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Common Electrical Safety Issues That A Commercial Electrician Can Help You Address

30 October 2020 by Kyle Brown

Electricity has so many uses in business. It can be used to provide lighting in a commercial building, as well as power business-critical equipment such as office computers, office printers, air conditioners, space heaters, water heaters, refrigerators, and many more.

In spite of its many commercial applications, electricity can pose a real and serious threat to the safety of commercial building users if it is not used correctly. For this reason, your business must take steps to maintain electrical safety within its commercial premises. 

A commercial electrician can help address a variety of electrical safety concerns affecting your business. Here are some electrical safety problems that will require immediate attention.

Flickering Lights

Blinking lights are one of the many signs that there is a problem with your commercial electrical system. This problem can arise due to many different reasons, including:

• The bulb not making proper contact with its socket.
• A faulty light switch.
• A faulty main panel.
• Electrical overload.
• Electricity supply fluctuation.

Whatever the cause of the problem, flickering lights shouldn't be ignored.

Exposed Wiring

Electrical wiring is usually insulated to protect people against the risk of coming into direct contact with electricity when they touch the wiring. Over time, however, the insulation material may get damaged or worn out, leaving the current-carrying wires exposed.

Exposed "live" wires can put employees and other people that may access your commercial premises at the risk of electrocution. A commercial electrician can help fix the problem by replacing the wiring with new wiring that still has its insulation intact.

Burning Odor From an Electric Outlet

If someone notices a burning smell coming from an electric outlet, this is a sign of electric safety issues. This could be caused by an overheated appliance or exposed wiring within the outlet. It is best to have the issue addressed because it can be a major safety hazard and also cause damage to expensive commercial appliances. 

Tripping Circuit Breakers 

If your circuit breakers keep tripping in your commercial building, this is an indication of a circuit overload. This problem occurs when you plug in an appliance that requires more voltage than a particular electric circuit can provide.

It is best to have a professional electrician look into the problem to avoid future disruptions to your business operations. They may recommend the right appliances for your electrical outlets or help you upgrade your electricity supply.

Contact a commercial electric service for more information.

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