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CF ELECTRICAL SERVICE CT UNLIMITED MASTER • LIC #191788-E1
CT LIC #191788-E1 UNLIMITED MASTER ESTABLISHED 1995 • 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
45-Ft Aerial Bucket Truck Pole Lighting
200A & 400A Panel Heavy-Ups
Standby Generator Transfer Switches
30+
Years in Business
100%
Master Supervised
A+
BBB Accredited
45-Ft
Aerial High-Reach
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

No middle managers. No inexperienced helpers sent to your job. When you hire CF Electrical, you hire Master Electrician Charles E. Federick Sr.

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

Commercial Aerial-Reach Equipment

We deploy project-appropriate aerial bucket equipment (arranged on demand per job scope up to 45-ft), heavy conduit benders, and power cable pullers without excess overhead.

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
  • Bucket Truck Pole Lighting: High-reach capability up to 45-ft
  • 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.

  • 200A & 400A Heavy-Ups: Replace obsolete fuse panels
  • Standby Generators: Kohler & Generac ATS switches
  • Level 2 EV Chargers: Tesla, ChargePoint, hardwired
  • Whole-Home Surge Protection: Type 1 & 2 SPD
EXPLORE RESIDENTIAL UPGRADES
REAL WORK. REAL PROOF.

Featured Connecticut Case Studies

Documented field projects with authentic job-site photography, technical scopes, and verified municipal inspections.

BROWSE ALL 6 CASE STUDIES
Sports Rock Pub 400A Commercial Switchgear Upgrade
COMMERCIAL 3Φ
Waterbury, CT

Sports Rock Pub • 400A Service Overhaul

Engineered 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 engineer, 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 engineering 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
TRUTH IN CONTRACTING • CONNECTICUT CONSUMER PROTECTION

Direct Master Electrician vs. Lead Broker Directories

Why Connecticut property owners and facility managers hire Charles E. Federick Sr. directly instead of going through referral broker websites like Angi, Yelp, or Thumbtack.

LICENSED TRADE MASTER

Direct Master Contractor (CF Electrical)

CT Unlimited Electrical Contractor Lic #191788-E1

  • Direct Master Oversight: Charles E. Federick Sr. personally reviews plans, manages Eversource engineering, and oversees code execution.
  • Turnkey Municipal Permits: We pull required trade permits directly with your local building official and schedule municipal cut-in inspections.
  • Zero Broker Markup: You pay true trade labor and material pricing. No middleman referral cuts or platform percentage surcharges.
  • Authorized Eversource Coordination: Direct utility liaison for transformer disconnects, meter upgrades, and same-day power restoration.
  • State Credential Verification: Publicly registered with CT Department of Consumer Protection, CT DOT Certified DBE, and BBB Accredited A+.
Waterbury HQ Facility Call Direct: (203) 565-4506 →

Directory Aggregators & Lead Brokers

Angi, Yelp, Thumbtack, HomeAdvisor

  • Contact Auctioning: Your contact info is sold to 4 to 6 different unverified callers, resulting in endless spam calls and text messages.
  • No Master Oversight: Work is frequently passed to entry-level subcontractors or unlicensed handymen without E-1 supervision.
  • Hidden Middleman Fees: Contractor pays $60 to $180 per lead referral, which gets added onto your final estimate or invoice.
  • Permit Avoidance Risks: Often pressure homeowners into pulling their own permits to evade state licensing accountability and inspections.
  • Zero Direct Utility Authority: Directories cannot coordinate Eversource or UI utility disconnect work orders or cut-ins.
Always verify an electrician's E-1 Unlimited License on elicense.ct.gov before hiring.
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TEL
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HQ
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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