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Keep Your Generator Ready With A Cold Weather Kit

During last winter’s power outages some standby generators were unable to start. In some cases the extended periods of cold temperatures caused the battery to loose power and the crankcase oil to thicken, making it hard to start.

To prevent this, Generac has a cold weather kit that will automatically maintain optimum battery and  oil temperatures throughout the winter, keeping your generator ready to start even in extreme cold.

The photos show a cold weather kit that we installed in Ovations, a 55 and older community in West Grove, PA.

County Lines Magazine Discusses Generators With SCC Electric

A recent article in Chester County’s County Lines Magazine covered the topic of surviving winter power outages with the help of a generator. We were interviewed for the article, which explains generator options, things to look for in a generator, as well as installation and maintenance.

During a February snowstorm last winter, over 39,000 homes—a fifth of Chester County—were without power. For many, that outage lasted several days. For some, it was one of several cold and dark times last winter. Others, however, only experienced a temporary flicker, and the lights, heat, refrigerators, appliances … continued unabated.

Read the rest at countylinesmagazine.com »

The Generac Evolution Controller

The Generac Guardian series of 11kw standby generators have a new Evolution controller that makes the units easier to operate and run more efficiently.

The Evolution controller offers several warnings and alarms, including overload, battery charger, and fuse warnings, which help identify potential issues before they become a problem. The Evolution controller also now allows the exerciser to run bi-weekly and even monthly, saving on fuel costs.

This 11 kW emergency backup generator with 12 circuit auto transfer panel and evolution controller was installed in Oxford.

Whole House Surge Protection

Today’s homes are full of electronics, things ranging from TVs and computers, to heating and cooling equipment, and more. All of these have sensitive electronics that are susceptible to spikes and power surges. Surge protectors are an important part of a homes electrical system.
Contact Us to discuss Whole House Surge Protection options that may be good for you.

Intermatic model# IG1240RC3 Whole House Surge Protection installed on a double pole 20 amp breaker in Kennett Sq Pa

Zephyr 2500 Solar Attic Fan

Zephyr 2500 Solar Attic Fan

Zephyr 2500 Product Review

The Attic Breeze Solar Attic Fans are made in the USA. The Zephyr 2500 has a 12 volt whisper quiet motor that delivers 1550 CFM with a lifetime warranty, and a 30% tax credit. We give it a five out of five star rating *****.

You can Contact Us to discuss installing an attic fan in your home.

SCC Electric Interview On WHYY

We were recently interviewed for a story on WHYY about the frequent power outages in our area:

Why does it seem like the outages are concentrated in Chester County? Goglia said it could be due to the more rural, undeveloped areas in southern Chester County, many bordering on Delaware and Maryland. The abundance of trees increases the chances that one might fall down and knock out power lines.”

Read the rest of the story here »

Get Prepared With a Standby Generator

June is the beginning of the Atlantic hurricane season, and it’s a good time to get prepared for power outages. Give us a call and we can help you with a generator that’s right for you.

For a little more than the price of a portable generator you can have a trouble-free standby generator. No need to roll out run cords or mess with gasoline. This Generac automatic standby generator (pictured above) is ready for a power outage.

Pictured here is a Generac 10-circuit automatic transfer panel, installed in Oxford, PA in Chester County.

Generator Back Up Systems

The recent ice storms left people without power for days and even some up to weeks. Don’t let this happen to you! We can help with a generator back up system that’s right for you, from portable generators to whole-house standby generator systems.

Even if you have a portable generator we can make it a easy and safe hook up so you don’t have to run dangerous extension cords in your house through windows and doors or even worse, jury-rig your wiring.

SCC Electric Recycles

Working as an electrician generates a lot of unusable scrap materials. We are careful to recycle where we can, including breaker panels, meter boxes, outlet boxes, light fixtures, ceiling fans, motors, batteries, copper and aluminum wire and more.

Safely Ground Home Connections With IBT

The National Electrical Code was revised in 2008 to require the use of IBT devices (Intersystem Bonding Termination) when installing or upgrading electric service.

The IBT device makes it easy to properly ground phone, cable, satellite and other connections. Proper grounding on your on your equipment is safer and less likely to be damaged by surges, including lightning.

If you have questions about this device, or want to make sure that your home connections are properly grounded, contact us today!