Electrical Panel Upgrades

Building codes require new buildings to have an electrical service compatible with their size to meet the electrical demands of these buildings’ architectural design. As a result, most buildings come with a 200 amp service, which can be upgraded up to a 400 amp panel to meet the tenants’ needs.

However, most older buildings don’t have this feature.

Many existing buildings have a 100 amp service, which can’t keep up with today’s electrical demands. Adding new electrical equipment in their commercial space can cause their breaker to trip.

In some cases, this can lead to short-circuiting, which could damage your electrical system and hardware. Fortunately, you can get electrical panel upgrades in CT. 

Your electrical panel, otherwise known as a breaker panel, contains your main circuit breaker. It’s the central hub, where electricity is pumped before carried to different electrical systems in the building. You will know when it’s time to upgrade your panels; they will start showing signs of malfunction, such as the following: 

The lights flicker or dim frequently.

Although it’s not uncommon during bad weather, frequent occurrences may point to electrical panel problems. Observe when the lights flicker or dim. If you’ve installed a new AC unit or another electrical appliance, and the lights flicker when these new machines are operating, you can assume that the panel can no longer accommodate your electricity demand.

There is a burning smell.

Small electrical fires are typical for old electrical systems, especially when used for modern electrical devices and machines. When a burning smell originates from your electrical panel, cut your power immediately. Call an electrician to inspect the panel and make the necessary solutions.

There is a planned remodel.

It’s common practice to hire panel upgrade services when there is a remodel. It allows you to change your electrical panel to better suit your organization’s needs without causing unnecessary downtime in operations. Also, your electrician can look over your entire system for any defects or issues and address them immediately. 

100 amp to 200 amp Electrical Panel Upgrades

We understand the need to upgrade existing building electrical panels and systems. A higher demand for energy from an ever growing workforce needs proper delivery. Our services include a 100 amp panel upgrade and a 200 amp panel upgrade. Both of these can take your systems to 400, 800, and 1000 amp, 3-phase systems to support your needs.

Out of date electrical panels have a hard time keeping up with the needs for power from heavy electric cranes, machines, or industrial tools. We can help solve the problem of struggling hardware.

Having tenets pay for their own electrical usage is stress reducing on any investment property owner / landlord. We can split your single inlet meter into multiple meters and breaker panels so your tenets and manage their own energy bills.

Smaller circuit loads may not trip breakers now but it is cutting it too close for electrical safety. Sleep better at night knowing your electricity is ready to work as hard as you do, safely. Call us today!