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Equipment Relocation: 5 Reasons You Need an Experienced Commercial Electrician

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Are you in the process of moving your restaurant, store or manufacturing plant to a new location? Equipment relocation is one of the major challenges business owners and managers face. Hiring an experienced commercial electrician can mean the difference between a seamless start and thousands of dollars lost in unnecessary downtime. Here 5 benefits you simply cannot ignore: Proper load sizing to avoid unnecessary shutdowns: An energy audit is critical to avoiding system overload and power fa…
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Checklist for Manufacturing Plant Relocation

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Setting up an efficient power distribution system as well as moving and reinstalling equipment are some of the biggest challenges you are likely to encounter during manufacturing plant relocation. Mitigating these operational risks is key to employee safety and productivity. Knowing what to look out for and detailed planning will make all the difference. Our experienced industrial electricians have created a handy checklist to help you minimize any production and financial implications. Equ…
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Industrial Energy Management: 5 Ways to Reduce Consumption in Your Plant

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Efficient industrial energy management is the key to reducing operating costs and staying competitive. Studies show that nearly 30% of the energy used in the manufacturing sector is wasted. Inefficient lighting, equipment, refrigeration and heat processing systems as well as leaky compressors are the likely causes. Identifying idle equipment and making small operational and maintenance changes can have a positive impact on your bottom line. Our experienced commercial electricians share 5 tip…
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Interior Restaurant and Bar Lighting Ideas

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Interior restaurant and bar lighting is essential to customer experience. It impacts how your patrons will feel as well as how the food appears and must therefore appeal to their senses. Focusing on fixture designs and not functionality is one of the biggest mistakes to avoid. While lighting must integrate with architecture and interior design, defining the purpose of the space and how it is used is critical to proper illumination. Simply put, setting the right mood promotes comfort, a longer…
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Energy Saving Tips for Commercial Refrigeration

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Essential to food operations and grocery stores, commercial refrigeration equipment operates round-the-clock and contributes to high energy bills. According to the US Department of Energy (DOE), commercial refrigerators typically consume up to 17,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity and large ones around 38,000 kilowatt-hours. Selecting energy-efficient models and making a few operational changes can make a significant difference to your energy bills. In this article, our experienced commercial …
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The Importance of GFCI Protection for Commercial Kitchens

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GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) protected receptacles are critical to ensure safe operations in institutional and commercial kitchens, and wet bars. Poorly maintained electrical appliances, damaged electrical cords, wet floors and lack of electrical safety training for employees results in the risk of electrical shocks in kitchens. GFCI protection has therefore, become mandatory. The National Electrical Code (NEC) requires that all receptacles (including 15- and 20A, 125V receptacles)…
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