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likemike

in Electricians 13 years and 8 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 8 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 8 months ago

likemike

in Electricians 13 years and 8 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 9 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 10 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 9 months ago

hbranty

in Electricians 13 years and 9 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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Updated 13 years and 9 months ago

hbranty

in Electricians 13 years and 9 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 9 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 9 months ago

eric3872

in Electricians 13 years and 9 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 9 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 9 months ago

Reno2011

in Electricians 13 years and 9 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 10 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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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

mysteriousbrunette

in Electricians 14 years and 2 months ago

Electrician

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

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

57spring

in Electricians 13 years and 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 11 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 14 years 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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Updated 14 years ago

allison_ftgreene

in Electricians 14 years 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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