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Outdoor EV charger outlet mounted on house siding

Published October 6, 2026 at 11:54 a.m. EDT · EV chargers

EV Charger Outlet Installation in Ancaster

S&S Electrical Services Inc. installed an EV charger outlet in Ancaster, supporting electric vehicle charging needs.

Residential electric vehicle charger installed on brick exterior wall

Published October 5, 2026 at 2:21 p.m. EDT · EV chargers

Installing Residential EV Charger in Ontario Home

S&S Electrical Services installed a residential electric vehicle charger, providing convenient home charging for electric vehicle owners.

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Electrical meter and conduit on brick wall

Published October 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. EDT · Generators

Generator Installation Project with Electrical Disconnect

S&S Electrical Services Inc. completed a generator installation project featuring a Honeywell emergency disconnect for safety and seamless operation.

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Side view of installed outdoor generator with yellow gas piping

Published October 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. EDT · Generators

Generator and Transfer Switch Installation in Markham

S&S Electrical Services installed a large generator with gas piping and transfer switches for reliable backup power in Markham, enhancing operational continuity.

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Electric vehicle charger mounted on wooden wall near electrical panel

Published October 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. EDT · EV chargers

Charging Ahead with EV Charger Installation

S&S Electrical Services completed an EV charger installation project, providing a clean and efficient setup integrating with the existing electrical panel.

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Burlington home illuminated at night with warm white permanent Christmas lighting installed along the roofline and dormers.

Published September 30, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. EDT · Outdoor Lighting

Christmas Lighting in Burlington, Ontario

Upgrade your Burlington home with professionally installed permanent Christmas lighting for holidays, special events and year-round curb appeal.

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A 50 amp residential EV charging connection mounted on a concrete garage wall in Oakville, with a Toyota portable charging cable connected.

Published September 30, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. EDT · EV Chargers

Residential EV Charger Installation in Oakville

A residential 50 amp EV charging setup installed in an Oakville garage, providing convenient and dependable at-home charging for an electric vehicle.

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S&S Electrical Services Inc. vehicle in Ancaster

Published September 21, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. EDT · Commercial electrical

Planning a commercial electrical project: start with the scope

A practical starting checklist for businesses planning an electrical upgrade, renovation, or new installation in the Greater Hamilton area.

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Blue Genie boom lift beside industrial equipment during a robot charger electrical installation.

Published June 3, 2026 · Industrial electrical

600-Volt Robot Charger Installation in Hamilton

A 600-volt robot charger installation supplied from bus duct at a Hamilton industrial facility.

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Installed Generac standby generator on a concrete base beside a residential deck.

Published May 27, 2026 · Generators

22-kW Automatic Generator Installation in Hamilton

A 22-kW automatic generator installation for a Hamilton customer.

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Open geothermal control panel for a Guelph hydronic emergency control project, showing relays, terminal blocks and door wiring.

Published January 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. EST · Building automation & controls

Geothermal Control Panel in Guelph

A custom geothermal control panel for hydronic emergency control in Guelph, with organized wiring, labelled connections and accessible control components.

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Published November 24, 2025 at 12:55 p.m. EST · Electrical services

Choosing the Right Electrician in Hamilton: What to Look For

Need a reliable electrician in Hamilton? S&S Electrical Services offers trusted residential & commercial electrical work since 1988.

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Published November 24, 2025 at 12:53 p.m. EST · Electrical services

Hamilton Electrical Service Upgrade: What to Expect

Plan your Electrical Service Upgrade in Hamilton with expert tips to boost safety, meet demand, and future-proof your home or business.

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Published November 24, 2025 at 12:32 p.m. EST · EV charging

Need a Car Charger Installed in Hamilton? Here’s What You Should Know

Discover expert car charger installation in Hamilton with S & S Electrical Services. We offer safe and reliable EV charger setups.

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Published November 24, 2025 at 12:26 p.m. EST · Electrical services

Expert Electrical Renovations in Hamilton: Upgrade Your Service with Confidence

Upgrade your home with expert electrical renovations in Hamilton. Trust S & S Electrical for safe and efficient service.

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Published November 24, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. EST · Commercial electrical

Expert Commercial Electrical Services in Hamilton for Businesses & Industries

Need reliable commercial electrical services in Hamilton? S & S Electrical Services Inc. offers expert installations, repairs & maintenance.

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Published November 24, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. EST · Lighting

LED Lighting Conversions in Hamilton: Energy Savings & Enhanced Efficiency

Upgrade your business with LED lighting conversions in Hamilton. Save energy, reduce costs, and enhance lighting quality.

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S&S Electrical Services van parked at a snowy wooded property in Huntsville.

Published November 15, 2025 · Panel and service upgrades

60-Amp to 200-Amp Service Upgrade in Huntsville

A residential electrical service upgrade from 60 amps to 200 amps in Huntsville, Ontario.

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Electrical panels, transformers and conduit installed along a block wall at Alectra Utilities.

Published August 28, 2024 · Commercial electrical

400-Amp, 600-Volt Service Installation at Alectra Utilities in St. Catharines

A 400-amp, 600-volt electrical service installation at Alectra Utilities in St. Catharines.

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Solar panels installed on a rooftop in Toronto under a partly cloudy sky

Published July 1, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. EDT · Electrical projects

Solar Panel Installation for Grid Resale in Toronto

S&S Electrical Services Inc. completed a solar panel installation project in Toronto focused on generating power for grid resale.

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Residential electrical panel and Generac equipment mounted together on a basement wall.

Published April 26, 2024 · Generators

200-Amp Panel and Whole-Home Generator Upgrade in Hamilton

A Hamilton project combining a 200-amp panel upgrade with whole-home generator equipment.

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Two outdoor electricity meter positions mounted on a brick wall with connected conduit.

Published February 27, 2024 · Panel and service upgrades

Two 100-Amp Residential Services: A Hamilton Meter Upgrade

An electrical service upgrade providing two 100-amp services with outdoor metering equipment in Hamilton.

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Transformer and electrical panel beside conduit and controls for a FLO charging project.

Published February 17, 2024 · EV charging

Electrical Infrastructure for FLO EV Charging in St. Catharines

Electrical panels and transformer equipment associated with a FLO EV charging installation in St. Catharines.

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Commercial EV charger unit installed outdoors in Hamilton

Published December 1, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. EST · EV chargers

Commercial EV Charger Installation in Hamilton

S&S Electrical Services recently completed the installation of a commercial EV charger in Hamilton, supporting sustainable transportation.

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FLO EV charging stations and marked parking spaces beside an Alectra Utilities building.

Published May 26, 2023 · EV charging

FLO EV Charger Installation at Alectra Utilities in St. Catharines

FLO EV chargers installed at Alectra Utilities in St. Catharines, Ontario.

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New grey main electrical panel with neatly routed cables beside storage shelves.

Published February 27, 2023 · Panel upgrades

New 200-Amp Main Panel Installation in Dundas

A new 200-amp main electrical panel installation in Dundas.

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Electrician on a scissor lift installing an outdoor light on a historic brick building.

Published February 27, 2023 · Outdoor lighting

Outdoor LED Lighting Installation on a Historic Hamilton Building

An outdoor LED lighting installation on a historic building in downtown Hamilton.

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Yellow retractable cord reel mounted to a steel ceiling beam above a work area.

Published February 27, 2023 · Commercial electrical

120-Volt, 20-Amp Retractable Cord Drop Installation in Niagara

A 120-volt, 20-amp retractable cord drop installed from a 20-foot ceiling in Niagara.

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View of the Burlington Canal Lift Bridge from the pier during a commercial lighting upgrade and retrofit project beside the waterway.

Published March 31, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. EDT · Outdoor Lighting

Burlington Lift Bridge Pier Lighting Upgrade and Retrofit

A lighting upgrade and retrofit at the Burlington Lift Bridge pier, improving visibility, reliability and performance in a demanding waterfront environment.

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