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Any questions about being an electrician or doing electrical work. I can help advise people on their wiring needs, what kind of outlets and switcher to use, explain what an electrical service is and how their breakers work. I can also help them with their lighting needs. . I CAN HELP YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT YOUR LOOKING AT.
Experience in the area
My Father apprenticed to his Father-and I apprenticed to mine, repeating an invaluable tradition of child labor and a great place to learn a trade. Beginning at the age of 13, I worked with my dad every weekend and summer vacation in homes throughout Philadelphia repairing and rewiring all levels of residential electrical systems. Studying electrical engineering and earning a degree in architecture has given me a solid advantage in solving the myriad of residential electrical problems. Generation 3 Electrical, Inc. takes pride in every job - building confidence by how we do things - by being prompt, thorough and leaving every job site finished and clean.
What do you like about this subject?
Knowing the answers. It is like a game show where I can't loose.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
Early retirement :)
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
We can turn you on.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
The more you know about electricity you find that it is not that dangerous. It always the stuff you don't know that hurts you.
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Recent Answers from Bill Lutz
2012-05-18 Grounding bus problem:
A.) Old and Bad connections can cause arcing. Corrosion of metal occurs naturally with age but is accelerated in damp location. B.) If there is corrosion I would replace the panel. C.) This is
2012-05-17 Issues with changing my 4 prong dryer cord:
Hi Kevin, There should be a Nema Number on the cord and outlet. The Nema Numbers need to match. I would buy the plug and cord form the same place. Since you already have a cord and plug I would see
2012-05-15 Intermatic time switch problem:
Hi Ray, It sounds like the timer is just going bad. If you look on intermatic's website they have a help line. I have had good experience calling them with questions in the past. Here is the number
2012-05-10 Lights will not turn on:
Hi Lori, The most likely cause is water in a GFCI. It may take a day for them to dry out. You could also call an electrician to trouble shoot the circuit. This is not something your Husband can do but
2012-04-27 Adding LEDs to existing circuit:
Hi Greg, I would replace the 3ways with insteon 3ways. Then I would get an insteon plug modual for your LED. Insteon devices are all programmable. I would the program the Plug modual to turn on the
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