Using Dimmers with LED Lights If you’re thinking of making the switch to LED lights, you may wonder if you can still create stylish lighting effects in your home. In particular, people often ask if they can still use dimmer switches when they install LED bulbs. You can see dimmers, but there are some tips … Continued
Where To Place Your Outdoor Floodlights Floodlights are an important addition to any dark yard. If you’re using them to illuminate your home, they can increase your sense of security. In a commercial setting, bright outdoor lighting will make even the darkest outdoor areas feel bright and safe. Here are some suggestions for the best … Continued
Replace Your Electrical Outlets? Do you need to replace your outlets? Here are some key reasons to consider getting new outlets. If you need help to install the new ones, call SESCOS. We can put them in safely and quickly. 1. The Contacts Are Worn Out Does your outlet feel loose when you plug something … Continued
Is Surface-Mounted Wiring Right for Your Project? If you want to add wires or upgrade your appliances but don’t want to tear into walls, surface wiring could be the solution you need. With surface wiring, you can install small appliances, lights, and new outlets directly on your walls and ceilings. Most electrical installations require you … Continued
Is Your Light Making You Blue? Whether you’re working from home or at an office, you’re probably spending a lot of time in front of a computer during your working hours. Worse yet, you probably spend a lot of your off-hours winding down with your smartphone or tablet. All that technology produces high levels of … Continued
Ideal Lighting Solutions for Home Office Many of us are spending a lot of time in our home offices these days. For some, working at home has been a familiar setup for years. One of the most important parts of an efficient workspace is the type of lighting you have. Lighting can make or break … Continued
The Way We Wired We take electricity for granted, but there was a time it wasn’t everywhere. Here’s a look at early wiring systems and how they became our modern setups. Electricity Was a Luxury In the late 1800s, electricity was a luxury that only the rich could afford. The first American to have his … Continued
Seven Electrical Upgrades for Commercial Buildings Is your commercial building getting along in years? Are you moving your business into an older building? When you’re dealing with electrical wiring, there are some renovations you should consider. Here are seven electrical upgrades that will improve the efficiency and safety of your commercial or industrial space. 1. … Continued
Difference Between Amperage and Voltage? When you’re designing an electrical wiring plan, you need to factor in voltages, amperages, wattages, and more. What do all these terms mean? Are they just different words for the same thing? In this post, we’ll look at two measurement systems you should get to know. Voltage and amperage are … Continued
How Do Smoke Alarms Work? You count on your smoke detectors to keep you safe, but have you ever wondered how they work? First, it’s important to know there are two types of smoke detectors: ionization smoke detectors and photoelectric sensors. You can safely use either one, but safety experts recommend using both for total … Continued
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