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Licensed Philadelphia electrician serving Delaware, Chester, Montgomery and Philadelphia County in Pennsylvania. I install and repair residential, commercial and industrial wiring and lighting. Troubleshooting and repair of problems that stump other people is my favorite. I am willing to help people figure out why things don`t work. I understand motor controls, transformers and machine wiring. I am not willing to teach novices to do installations of advanced work or replace basic personal research.
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Experience in the area I have 35 years experience in residential, commercial and industrial electrical construction and repair, 480 volts and below. Organizations Electrical Association of Philadelphia, Independent Electrical Contractors Association, International Association of Electrical Inspectors
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Electricity kills.
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2009-11-03 3 way single pole and 3 way combo:
Though your description is unclear - [really] - I have derived the impression that there are THREE locations that control the stairwell lights. Is this correct? Also there were 3 switches at the back
2009-11-01 static phase converter:
Contact the manufacturer. By the way, did you know that most sources state something similar to the following: "Static Phase Converters are not true phase converters. They are usually manufactured
2009-10-26 gfci tripping:
Hang any new pictures? Install any new molding? Basic troubleshooting is required. Something finally caught up with your circuit, a conductor pushed through insulation or such. Pull everything after
2009-10-24 Electrical:
According to the NEC 250.4 and 250.32, as I understand it in this circumstance, it is required to install a grounding conductor and also isolate the grounded circuit conductor [neutral]. Since you foolishly
2009-10-22 high voltage:
That's high. Call the utility before you burn something up, like your TV, due to overvoltage, which will often cause overcurrent. It could be a bad neutral if they find they have normal values. In that
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