Energy Efficient Electrical Designs for New Homes

Energy Efficient Electrical Designs for New Homes

3 Signs You Need a Commercial Electrician for Your Business

Kimberly Garrett

Electrical systems are integrated in all types of commercial businesses. However, as much as they are integral to running a business, they tend to be overlooked. That is until a problem crops up that hinders the smooth running of the organization. If your business is located in an old building with outdated wiring, chances are you will experience more electrical problems.

A complete overhaul and upgrade would eliminate most of the common electrical problems that you may be experiencing. Here are some of the signs that you require a commercial electrician for your business.

Intermittent system failures

When it comes to old buildings, you have to note that their wring was not designed to keep up with the myriad of electrical demands that people have in these modern times. With the advancement in technology, there is an array of electrical gadgets used in the day-to-day running of a business that will need significant power to keep them operational.

When the electricity demands are higher than what the system can handle, your business will experience intermittent power failures. These could present themselves in two ways. The first would be through tripping of the circuit breakers. The second would be blown up fuses. To avoid this health hazard as well as the inconvenience of no power, it would be best to enlist the services of a commercial electrician to upgrade your business' system.

Flickering lights

Although people tend to ignore flickering lights assuming the problem will go away on its own, this is not the right way approach to the problem. Flickering lights are a symptom of power interruptions in your electrical system. This could occur if there are appliances that use up a lot more power are connected to the same circuit. Since the circuit will be overstressed, it will start experiencing interruptions in power thus the flickering or dimming of the lights.

The best way to fix this would be to have a commercial electrician come in and install additional outlets or increase the circuitry. This way, larger appliances can have their own dedicated power supply rather than having to share.

Warm electrical components

No matter how much an electrical component is in use, it should not feel hot or warm to the touch if you notice that the various electrical components in your office such as the outlets, the switches and more feel warm, chances are the demand on the circuits is higher than what they were designed for. This should be remedied immediately to avoid the risk of electrocution or an electrical fire. A commercial electrician company like Combined Electrical Contractors Pty Ltd can decide whether rewiring the building will suffice or if you would need a drastic overhaul of the entire wiring system.


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Energy Efficient Electrical Designs for New Homes

Hi, my name is Jules and welcome to my blog. From the first time I stuck a wire in a potato and got a light, I have been enthralled by electricity. As I got older, I even began wiring my own homes. Although I love to play with electricity, I certainly don't like to waste it. Because of that, I have creating a number of lighting designs to save energy. It can't just be about the wires. It has to also be about windows, position of the overhead and side lights, integration of solar panels and other elements. Please explore this blog and enjoy!