Whether you’re opening a new office, an additional retail location, or a combined office and retail space, you want to do everything possible to make sure your commercial property is set up for success. While you’re checking things like the location and layout, you should also take a look at the wiring – especially if you’re opening a new location. While you can’t see the wiring in a space until you’ve renovated or expanded, there are warning signs that your commercial property needs rewiring, if you know what to look for.
Wiring is important to your business
Commercial services are required to have high loads, meaning they carry more current than a residential service. If you have an office or workplace, then you may have to deal with the issue of electrical rewiring. Electrical rewiring involves the installation of new electrical wires and the replacement of the existing wires with new wires. The new wires are installed when the old ones are no longer working or have become damaged. The reason the old wires are replaced with new wires is because the old ones may have become worn out, or the electrical circuit may have been damaged.
Lack of power
There are several reasons why a commercial building may need a rewire. The reasons vary, but the most common is lack of power. A commercial building needs a different kind of wiring than a residential building. A commercial building has a much larger load, and will require thicker wires that can handle the power that is required. The thicker wires will also allow for easier installation and prevent overloading.
Also, if there are not enough power outlets, or they are not in convenient locations, it can be difficult to run things like computers and other equipment.
Burning smell
A burning smell is a sure sign of an electrical problem. The first thing you need to do when you detect an electrical burning smell is to unplug all electrical equipment in the area. Then you should check all equipment and wiring, and if necessary, repair them. Next step is to check the circuit breaker and the fuse box. If you spot any problems with them, have them repaired immediately. If the wires have been corroded or damaged, they should be replaced with new ones. If they look fine, you can have them inspected by an electrician.
Flickering Lights
If you’ve ever been to an office or commercial building, you may notice that the lights are flickering. This is not an uncommon problem in commercial buildings. When you have flickering lights, it is usually because your electrical system is overloaded. Multiple light bulbs on one circuit or too many devices on the same circuit can overload it and cause the lights to flicker or dim. If that’s the case, an electrician is typically called in to rewire the lights and solve the flickering issue.
Sometime, it could be the bulb has gone bad, and you need to replace it. If that doesn’t work, then you should check your circuit breaker. If that is not the problem, then you might need to contact an electrician to rewire your commercial office.
