Call an emergency electrician when experiencing hazards such as visible smoke from electrical machinery or equipment, discoloured or hot outlets, electric shocks when handling appliances or sparking from outlets or switches.
Electrical hazards pose immediate risk to individuals and the premises so immediate investigation by a qualified comical electrician such as EMC Electrical Group can minimise injury and property damage. Failure to seek professional help could even lead to interruption of business operations causing downtime and financial loss. All can be avoided by working with commercial electricians like us, who face electrical faults on a daily basis.
What are worrying signs of an electrical fault in a commercial premises?
Look out for burning smells, especially if it isn’t burnt toast coming from the staff canteen. Burning signs indicate overheating of an internal component which then has a knock on effect, melting insulating plastic which is found around wires.
We were recently called to an electrical fault finding job close on Ashton Road. The business premises had experienced flooding caused by heavy rains and unfortunately water had seeped into the consumer unit. The business owner had experienced nuisance tripping of circuits which kept interrupting day to day activities, causing power loss during the day.
What does a commercial emergency electrician do?
Our role involves attending urgent electrical faults in commercial environments. The first step when attending the site is securing the premises which means turning the power off. Like the fault finding job on Ashton Road, there were a number of employees and customers on site so preventing injury was the priority. Once power was switched off, we conducted a number of troubleshooting strategies while gaining information from the business owner. We knew the area had experienced heavy rain over the last few days and immediately spotted a waterlogged ceiling above the consumer unit. Having pinpointed the area of the electrical fault, further investigation confirmed cables within the consumer unit which had been exposed to water and conductive salts. In this particular case, we were able to replace the electrical cables and even passed on contact details of a commercial plumber we work with to repair the leak in the roof.
Can I DIY commercial electrical faults?
Electrical fault finding in commercial environments must be carried out by a competent, professional. Commercial electricians like EMC Electrical Group are NICEIC approved electricians, trained especially for emergency situations. We know exactly how to keep ourselves and others on site safe, reducing the risk of further damage or injury. You might even find that insurance policies for commercial premises mandate electrical work to be conducted by a qualified electrician. This is exactly why the business owner on Ashton Road in Bristol contacted us. The building insurance policy clearly stated that any DIY work, even fault finding would invalidate the policy in the event of a fire caused by failed electrics.
Why work with EMC Electrical Group?
We have years of experience working with domestic and commercial customers, the team of local electricians have a wealth of knowledge and specific skills to cater to various commercial and industrial settings from restaurants, schools and warehouses. We know it’s never a one size fits all service when it comes to complex commercial environments, that's why we provide a tailored service to suit your business needs.
When it comes to electrical fault finding, speed is of the essence to prevent further disruption to your business. Contact EMC Electrical Group, your local emergency electrician Bristol.
