When Should You Upgrade Your Electrical Panel?

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When Should You Upgrade Your Electrical Panel?

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• Electricity is something we tend to take for
  granted and many people forget just how dangerous
  it can be. By law, you are not allowed to do your
  own wiring. When buying a building its important
  to first have it checked by a Commercial
  Electrician on the Gold Coast to make sure it is
  safe and complies with all regulations. They have
  the knowledge and experience to ensure your
  building is safe and all the wiring is up to the
  standards of the local by-laws.

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You need to upgrade your electrical panel and
wiring if

• Your circuit breakers or safety switches
  frequently trip out
• You have the old style ceramic fuse holders
• You have any circuits that no longer provide
  power, either lighting or power outlets
• Any part of your electric panel, plugs or sockets
  feel warm or hot when you touch them
• There is any smell of burning or crackling sounds
  coming from any part of your wiring
• You need to use power strips or extension cords
  to connect all your electrical devices
• You are using multiple devices on single power
  outlets

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• You have any extension cords connecting buildings
• If you have any two-pronged outlets, as these do
  not have earth wires
• If you have or are planning to extend the
  building and need new wiring installed
• If you have added any new devices that use lots
  of power, such as pumps, coolers or air
  conditioners
• Do any circuit breaker trip when you use devices
  such as electric heaters, kettles, hair dryers or
  high powered fans
• Your building is over 25 years old
• You think there may have been some DIY work done
  or work carried out by an unqualified electrician
• Any of your wiring is exposed, looks old or
  damaged

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• Around the Gold Coast at certain times of the
  year, severe storms are quite common, if any
  water gets inside it may damage your propertys
  wiring. Flooding, high winds and driving rain can
  make your wiring and electric panel dangerous,
  consider asking an Electrician on the Gold Coast
  to check the circuitry of your building after any
  heavy storms in your area.

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• Having a surge protector installed on your
  electrical system is a good way to help protect
  your property from electrical surges that could
  damage all your electrical appliances including
  TV, computers, sound systems, air conditions and
  refrigeration equipment. Safety switches can be
  installed on your electrical panel for each
  circuit by your local electrician on the Gold
  Coast.

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• In the event of storm or flooding damage, it is
  important not to touch any wires or appliances
  including wired in telephones, call a properly
  qualified Commercial Electrician on the Gold
  Coast, to check all your electrical connections
  and appliances.
• If your power was disconnected during a flood or
  a severe storm you will need to contact your
  electrician and obtain a certificate showing that
  your premises have been checked before your power
  will be reconnected.

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• Being safe in your building is important and
  having any type of faulty wiring is a potential
  disaster waiting to happen. Having a commercial
  electrician check your wiring regularly will
  ensure the safety of all people in your building.

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