When the cooks of a restaurant need to cook meals, they don’t have time to wonder whether or not their appliances are going to work. The power demands of these appliances can be enormous, but a commercial electrician will make sure you always have enough.
Fast-growing areas, like the states for which we provide transmission lines, emphasize planning and construction. That’s where we come into the grid. We provide excellent transmission services planning, construction and maintenance to provide reliable systems that will last into the coming years.
When the number of amps needed to run a device, or devices, on a given circuit exceeds the number of available amps, the circuit breaker should trip. For example, 20 amps can sustain up to four 5-amp appliances on the circuit.
There are several methods available that can be used to strengthen the poles used in power line construction. The best approach involves anchors buried in the ground, with guy wires attached both to those anchors and to the pull. Additionally, a push brace may be used.
Keep in mind that breaker switches are as much a mechanical device as an electrical one. When resetting a breaker, you must flip the breaker switch all the way to the off position before resetting to "on."
While people reside in hotels, the building's power consumption is far different than a residence. The individual rooms require the power for a variety of appliances, including room-specific HVAC systems. Commercial electrical contractors are experienced in handling the varied power requirements of hotels.
Early American statesman Benjamin Franklin’s famous kite flight—in which he proved that lightning was electric—took place in the summer of 1752. The author and inventor is credited with creating many electrical terms, including "conductor," "charge," "electric shock," and "electrician."
A well-planned and well-built electrical system can last you decades, but sooner or later it can run into problems. Whether you recently bought the house, or have owned it for years, an electric contractor can help you repair any problems to make it last for decades to come.
Considering an office remodel? If so, don’t forget to involve your staff in the electrical planning stages. They can provide insight into real power demands, where outlets need to be placed, what type of lighting is needed, where lighting should be positioned, and more.
Materials have a certain innate resistance to electricity. Once it gets above a certain amount of current, the material can overheat and melt. That's where fuses come in. Fuses have a material with less resistance than wires so the fuse will blow before the wires are harmed.
Is your facility going to use industrial equipment powered by electricity? The power requirements of these machines is enormous, and you want to make sure that they won’t cause each other to fail. A commercial electrician will make sure that you can count on your equipment.
Every homeowner knows the pain of having to move heavy pieces of furniture when you need to get to an outlet, but an electric contractor can help make this easier. They can add to your system and make sure they're on the right circuits to not cause problems.
A decrease in reliability could lead to longer outages and slower restoration times. It could also expose equipment to possible damage and increase the chance of blackouts. That’s where we can help by joining in the integrated transmission system, working with various utilities companies and partnering for a brighter tomorrow.
We recognize that a bad customer experience in your parking lot could impact the customer’s willingness to do business with you. If you worry that your dark lot is an accident waiting to happen, we’re always happy to help install new lights.
When it comes to power line construction, strengthening the poles is critical. Braces can be used to counteract the horizontal strain placed on the poles by conductors, pole line components, and abnormal loads from snow or wind.
If you have a problem with mice, squirrels, or other rodents getting into your attic, you need to have the wiring inspected once the pests are removed. Rodents are known to chew on wiring insulation, exposing hot wires, and creating a fire hazard.
Commercial electricians work from blueprints provided by the general contractor. Whether designing the system or working from blueprints, the electrician installs the conduits and runs the electrical wiring. These wires are usually terminated at switches, circuit breaker panels and relays.
When you’re having remodeling work done in your home, it’s important to understand the experience of the people you have working. While a general contractor may be familiar with wiring, it’s best to bring in an experienced electrician to handle any electrical work.
Electricians and electrical contractors can actually save homeowners money. The U.S. Fire Administration reports that faulty electrical work results in about $8.5 million in damage every year. A qualified electrician can do the job properly.
One of the most important parts of any retail store is making sure that there’s enough light to show off all of the wares and attract customers. Commercial electricians will make sure that there’s enough power to keep your store lit.
If you own an older home, there are many reasons to upgrade your wiring infrastructure and electric panel. There are major safety benefits to having your wiring meet modern standards, as well as noticeable performance enhancements throughout your home.
Before we begin construction of high-voltage power lines, we will review the regulations regarding the area beneath the lines with you. When possible, we will try to route the lines through areas where it is unlikely that the ground activity will conflict with the lines.
Once you decide to redecorate a room, you may discover that your electrical outlets are no longer accessible to the appliances that need them. If you’d rather not deal with unsightly extension cords, we can help you add the extra outlets you need.
The primary duties of commercial electricians are to install and maintain electrical devices in commercial buildings and complexes. They may also plan and diagram electrical systems in accordance with local electrical codes.