Using Conduits for Outdoor Wiring In earlier posts, we’ve discussed outdoor wiring for several types of buildings including sheds, growing rooms, chicken coops, and patios. In this post, we’re going to look specifically at outdoor conduits and cables. Safety is essential to any outdoor wiring job. Using the right conduits can help keep you safe. … Continued
Use Thermostat Discipline to Save Big On Your Bills You’re doing your best to save money on your energy bills. You turn off the lights religiously, you’ve minimized the use of your clothes dryer and you might even be washing dishes by hand. Doing all that, however, misses out on the biggest contributor to your … Continued
Here’s Why You Need Audible GFCIs You know a GFCI outlet is there to protect you, but it can trip at the worst possible times. If you’ve ever had an important appliance get turned off an inconvenient time, a GFCI with an audible alert, also called an audible GFCI, could be the upgrade you need. … Continued
Common Home Inspection Electrical Issues Home inspections have become a key part of buying and selling a home. Most buyers insist on a home inspection before they sign a contract. If you’re a seller, a home inspection can help you spot potential problems before you list your house for sale. The main purpose of a … Continued
Lighting Options: Yesterday and Today When Thomas Edison introduced the incandescent light bulb to the world, he said, “We will make electricity so cheap that only the rich will burn candles.” Early Lighting Options Edison’s words were prophetic, but electricity was still pretty expensive when it first became available. The first light bulbs were available … Continued
Commercial vs Residential Electricians As you know, the teams at SESCOS are experts at both residential and commercial electrical work. We’re very aware of the differences between them, but are you? If you’ve ever been curious about the differences between residential and commercial wiring, here’s your chance to learn more. Q&A: What’s the Difference? … Continued
Back to the Future with Track Lighting If you’re wondering what happened to track lighting, don’t worry. It’s still around and ready to give your house a dose of retro styling. Track lighting makes sense in certain situations, so get ready for the return of this retro favorite. What Is Track Lighting? Track lighting gets … Continued
Safe and Secure with an Automated Gate Does your commercial property need more security? As a business owner or manager, you’re rightly concerned about who’s going in and out of your property. This is especially true if you regularly deal with a flow of people coming in and out of your warehouse, distribution center or … Continued
It’s Only a Phase! Have you heard the terms single-phase and three-phase when it comes to electrical wiring? If you’ve wondered what they are and how they affect your electrical wiring, wonder no longer. Even if you never wondered, it’s always helpful to understand basic electrical concepts. Here’s a quick primer on the differences between … Continued
What You Need to Know Before You Install a Whole-Home Generator If you’ve decided to take on the winter with a whole-house generator, you’re making a great choice. A powerful generator can get you through any electrical emergency without losing your lights, power, heat, televisions or computers. Are You Ready to Install Your New Generator? … Continued
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