5 Key Sign Your Office Needs An Electrical Upgrade

There are several signs that your office needs an upgrade on its electrical systems, in this post, we will explore these in detail.

Frequent Tripping

If you’ve been experiencing frequent power tripping, chances are that your office electrical system is not capable of handling the load. A recurring power outage can be rather frustrating, especially if it occurs at a time whilst you are working or wishing to relax.

Continuously tripping breakers are a sign your electrical system is too weak to handle the load coming from all your devices and equipment. The circuit becomes overloaded because it has more amps than the breaker rating and causes these breakers to trip. Common culprits for these overloads include hair dryers, coffee machines and microwave ovens.

Uneven Electrical Flow

If you can’t use more than one socket and circuit breaker at a time, then this could mean that you have multiple sockets or circuits on the same line and is an even stronger sign that your office needs rewiring.

However, if the lights are working fine but some sockets aren’t, then it might just mean that those particular sockets need replacing. On the flip side, some people report that out of order plugs start to work again when other plugs in the room are turned off.

Power Surge

Power surges occur when the voltage in your circuit increases beyond the normal range and can be caused by several factors. A lightning strike is one of the most common, but power surges can also be caused by electric motors, utility companies and even other appliances.

A power surge has incredibly damaging effects on your workplace. Overloaded circuits cause damage to electrical devices and appliances, wiring can burn out or become damaged, freezer and fridge temperatures will drop causing defrosting, sensitive electronic equipment may stop working or have reduced function or capacity, and data loss may occur.

It’s important to keep a close eye on your office for any signs that a power surge could occur so you can identify them early on before they cause any serious damage.

Blown Fuses

Another sure sign your business needs an electrical upgrade is if you blow fuses frequently. While most people have blown a fuse at some point in their lives, when it’s happening all the time, it’s likely there’s a fault in your electrical system.

Fuses are the main component of your electrical system and are designed to blow when they detect a fault in the system. This process protects appliances and wiring from overheating or even catching fire.

Common reasons why fuses may fail include faulty wiring, overloaded circuits and too many appliances on one circuit.

You Are Renovating Or Moving To New Premises

Building a new space for your business is a great way to improve your company’s work environment, but it does come with one major drawback, electrical upgrades. Not only can these be expensive, but they may also affect existing electronics and delay the process of moving in. Even worse, if these changes are not done correctly or according to code, this could result in hazards like an electrical shock or fire.

An electrical upgrade may be necessary in order to keep you and your staff safe and comfortable. Here are five signs that you need to consider investing in your company’s electrical system before building a new commercial space.

Conclusion

If you’ve noticed any of the signs above, it may be time to call in the pros at Zane Dick Electrical.