If a distribution board upgrade has been confirmed by one of the team at JP Electrical, we will need to check that the electrical wiring and earthing at your business in Huddersfield is compatible with a new distribution board.
We know how disruptive any type of electrical work can be and the last thing we want to do is disrupt business operations. That’s why our experienced team works efficiently to complete a standard installation in a day or two. It's often the planning and design stage which can take a few additional weeks. Having conducted numerous upgrades, our professional team is here to guide you through the process.
Back to top1) Why might I need a distribution board upgrade?
If you have experienced warning signs such as frequently tripping fuses, a humming sound or burning smells, these are typical signs of a distribution board under stress.
As businesses need to have regular EICRs of electrical systems at the premises, problems with the distribution board or outdated boards are flagged up and recorded on the report. Remedial action would require an upgrade to comply with current regulations such as BS 7671.
Another reason to consider an upgrade is to better prepare for future systems you might want at your business in Huddersfield. A commercial customer on St Andrew’s Road wanted to install solar panels on the premises to help combat rising energy bills. The existing unit didn’t have capacity to manage the additional load of solar panels so JP Electrical were happy to step in and install the upgrade.
Back to top2) How disruptive is a distribution board upgrade?
We do our very best to work efficiently to complete projects in a timely manner. The team is also known for our tidy approach so that your business continues to operate. As power will need to be switched off, JP Electrical are more than happy to arrange the distribution board upgrade for out of hours or quieter times such as the weekends. To help connect the new board to the unit, we make sure existing circuits are labelled before removing the old unit. Once the new board is installed and circuits connected, our commercial electricians conduct a series of tests and issue certification to confirm building regulations have been met.
Back to top3) What are the benefits of a distribution board upgrade?
As with most large scale commercial premises, 3 phase distribution is the recommended for distribution boards. They easily transmit much greater power capacity, supporting large electrical equipment or machinery. As 3 phase power distributes electricity evenly, the voltage will never drop helping to prevent damage to sensitive electrical equipment and reducing general wear and tear.
You can also future proof your business as a 3 phase distribution board is more likely to manage the expansion or scaling up and better manage the addition of electrical systems such as heat pumps or solar panels.
JP Electrical are a professional team in Huddersfield, skilled at domestic and commercial installations such as consumer unit and distribution board upgrades.
If you need advice from a local electrician regarding the distribution board at your business, call us today.
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