My lights were off but now they're on. Do I need you?
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Wrong, Wrong, Wrong!! If power goes out and back on by itself it is a sign of a poor connection somewhere in the circuit. This is the type of thing that can build up heat to dangerous levels if not located promptly and repaired.
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Can't you just put in a bigger Breaker?
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No, The Breaker size is directly related to the size of the smallest wire in that circuit. It is rated to ensure that the current does not exceed the safe limits of the wiring. The Breaker size cannot be increased without changing to larger wires.
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But it's been that way for years.
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That may very well be that "it's been that way" but that does not make it right. A Licensed Electrician is trained to know what is Safe and Proper Wiring. When he is asked to repair something he is bound by duty to do it right. Please don't ask him to do otherwise.
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I just need you to hook it up?
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Many times We come across a situation in which some (often undisclosed) person has installed wiring in the hopes of saving money, and requests that the Electrician "Just hook it up to the Box" ... Well, very often this is not as much of a money saver as people would like to think ... Any reputable electrician will want to know something about what he (or she) is being asked to hook up. This may take some time to investigate, and very often if some violations are discovered things may have to be done over again. (There goes the "Savings") The Moral is: If any Electrical work is to be done it should be done by a Qualified (Licensed) Electrician. This often proves to be the money saving (and time saving) solution. Note: - In some instances an Electrician may even refuse to work on jobs like this -
