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Hurricane Season Electrical Safety for Summerville Homes
Before a storm, test your generator, confirm it connects through a transfer switch or interlock, and know how to shut off your main breaker. After a storm, stay away from downed lines, do not use outlets or appliances that got wet, and have an electrician inspect flooded panels or wiring before restoring power.
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Adding an EV Charger in Summerville: Is Your Panel Ready?
A Level 2 EV charger usually needs a dedicated 240-volt circuit of 40-60 amps. Whether your panel can handle it depends on service size (often 150-200 amps in newer homes), current loads and available breaker space. An electrician performs a load calculation and may suggest load management instead of a costly service upgrade.
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After a Lightning Storm: Signs of Electrical Damage
After a lightning storm, signs of electrical damage include tripped breakers that will not reset, dead outlets, burning smells, scorch marks, flickering lights and electronics that will not power on. Reset tripped breakers once; if problems persist or you smell burning, call an electrician.
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