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Master Electrician / Owner RKO Electric (USA Only) - can answer most of the typical residential, commercial and industrial electrical questions regarding new installations, wiring additions, lighting, switches and receptacle outlets and electrical upgrades of any nature.I will make every effort to respond to your questions as soon as possible at the end of the work day...very busy electrical company - your patience is appreciated. Stop by and see us at: www.rkoelectric.com
Experience in the area
Licensed Master Electrician with over 32 years licensed experience - updated with the latest NEC Codes every 3 years. Over see the daily electrical operations of two electrical companies. Also serve as a judge (for Electrical Contracting Products Magazine) to help select which new products are fit and safe for electricians and the electrical market.
What do you like about this subject?
Electrical work helps "keep you on your toes"...literally - rarely a dull moment in this field. Having trained almost 200 electricians over the decades...I can tell you this work is certainly NOT for everyone. I have "no fear" of electricity...but I sure DO respect it....you simply have to - one mistake is ALL it takes.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
This is an ever changing and evolving field...no one person could ever begin to know it all...and I certainly DON'T claim to.I strive to stay as updated as possible in the electrical field...and even with the decades of experience...I'm STILL learning something new from time to time.
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Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Jo | 07/01/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much for the quick ..... |
| lee | 07/01/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Very informative and helpful response. |
| Scott | 06/03/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Great answer to my question. He provided ..... |
| John Kakascik | 01/09/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Bob, Thanks for your feedback. Turns out ..... |
| Joe Appleton | 12/15/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Master Bob
2009-11-01 AFIC breakers trip once a week:
Hi Rich, I joined a very LARGE group of fellow Master's who were not impressed with the Code adopting AFCI's for use in Bedrooms back in 2002 - a move pushed hard by Square D - one of the largest
2009-09-01 30amp vs. 50 amp:
Hi Duncan, Just getting in....working some long hours...multiple large electrical jobs going on right now.. It sounds like you may have either a 30 amp OR possibly a 50 amp receptacle outlet
2009-07-12 installing power to a mini split air conditioner:
Hi Jason, Happy to be able to help out the D-I-Y's....just have such limited time to do so....own/operate a very busy electrical company. Based on the information you supplied....this is NOT
2009-07-01 replace outlet:
Hi Jo, Just getting back in - been one busy summer electrical season (so far)...sure hope it continues. It sounds as if you are trying to wrap the wire physically around the receptacle side
2009-06-30 transformer box:
Hi Lee, Just getting in - been one busy summer electrical season so far...just hope it lasts. Essentially - any thing that uses electricity - can overheat and cuase a fire in the event
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