Island Electrician

CaptT820 · 01-27-2019, 01:52 PM

We are in Alton, on an island, and are looking for a reputable electrician to come out and remove the meter and line from our existing camp, so that we can re-side the camp. Meter is screwed directly into the siding and studs with low hanging overhead wiring outside.
Suggestions on electricians would be welcome.

Thank You

bilproject · 01-27-2019, 08:09 PM

Don't know any electricians in Alton but you will end up replacing that meter socket and installing a mast as is required by current code. Will require a permit be pulled and new service line run by your electric provider. no more low hanging wires there is now a ground clearance requirement.

Pricestavern · 01-28-2019, 03:40 PM

We used Greg Brooks Electric when we had our entire cabin on Rattlesnake rewired. He and his crew did such a fantastic job we've had them back for additional work.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Greg-...20268398093547

welch-time · 06-27-2019, 02:26 PM

I'm bumping this thread because I just had a good experience with Gary Drake Electric to replace my ancient breaker box at our cabin on Welch. Gary sent out 2 guys (I provided transportation to Welch). Nice guys. Did a great job and were very helpful. All at a very fair price. I was very happy to finally get this done. I had called a few guys who were recommended on this forum and after the initial phone calls they disappeared off the radar. Gary was recommended by my tree guy Peter Parker (another good guy for island work). Just wanted to pass this along to help fellow islanders.

Mark

WinnisquamZ · 06-27-2019, 03:40 PM

Agree. Have used him the past for a mini spilt install

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djwade4 · 06-29-2019, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by CaptT820

We are in Alton, on an island, and are looking for a reputable electrician to come out and remove the meter and line from our existing camp, so that we can re-side the camp. Meter is screwed directly into the siding and studs with low hanging overhead wiring outside.
Suggestions on electricians would be welcome.

Thank You

Mitchell Maney electrician 603-455-1065

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01-27-2019, 01:52 PM	#1
CaptT820 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 122 Thanks: 86 Thanked 46 Times in 27 Posts	Island Electrician We are in Alton, on an island, and are looking for a reputable electrician to come out and remove the meter and line from our existing camp, so that we can re-side the camp. Meter is screwed directly into the siding and studs with low hanging overhead wiring outside. Suggestions on electricians would be welcome. Thank You

01-28-2019, 03:40 PM	#3
Pricestavern Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Valencia, Spain (formerly Rattlesnake Isle) Posts: 389 Thanks: 135 Thanked 142 Times in 82 Posts	Greg Brooks Electric We used Greg Brooks Electric when we had our entire cabin on Rattlesnake rewired. He and his crew did such a fantastic job we've had them back for additional work. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Greg-...20268398093547

01-27-2019, 08:09 PM	#2
bilproject Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bear Island/Fort Myers, Fla Posts: 229 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1 Thanked 59 Times in 41 Posts	Don't know any electricians in Alton but you will end up replacing that meter socket and installing a mast as is required by current code. Will require a permit be pulled and new service line run by your electric provider. no more low hanging wires there is now a ground clearance requirement.

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06-27-2019, 02:26 PM	#4
welch-time Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Welch Island Posts: 117 Thanks: 5 Thanked 66 Times in 31 Posts	I'm bumping this thread because I just had a good experience with Gary Drake Electric to replace my ancient breaker box at our cabin on Welch. Gary sent out 2 guys (I provided transportation to Welch). Nice guys. Did a great job and were very helpful. All at a very fair price. I was very happy to finally get this done. I had called a few guys who were recommended on this forum and after the initial phone calls they disappeared off the radar. Gary was recommended by my tree guy Peter Parker (another good guy for island work). Just wanted to pass this along to help fellow islanders. Mark

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06-27-2019, 03:40 PM	#5
WinnisquamZ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 2,052 Thanks: 210 Thanked 652 Times in 435 Posts	Agree. Have used him the past for a mini spilt install Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app