Electrical Wiring in the Home/Expert Profile
Expertise
Can answer questions in the residential,commercial electrical fields. From Trouble shooting to new installation,service changes and related items. We can answer questions about Generators,We are a Authorized dealer and service center for a few major Brands Visit us on line at www.gbelect.net
Experience in the area
30 years in the electrical trade. Ran jobs from small houses to large shopping centers to new construction on Wal-Marts Nursing homes and Factories, CCTV,CARD ACCESS SYSTEMS
Organizations
NFPA,NEC CODE ENFORCEMENT ORGANIZATION,VNM/MC VIET NAM VET OF OHIO VIET NAM VET K-9 HANDLER ASSOCIATION VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS
Education/Credentials
OSHA APPROVED TRAINING,UPTO DATE CODE BOOK DISCUSSIONS,MEMBER NFPA FROM 1996 TO PRESENT MEMEBR OF ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS NETWORK OHIO CONTRACTORS LICENSE FLA CONTRACTORS LICENSE MASTER ELECTRICIAN IN 5 STATES
Awards and Honors
HONORABLE DISCHARGE FROM THE UNITED STATES NAVY VIET NAM SERVICE MEDAL,GOOD CONDUCT AWARD EXPERT MARKMANS SHIP AWARD
Past/Present Clients
WAL MART, TOYS R US,BLIMPIES REST,McDONALDS CORP,ADENA HEALTH SYSTEMS, OSHP, STATE OF OHIO, US COAST GUARD,
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
We are always learning something new everyday. As long as I have been in this field I learn everyday something about the trade.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
This is a very shocking subject!!
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
Every time you think you know the National Electrical Code they Change it !!
Average Ratings
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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| Steven | 11/17/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| mark | 11/13/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | very fast responce; sound advice. |
| John | 11/02/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you sir very much! |
| Reid | 10/30/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Ben, I completely forgott about this. I ..... |
| JR. | 10/27/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Ben
2009-11-16 proper wire size from pole to service head?:
TOM The power company has no juristicton on wire sizing.Basically they install what they think they need. The way they installed the wire is what we call free air meaning that it is out in the open and
2009-11-16 Subpanel voltage loss:
Steve When you get a lower voltage on a wire,it can mean 2 things 1 the neutral may be bad 2 the wire has a break in it. Since you have 120V on one wire that eliminates the neutral problem. Type USE-RHH-RHW-2
2009-11-14 new electrical run in garage:
David When you say temporary do you mean you are going to do a permanent installation later? I am sure this is all on the same circuit. IF So you need to run a wire from the switch to the new location
2009-11-12 electric wire:
mark No that is not safe at all,if it does leak water then you will eventually have corrosion and leakage from the electric. You need to either do 2 things #1 Get a under ground splice kit, you can
2009-11-10 Generator hookup to breaker box:
Jim You can not wire it to the breaker box with out the generator hooked up to some sort of transfer switch,it is dangerous.You will need to have the person who gave you the estimate explain what they
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