

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Reno2011

in Electricians 13 years and 4 months ago

Any good references for someone who can fix appliances; also for good electrician?

We have some tenants who have proceeded to break everything in the apartment in the last year including the stove, washer AND dryer, and microwave…

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Updated 13 years and 4 months ago

Reno2011

in Electricians 13 years and 4 months ago

Any good references for someone who can fix appliances; also for good electrician?

We have some tenants who have proceeded to break everything in the apartment in the last year including the stove, washer AND dryer, and microwave…

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57spring

in Electricians 13 years and 5 months ago

Why upgrade electrical service to 208 volts?

I’m upgrading some of the decades old wiring in a two-family house and am wondering if anyone can tell me, other than the possibility of…

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mysteriousbrunette

in Electricians 13 years and 9 months ago

Electrician

Please recommend an electrician.  I would like to increase the power to the apartment.  Thank you.

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57spring

in Electricians 13 years and 5 months ago

Why upgrade electrical service to 208 volts?

I’m upgrading some of the decades old wiring in a two-family house and am wondering if anyone can tell me, other than the possibility of…

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mystiky

in Electricians 13 years and 5 months ago

Do I really need a GFCI receptacle on my breakfast table?

I am changing my kitchen, and we are installing a 6 foot long breakfast table that extends directly from out countertop (same height).   Imagine our kitchen as…

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mystiky

in Electricians 13 years and 5 months ago

Do I really need a GFCI receptacle on my breakfast table?

I am changing my kitchen, and we are installing a 6 foot long breakfast table that extends directly from out countertop (same height).   Imagine our kitchen as…

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nancy sullivqn

in Electricians 13 years and 5 months ago

Seeking econimical electrician to change out old breaker boxes

This is for a 3 family builiding. The 3, 30 year old electric breaker boxes are a brand which went out of buisness cause their…

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57spring

in Electricians 13 years and 6 months ago

Seeking help on choosing an electrician to rewire house

We got two very conflicting estimates to rewire two floors, about 700 square feet each, in a house we just bought and I’m hoping someone…

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bk_homeslice

in Electricians 13 years and 7 months ago

plumbing and elecrtical

hey brownstoners, how do i know if the house i just bought needs the electrical and plubming updated?  I havent done an inspection yet, but…

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allison_ftgreene

in Electricians 13 years and 7 months ago

Full-service light installation--new wiring, new fixture installation, AND re-plastering?

Who should I hire to install ceiling light fixtures from scratch? The rooms currently have nothing, so I think I need everything from switches and…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

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