Do you need a distribution board upgrade at your Hereford premises?
Your distribution board is an essential part of the electrical installation at your Hereford premises. Protecting both your employees and premises through effective fault protection and distributing the incoming power throughout your individual circuits. If it is beginning to degrade, or if you are upgrading other elements of your electrical installation, then you may need a distribution board upgrade. ElectricsFixed are your local, fully qualified commercial electricians in Hereford. Our experienced, professional commercial electricians are on hand to assist when it is time to upgrade your distribution board.
What is a Distribution Board?
A distribution board is the commercial or industrial equivalent to a domestic consumer unit. A distribution board is specifically designed to handle the higher power loads and the additional demands of industrial and commercial settings. Distribution boards take the incoming three-phase power supply used in commercial settings and then distributes this power into distinct circuits such as lighting and sockets. Its primary function is to ensure the safe and efficient distribution of power to your Hereford premises. In the event of an electrical fault, your distribution board will trip and cut the power to the affected circuit. As it ages, or if it is damaged, your distribution board will stop working as effectively and may not react as swiftly to a fault. When this happens, it is time for a distribution board upgrade. Otherwise, it could leave you and your employees at risk of an electrical shock and your premises at risk of a fire.
Why Upgrade a Distribution Board?
There are many reasons why it may be necessary to upgrade the distribution board at your Hereford premises. These include:
• Damage to the current distribution board
• Age of the current distribution board
• To add capacity for additional loads when upgrading your equipment or facilities
• To add Residual Current Device (RCD) protection
• To adhere to safety requirements and gain a satisfactory Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) result
How Long Will It Take to Upgrade a Distribution Board?
How long your distribution board upgrade will take is dependent on a number of factors including the size of the distribution board to be upgraded, the complexity of your circuitry and the type of cabling used. A simple distribution board change can take as little as 4 hours, whilst a complex installation may require 2 days work. Your electrician will give you an estimated time frame as part of their quote for the works. They will run through the process with you so that your know what to expect, including advising you that your power will need to be switched off for a period to allow them to work safely. They will work with you to keep the necessary downtime to a minimum.
Distribution Board Upgrade Electrician in Hereford
A distribution board should only be replaced by a qualified, registered electrician, such as us at ElectricsFixed. The electrician you hire to upgrade the distribution board at your Hereford premises must be experienced in commercial and industrial electrical work. Working in a domestic setting is hugely different to dealing with the unique demands of a commercial or industrial site. They must be proficient in the safe handling of three-phase power and understand the specific regulations that apply to commercial premises.
If you are in need of a distribution board upgrade at your Hereford premises, ElectricsFixed are your local specialist commercial electrician. Our electricians are fully qualified and highly skilled professionals. We come highly recommended and are NAPIT registered electricians, so you can rest assured that your business is in the safest hands. Contact us today.
