Category: Electricity
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What is a Joule?
Do You Know What a Joule Is? Understanding measurement units like joules is key to understanding how electricity works. While we’re not going to get…
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How Long Do Electrical Wires Last in Homes?
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 be…
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What is the difference between voltage and amperage?
Difference Between Amperage and Voltage? When you’re designing an electrical wiring plan, you need to factor in voltages, amperages, wattages, and m…
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April 13th – Thank a Lineworker Day
COVID-19 – The Teams at SESCOS are maintaining best practices as we serve the communities electrical repair, installation and maintenance needs-…
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Common Home Inspection Electrical Issues
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…
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What is Single Phase and Three Phase Electric Systems?
It’s Only a Phase! Have you heard the terms single phase and three phase electric wiring? If you’ve wondered what they are and how they a…
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When Power Came to Town
When Leesburg Got the Power It’s hard to imagine now, but there was a time when Leesburg was a rural area with no electricity. What’s even more su…
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What do the Colored Wires in Outlet Indicate?
What Do Colors of Electrical Wires Stand For? You open up the circuit panel or the back of an appliance and you’re looking at a tangle of colore…