Your electrical panel is the box used to receive and regulate the electrical supply to your building.
Knowing when to update your building’s electrical panel could save you money and ensure the safety of your entire building. How do you know when it is time for an update, though? Your electrical panel is the box used to receive and regulate the electrical supply to your building. It receives external wires that supply the building with electricity from electrical providers APS or SRP. Wires are distributed to each area of the building. This is how every area receives its electricity supply, and as a result of this, an electrical panel is known as the “heart” of your building. Read on to learn when you could be overdue for some electrical panel updates!
If Your Electrical Panel is 25 Years or Older
Electrical panels are very durable. They’re created with metal, ceramic, and other materials that are both fire and weather-resistant. As such, electrical panels could last a long time. However, just because an electrical panel is still working after decades does not mean it is still the perfect fit for your building. As a matter of principle, we at TriStar Electric recommend that your electrical panel be updated once it is older than 25 years. This recommendation will consider the fact that many technological changes have occurred within that period. If your electrical panel is older, you have to take into account the fact that it has undergone wear and tear after decades of constant use.
If Your Power Demand is Increasing
A good reason to update your electrical panel is if your need for electricity has become higher than what it was. Your property’s electrical panel is designed to carry specific amounts of an electrical load. At installation, the electrical panel should be capable of dealing with the energy needs of the electrical equipment in the building during this time. However, as time passes, the electrical equipment is replaced. This will lead to an increase in the demand for electricity. Your current electrical panel may not be able to meet the current and changing needs, and as such, you will have to update your electrical panel.
If You Experience Consistent Electrical Faults
One of the top functions of your electrical panel is to help ensure the smooth supply and distribution of any electrical power. When issues occur frequently, like your power tripping off, burnt wires, and equipment blowing due to high voltage, it is a clear sign that your electrical panel isn’t as effective as it used to be. Frequent power surges and outages are signs that the electrical panel can no longer carry out the electrical load of the building efficiently.
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