I need a generator manual transfer switch installed and two home runs hooked to to the panel that are already ran to the outlets 10' away'.  I am confident in my electrical skills and know basic electric, but I refuse to touch anything at the panel.  I guess I am paranoid I will screw it up/casue a short or a fire.   So after using the yellow pages and speaking with or meeting with 8 electricians, I have hit a wall and found:  

1) They don't work in my area

2) Not licensed and insured and willing to provide proof 

3) Caught them in a lie or telling me complete BS during their time with me.

4) Not comfortable or asked me not to pull a permit for the MTS 

5) Spend their time telling/trying to sell me on a whole house instead  

6) Come up with a ridiculous price

 

Anyone know of a reputable, linensed, insured an reasonable electrician who works in the area? 

Joey, if you find someone please let me know, I'm looking to hire someone for my house(need some other stuff done) and am in the same area. I have also had trouble finding someone worthwhile.

Black goes to black... white to white... How hard can it be? 

 

Black goes to black... white to white... How hard can it be? 

 

 

I've zapped myself enough times to know that I shouldn't play with wires.

I may know some one. I have an electrician that works for me as a part timer. I don't know if he does side work though.

 

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Pezz electric is who we use in Hillsborough, excellent professional company.

I know a good electrician in the area. Pm me for details

I know a good electrician in the area. Pm me for details

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Pezz electric is who we use in Hillsborough, excellent professional company.

And they fall under "ridiculous quote" for me. To hook a single line in the box (which I already ran) and the transfer switch was over $2k!

Black goes to black... white to white... How hard can it be? 

 

A lot....it's more than connecting 2 wires. Add in the original runs have to be moved to the new switch and switch and the switch to where the old runs are. I know the original runs are too short to reach the new switch and need extending. I don't know what code is nor how to do that safely. I will pay somebody who knows code, knows how to so it right and is insured so I don't burn the house down.

 

My neighbor bought one at a box store that came with a DVD. He did it himself and bragged after Sandy how easy it was. He has been in a hotel for 3 months. His house has $150k in fire damage and they lost the family dog in the fire that was caused due to his workmanship.

 

I know my limits and rather sleep sound at night. I don't mind paying a tradesman for his skill and knowledge for that peace and comfort. I just don't want to be hosed or BS'd while doing it.

I had my masters electrical license in Missouri, but not here in new jersey. Sounds like your smart enough to make sure you hire the right person. As simple as it might be you want it done right.

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And they fall under "ridiculous quote" for me. To hook a single line in the box (which I already ran) and the transfer switch was over $2k!

ouch, they have always given us fair prices except for work after the hurricane and then they raped us.

Black goes to black... white to white... How hard can it be? 

 

Alec you forgot the ground

For those looking contact Kowalski electric. Great guy. Myself and a bunch of coworkers used him. I believe he is based out of Aberdeen