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CF ELECTRICAL SERVICE CT UNLIMITED MASTER • LIC #191788-E1
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CT LIC #191788-E1 UNLIMITED MASTER IN TRADE SINCE 1995 • EST. 2007 • WATERBURY, CT

Connecticut's Master Electrician for 30+ Years.

When commercial downtime matters and complex electrical work requires experienced planning, business owners and property managers call Charles E. Federick Sr. You get dedicated Master Electrician-led oversight from planning through final inspection.

480V 3-Phase Commercial Switchgear
Aerial-Access Pole Lighting (up to 45-Ft)
200A & 400A Panel Heavy-Ups
Standby Generator Transfer Switches
Solar-Ready Panels & Battery Interconnection
CT Electric Supplier Rate & Solar Optimization
30+
Years in the Trade
E-1
Master Oversight
A+
BBB Accredited
45-Ft
Aerial Capability
Commercial 400A 3-Phase Switchgear Installation by CF Electrical Service
REAL FIELD PROJECT

Sports Rock Pub • 400A 3-Phase Main Switchgear

Waterbury, CT • Square D QO 400A MDP • Municipal Inspection Passed

THE MASTER CRAFTSMAN ADVANTAGE

Why Connecticut Hires CF Electrical

Direct Master Electrician Oversight: Your project is planned and overseen by Charles E. Federick Sr., Connecticut Unlimited Electrical Contractor License #191788-E1.

01

Master Electrician Oversight

Charles personally designs, permits, and oversees every installation. You get three decades of master-level knowledge and meticulous adherence to applicable electrical codes.

02

Aerial Bucket Truck & Site Lighting

We deploy 45-foot commercial aerial bucket trucks on demand for parking lot pole lighting, LED conversions, and overhead service work—delivering exact reach equipment sized precisely for your project scope.

03

Permit & Code Coordination

With 30 years working alongside Eversource, UI, and local municipal building officials across CT, work is planned and installed to meet applicable NEC standards with permit and municipal inspection coordination where required.

04

Clear, Line-Item Estimates

Transparent, itemized quotes with exact equipment specifications, timelines, and honest trade pricing—so you know exactly what is included before work begins.

CONTRACTING CAPABILITIES

Commercial, Industrial & Residential Services

Electrical work planned for your facility, load requirements, and code obligations across Connecticut.

COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Commercial 3-Phase Power

Complete electrical design and construction for retail plazas, restaurants, supermarkets, and corporate facilities.

  • 400A – 4000A Switchgear: Square D, Eaton, Siemens
  • 45-Ft Aerial Bucket Truck Service: High-reach parking lot poles & wall packs
  • Commercial Kitchens & Refrigeration: Dedicated drops
  • Tenant Buildouts: Submetering & distribution
EXPLORE COMMERCIAL SERVICES
INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Industrial Power & Machinery

480V manufacturing power, motor controls, plant relocations, and planned shutdown maintenance designed to minimize operational disruption.

  • 480V Machinery Power Drops: CNC, presses, robotics
  • Motor Control Centers (MCC): VFDs & starters
  • Rigid Steel Conduit Bending: Greenlee 555 benders
  • Scheduled Plant Shutdowns: Weekend/night execution
EXPLORE INDUSTRIAL SERVICES
RESIDENTIAL & STANDBY POWER

Panel Upgrades & Generators

Service upgrades and backup-power installations built for modern electrical demand and clean panel safety.

EXPLORE RESIDENTIAL UPGRADES
CONNECTICUT ENERGY SAVINGS • DEREGULATION & SOLAR INTEGRATION

Stop Overpaying for Electricity in Connecticut

Connecticut consumers have the legal right to choose their electric supplier and reduce generation rates immediately—then permanently eliminate electric bills with master-installed solar at the panel.

STEP 1: IMMEDIATE SAVINGS $0 Early Cancellation Fee (CT Law)

Understand Your Bill: Supplier vs. Delivery

Connecticut electric bills consist of two separate components:

1. Delivery (Eversource or UI): Regulated monopoly infrastructure (poles, wires, transformers, storm restoration). You cannot switch your delivery utility.
2. Supplier (Generation): The electricity itself. Under CT deregulation, you are free to shop competitive third-party suppliers who charge significantly less than the utility standard service default rate.
• Key Consumer Protections (PURA / CGS § 16-245o):
• ZERO early cancellation fees on residential contracts in CT.
• You stay on your normal single Eversource or UI monthly bill.
• Watch plan duration to avoid expiring into variable rates!
STEP 2: PERMANENT SAVINGS Master Electrician Lic #191788-E1

Solar at the Panel: Overcoming the 120% Rule

Lowering supplier rates saves money, but solar + battery storage eliminates bills permanently. The primary bottleneck in Connecticut is the existing electrical panel:

The Standard Panel Bottleneck (NEC 705.12): Standard 200A panels with 200A busbars strictly cap solar backfeed to 40 Amps (7.68 kW max):
(200A bus × 120%) − 200A main = 40A allowable backfeed.
The CF Electrical Master Solution: Charles installs high-capacity 225A busbar panels with a 200A main, increasing allowable solar backfeed to 70 Amps (13.44 kW):
(225A bus × 120%) − 200A main = 70A allowable backfeed.
• Professional Solar & Battery Interconnections:
• 225A Busbar Heavy-Ups • Supply-Side Taps (NEC 705.11)
• Whole-Home Battery Storage ATS • Utility Net Metering Coordination
SOLAR PANEL CAPABILITIES →
INTERACTIVE TOOL • TECHNICAL LIBRARY
Connecticut Electric Bill Savings & Solar Reduction Calculator

Calculate your exact monthly supplier savings and determine your solar panel busbar capacity in real time.

LAUNCH CALCULATOR →
REAL WORK. REAL PROOF.

Featured Connecticut Case Studies

Documented field projects with authentic job-site photography and technical project scopes.

BROWSE CASE STUDIES
Sports Rock Pub 400A Commercial Switchgear Upgrade
COMMERCIAL 3Φ
Waterbury, CT

Sports Rock Pub • 400A Service Overhaul

Installed new 400A 120/208V 3-phase main switchgear, dedicated refrigeration subpanels, and dimmable architectural LED bar lighting.

Square D QO 400A ✓ Inspection Passed
View Full Specs & Schematics
LaBonne's Market Commercial Refrigeration LED Retrofit
SUPERMARKET
Woodbury, CT

LaBonne's Market • Refrigeration LED Retrofit

24-aisle IP67 food-grade refrigeration LED upgrade completed overnight inside -20°F coolers to minimize disruption to active refrigeration operations.

Overnight Execution ✓ Refrigeration Maintained
View Full Specs & Schematics
Torrington Plaza Bucket Truck Pole Lighting Retrofit
BUCKET TRUCK
Torrington, CT

Torrington Plaza • High-Mast Pole Lighting

Deployed commercial 45-ft aerial bucket equipment to replace failed 400W metal halide fixtures with energy-efficient LED luminaires and dusk-to-dawn controls.

45-Ft Aerial Reach ✓ Zero Scaffolding
View Full Specs & Schematics
Charles E. Federick Sr. - Better Business Bureau Accredited Certificate
Charles E. Federick Sr.
CT Unlimited Master Electrician • Owner
LIC #191788-E1
MEET THE FOUNDER • LICENSED MASTER ELECTRICIAN

Direct Accountability on Every Project.

Over Three Decades of Clean, Code-Compliant Craftsmanship

In Connecticut, an Unlimited Electrical Contractor License (E-1) is the highest credential in the trade. It grants the legal authority to design, permit, and install electrical systems of any voltage or amperage—from 120V circuits to heavy 480V industrial switchgear.

Charles founded CF Electrical Service with a straightforward philosophy: when a customer hires a master electrician, they receive authentic master-level oversight from start to finish. Charles reviews technical specifications, verifies wire sizing and service calculations, oversees panel terminations, and coordinates directly with town inspectors.

"Our reputation was built one inspection approval at a time over 30 years. Every breaker panel and conduit run has my name and license on it."
— Charles E. Federick Sr., CT Unlimited Master Electrician Lic #191788-E1
STATE LICENSING
CT DCP Unlimited Master (E-1)
Lic #191788-E1 • Active • CT DCP Verified
STATE CERTIFICATION
CT DOT Certified DBE Contractor
Highway & Transit Infrastructure Qualified
DOCUMENTED PROJECT OUTCOMES

Documented Results for Connecticut Properties

Direct client feedback and recorded field outcomes across commercial 3-phase, high-mast lighting, and residential upgrades.

★★★★★ COMMERCIAL 400A UPGRADE

"CF Electrical upgraded our commercial building to 400A 3-phase service and wired dedicated subpanels for commercial kitchen refrigeration. Charles was clear about the scope, coordinated the Eversource disconnect smoothly, and the city inspector approved the work promptly."

Hospitality & Restaurant Facility
Waterbury, CT • Documented Client Project
★★★★★ RETAIL PLAZA LIGHTING

"Charles brought the right aerial equipment for our parking lot pole lighting retrofit. Organized execution, clear line-item estimate, and thorough verification of photocells and circuits across the entire plaza footprint."

Commercial Property Management
Torrington, CT • High-Reach Exterior Electrical
★★★★★ RESIDENTIAL SERVICE

"Replaced our aging fuse box with a modern 200A Square D breaker panel and integrated an automatic standby generator transfer switch. Neat wiring, labeled circuits, and full municipal permit closeout."

Homeowner Client Review
Woodbury, CT • 200A Panel & Generator ATS
CONSUMER ADVISORY • CONNECTICUT CONTRACTOR VETTING

How to Choose a Qualified Electrical Contractor

Before hiring an electrician, ask who will supervise the work, whether a Connecticut trade license is active, whether permits and inspections may be required, how the scope and pricing will be documented, and how utility coordination will be handled when applicable.

01

Verify Connecticut Licensing

Confirm your contractor holds an active Unlimited Electrical Contractor license (E-1) with the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. Verify status directly via the state eLicense portal.

• CF Electrical: Lic #191788-E1
02

Confirm Work Supervision

Ask who will physically perform and supervise the on-site electrical installation. Work should always be directed by licensed trade professionals accountable for code execution.

• Direct Master Oversight
03

Request Written Scope & Pricing

Ensure you receive a written project scope and itemized estimate specifying equipment ratings, breaker specifications, and conductor sizing before work begins.

• Itemized Scope Documentation
04

Clarify Permitting Requirements

Most significant electrical work—including service changes, commercial build-outs, and generators—requires municipal trade permits and building inspector sign-off.

• Municipal Permit Coordination
05

Understand Utility Coordination

For customer-side service upgrades and meter disconnects, ask how scheduling and technical coordination with Eversource or United Illuminating will be handled.

• Eversource & UI Coordination Support
06

Confirm Insurance & Coverage

Confirm your contractor maintains active commercial General Liability and Workers' Compensation coverage to protect your premises and personnel during work.

• Fully Insured • BBB A+ Accredited
07

Review Project Proof & Case Studies

Review verified past project documentation, site photography, and local commercial or residential references relevant to your planned scope.

• Documented Case Studies
08

Safety & Emergency Protocols

For active hazards such as sparking panels, burning odors, or downed service wires, evacuate immediately and notify 911 or your electric utility before dispatching an electrician.

• Immediate Danger: Call 911 First

Verify Any Connecticut Trade License Online

You can verify the status, license category, and credential history of any Connecticut electrician at the official state portal: elicense.ct.gov →

Call Charles: (203) 565-4506
FAST RESPONSE • DIRECT DISPATCH

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Speak directly with Master Electrician Charles E. Federick Sr. No call centers, no sales reps. Get honest advice, code expertise, and a fast, transparent quote.

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Facility Location
178 Lucille St Ext, Suite 1, Waterbury, CT 06708
• CT DCP Unlimited Master License #191788-E1
• CT DOT Certified DBE Contractor
• CT DOL Registered Apprenticeship Sponsor

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