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Storm season means power failures. Most are short-term and minor inconveniences, but occasionally a big storm can disrupt power for hours and days at a time. That’s when you’ll be glad you have a backup electrical generator.

There are basically three types of backup electrical generators: diesel, gasoline, and natural gas/liquid propane powered generators. Diesel generators are most often used in commercial and industrial settings.

For home use, portable gasoline generators are relatively inexpensive, but they do generate quite a bit of noise. Although adequate to handle some basic electric necessities, they lack the power to supply too many devices at once. You also must be vigilant about storing enough gasoline to run the generator. Remember, if the power is out, chances are the gas pumps won’t be working either.

Permanent installations of backup generators are now gaining popularity around the country. The most popular generators for residential applications are the liquid propane or natural gas fired generators. They are usually set and secured on a concrete slab very similar to an air conditioning unit on the side of the house, and are hard wired into to the main electrical service. The local gas company will be happy to install an underground LP tank, or if your neighborhood is on the natural gas grid, they will hook-up your new generator for a reasonable fee.

It seems everyone is an emergency generator expert these days. When selecting a firm for your new system, have them come out to your residence to evaluate what size generator you will need to suit your specific power requirements. Don’t be afraid to ask for references and to see other jobs they have performed. Make sure they have all the required contracting licenses and expertise to get the job done safely, legally, and to the satisfaction of your local building department code requirements. This is a big investment and deserves the attention of experts.

At Satterfield and Ryan, we install backup electrical generators for residential and commercial applications. We’ve been serving clients in the area for 75 years. We welcome the opportunity to earn your business.

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When your high voltage transmission lines need repairs or maintenance, you must
make sure the work is completed safely and correctly. Failure to properly repair or
maintain these lines could have dire consequences for your business.

Many electricians are not qualified to complete this type of work. Most electricians
don’t have the proper equipment to repair or maintain your high voltage electrical
lines. Don’t trust these repairs to someone that doesn’t specialize in high voltage
work.

Satterfield & Ryan is uniquely qualified to service your high voltage electrical needs.
We have the proper training and we have the proper equipment. We have a history
of successful high voltage projects throughout Delaware and Maryland.

You can trust Satterfield & Ryan to complete your project safely and correctly.

Call us today at 302-422-4919

When you want to install or upgrade the lighting in your home, Satterfield & Ryan can
provide you the freedom to control the lighting that surrounds you and your family.
Let us help you design an interior and exterior lighting solution for your home.

We proudly install and service the finest home lighting solutions available today.

Radio RA

• The world’s first wireless radio frequency (RF) whole-home control system.
• Great for new or existing homes, or those under construction.
• No new wiring required.

HomeWorks

• Total home lighting control systems
• Premiere system for luxury home
• New construction or major renovations
• For any new or existing home

When you need repairs or maintenance for your heavy duty equipment, Satterfield &
Ryan has the specialists to get you back in business quickly.

• NorthStar
• Campbell-Hausfeld
• Ingersoll-Rand
• Chicago Pneumatic

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Your business needs electricity. You probably don’t even think about your electrical
needs until the power goes out. Just for a moment, imagine running your business
without electricity:

Without exterior lighting and lighted signs, your customers can’t find you.
Without interior lighting, your customers can’t enter your business safely.
Without interior lighting, your employees are working with flashlights and
candles
Without computers, fax machines, copiers, and cash registers, business
suddenly becomes very difficult. Even your phone system relies on
electricity. The phone lines may work, but the system requires electricity.

Hopefully this would be a short-term problem, but how long can your business stay
‘out of commission’ due to electrical problems? How much business will you lose
each day? Each hour?

Satterfield & Ryan wants to make sure you don’t lose any business. We will work
with you to achieve an economical solution to all your commercial electrical needs.

• Exterior Lighting Solutions – Installation and Repairs
• High Voltage – Installation, Repairs, and Maintenance
• Interior Lighting Solutions – Installation and Repairs
• Electrical Generators – Backup electricity to keep you in business when the
  power fails

Call us today at 302-422-4919

We welcome the opportunity to earn your business.

When you need an electrician for your home, make Satterfield & Ryan your first call.

When you’re tired of those guys that don’t return your calls, don’t show up, and
quote you astronomical rates, make Satterfield & Ryan your first call.

When you need to replace your old fuse box with an upgraded circuit breaker box,
make Satterfield & Ryan your first call.

When you want the best lighting solutions for your home, make Satterfield & Ryan
your first call.

Electrical Contracting Done Right!

Just a few of the many services we provide:

• Service Upgrades
• Dedicated Circuits
• Backup Electrical Generators
• Telephone Wiring
• Cable TV Wiring
• Interior Lighting
• Landscape Lighting
• Security Lighting
• Home Controls
• Home Computer Networking
• Wiring for All Phases of Renovation
• Lighting Design
• Troubleshooting Electrical Problems

Call us today at 302-422-4919

We welcome the opportunity to earn your business.