Better protect your commercial property from power surges with expert solutions from 4-Star Electric.
When you consider threats to your Calgary-based commercial property you’re probably thinking about hail storms, break-ins and fire risks. But what about power surges?
A power surge is a sudden spike in voltage that can damage expensive electronics and systems, disrupting your business operations and causing you stress. And with Calgary’s ever-changing weather, power surges as a result of storms and inclement weather are a real risk. That’s where the team at 4-Star Electric comes in.
Our team specializes in whole-property surge protection solutions that help prevent costly damage and help enhance your peace of mind. In today’s blog we’ll go over what those solutions entail and how you can count on our electricians to keep your business up and running.
Let’s shine a light on commercial property surge protection.
Calgary Power Surges: What Causes Them?
A power surge occurs when the amount of power flowing through a circuit overloads the capacity of that circuit. Minor surges happen often here in Calgary, and are usually easily handled by internal regulators in equipment.
But higher-voltage, more powerful surges can be catastrophic to your business and interconnected systems. Thunderstorms, short and overloaded circuits are some of the most common culprits of power surges.
Grid issues can also affect your building or property simply by being connected. That’s why it’s important to conduct regular electrical inspections to ensure all your connections are up to code and compatible with Calgary’s energy provider. But don’t worry too much about that, we’ll handle all that for you, call us today!
Resulting Issues On Calgary Commercial Properties
Power surges can cause serious issues with your Calgary business, including:
- Permanent damage to electrical systems, expensive equipment, and machinery.
- Loss of valuable data or facing business interruptions due to power surges affecting servers, computers, or communication systems.
- Potential fire risks caused by overloaded electrical systems following a surge.
As a business owner or property manager, you’re not leaving anything to chance. So if you’re interested in boosting your protection against electrical surges, give us a call today!
Protect Your Commercial Property With 4-Star Electric
The best way to add an extra layer of protection is to install a whole-building surge protection system, in addition to point of use systems around more finicky or valuable systems.
Our team of experienced electricians will come to your business to begin our exclusive, thorough evaluation process.
They’ll inspect your existing electrical system and take note of any damage from prior electrical surges. They will rate your system against the threat of future surges before giving you any equipment or service recommendations.These recommendations will also include installation location to ensure proper coverage.
Your electrician will then efficiently install your whole-building surge protection equipment onto your main electrical panel. This always involves diverting excess voltage away from your property’s circuits in the event of a surge.
After installation, your electrician will do a complete inspection to ensure quality workmanship.
When you choose 4-Star Electric, you’ll have total confidence in our team, we only install the most trusted equipment, and we’re proud to offer industry-leading repair and replacement guarantees, as well as 100% satisfaction guarantees.
Additional Safety Measures
Other things you can do to be better protected against surges in Calgary are:
- Upgrade or inspect your main electrical panel
- Undergo regular electrical inspections (just like we alluded to above!)
- Backup generators for standby power during outages
Ensuring your entire electrical system is operating safely and efficiently, also goes a long way towards surge protection!
Power surges are a very real threat here in Calgary, but with commercial surge protection options from 4-Star Electric you can be better prepared.For 35 years and counting we’ve been providing Calgary area home and business owners worry free electrical services. Plus with upfront pricing and 100% satisfaction guarantees on all of our services, you can rest easy knowing that you are in good hands.
Frequently Asked Questions About Surge Protection For Commercial Buildings
How long does full-building surge protection last?
The lifespan of your whole-home surge protector depends on the frequency and severity of power surges in your area. However, most models are rated for over 10 years. 4-Star Electric also offers a 3-year parts and labour guarantee on all electrical installations. So when you install a whole-home surge protector, your investment is protected too!
What other commercial electrical services does 4-Star provide?
4-Star Electric is your commercial electrical services dream team! Whether you’re renovating, opening or expanding your business, our team of licensed electricians is ready to provide the highest quality installation, repair and maintenance service here in Calgary and the surrounding area. Our commercial services include:
- Panel upgrades and relocations
- Service/Meter installations
- Indoor and outdoor lighting
- Electrical inspections
- Surge protection, and more!
