Commercial wiring is a complicated network of electrical wires designed to bear the electrical load of commercial buildings such as shopping malls, healthcare facilities, warehouses, etc. In comparison, residential wiring is the electrical wiring work done in houses and residential buildings.
Having a commercially licensed electrician available to repair and upgrade the commercial wiring in your facility is vital when electrical issues arise. A commercial electrician best understands commercial wiring in large buildings, making them the first and only choice to call in an emergency.
This article discusses 8 reasons you should call a commercial electrician to fix the wiring problems in your building.
8 Signs to Upgrade Your Commercial Wiring
While small electrical glitches require a simple replacement of equipment here or there, here are eight issues that point towards the fact that it is time for you to repair or update your commercial wiring.
#1 – Old Structure
Are you a start-up business that just began operations in an old building? Or maybe you have just celebrated 25 years of your company. Either way, you have to remember that the building’s wiring was suitable for equipment and appliances available at the time of construction.
Modern-day equipment, appliances, and gadgets require more sophisticated and heavy-duty commercial wiring. This is due to the increased power requirements by the appliances, office equipment, and industrial equipment. The old wiring is probably too dated to bear this overload and presents a fire or electric hazard to you and your employees.
#2-Flickering/Dimming of Lights
Do you notice a consistency of flickering or dimming lights around the facility or in a specific section of the building? If so, it is time to update your commercial wiring because it is a sign that the old wiring is struggling to handle the electric power demand of the commercial lighting in your facility.
#3- Faulty or Dead Switches and Outlets
If you are facing an issue of inactive switches and outlets, this is a typical sign that your commercial wiring needs an upgrade. The poor or severed connections within your wiring network may be causing this issue.
While it is alright to replace one or two switches, if the issue is persistent throughout your commercial facility, it is time to replace the commercial wiring altogether.
#4- Voltage Fluctuations
Voltage fluctuation can automatically cause your business lighting to become exceptionally dim or bright. However, do not confuse it with light flickering as technically both are two distinct terms. The light flickering occurs due to the lighting system’s response to load variations. On the other hand, a voltage fluctuation is your power system’s response to rapidly changing loads.
This issue poses a threat to your industrial machinery, office equipment, and labor safety. The reason is that too low or too high voltage can damage your equipment, burn the circuits and even cause a fire accident. If you are facing this problem, it is time to replace or update your commercial wiring.
#5-Outlets and Plugs Issues
If the plugs in the electric sockets wiggle or fall out, you must not try to fix it yourself. If this happens, you must unplug everything from the particular unit and seek the assistance of a qualified professional electrician with expertise in commercial wiring.
Ignoring this issue can result in serious electric shock injury to you or an employee. According to national statistics, nearly 4,000 people get injured due to loose plugs and outlet issues.
#6- You Can Smell Something Burning
If you ever smell something burning in the room, it may be your commercial wiring. This is not an issue that you should ignore as the smell indicates that either the wires within the walls or sockets are burning. The smell may be originating from a device or equipment experiencing overheating or overloading due to a power surge.
The odor will resemble the smell of burning rubber. If that happens, you must switch off the main power source from your breaker box. Do not turn on the main power until a commercial electrician fixes the issue.
#7 – Breakers Trip Frequently
Circuit breakers maintain a stable and safe flow of electricity. Whenever an excessive amount of electricity flows, your circuit breaker will trip immediately as a safety precaution. This prevents overheating or overloading your devices, equipment, and machinery.
If the breakers keep tripping frequently, this indicates that your commercial electrical system is outdated and needs an upgrade.
#8- You cannot Reset the Circuit Breakers
Let us suppose your circuit breakers trip, but when you try to reset, they refuse to reset and trips immediately. This means that your circuit breakers are malfunctioning and cannot reset the stable power flow. This indicates a larger problem with your commercial wiring and requires inspection of your commercial wiring and electric system.
Partner with Apex Electric
Apex is a commercial electric company. We have skilled and licensed commercial electricians ready to inspect your electrical system and wiring. From commercial to industrial wiring, we can offer you a commercial electrician to fix all-electric power concerns in your facility.
Feel free to book an appointment with Apex today!
