Distribution board upgrade Christchurch

What does a commercial distribution board do?

Like a consumer unit in a domestic setting, a commercial distribution board is the main hub for safely distributing electricity around your business premises in Christchurch. The main difference is that distribution boards are much larger and more complex to handle greater power demands.

Electricity coming in from the national grid is split up and diverted to the various circuits at your business. Providing power for lighting, outlets and electrical machinery used on site.

The safe distribution of electricity is achieved by circuit breakers, offering protection against short circuits.

How do I know if I need a distribution board upgrade Christchurch?

Most commercial businesses rely on electricity to carry out day to day business operations. Loss of power could have severe consequences for your business so keeping an eye out for electrical faults can help you in the long term.

Get in touch with us if you notice signs such as:

• Dimming or flickering lights in any areas on site (canteen, warehouse or staff break rooms).
• Electric shocks caused by sparking from outlets.
• Electrical equipment fails to turn on.
• Constant tripping of breakers.

Additionally, you may need a distribution board upgrade in Christchurch if you think RCD protection is lacking, additional electrical demands have been added on site or if the distribution board is over 15-20 years old.

Perhaps your moving site or considering a refurbishment in preparation for expansion. Carmichael Electrical Services are innovative and highly skilled commercial electricians, always prepared to give you our expert guidance and electrical insight. Especially helping customers set up robust electrical installations to compliment power demands at your business.

Benefits of a distribution board upgrade Christchurch

The enhanced safety features gained from a distribution board upgrade Christchurch can reduce the risk of fires and electric shocks. Devices such as mini circuit breakers or MCBs, trip to stop the supply of electricity during an overload or short circuit. Helping your business and individuals on site remain safe.

A distribution upgrade will enable increased capacity which will in turn better support additional power demands such as EV chargers or more complex electrical equipment. You’ll also gain much better energy consumption meaning less wasted energy. This will help keep utility bills down, especially as you won’t have to ramp up the air con to counter wasted heat energy, often lost in electrical installations.

If you’re planning on expanding your business or scaling up, a distribution board upgrade Christchurch will help futureproof the electrical infrastructure. You’ll gain a more robust system with fewer faults and issues leading to less downtime.

Why work with Carmichael Electrical Services?

We’re enthusiastic about the success of local commercial businesses in Christchurch. We play our part in delivering safe, reliable and efficient electrical installations so that your business operations continue, on a daily basis.

The team are NICEIC approved electricians, regularly assessed to make sure we’re up to date with current industry regulations and safety standards.

Ready to carry out a distribution board upgrade in Christchurch? Call Carmichael Electrical Services today.