27Oct

The Difference Between Commercial, Residential and Emergency Electricians

An electrician is not a one size fits all profession and there are marked differences in the skillset required to complete commercial, residential and emergency electrical installations. Each type of job requires different techniques, equipment, load demands and legislation to abide by and choosing a specialised electrician for your area will amount to a better-quality installation. Some electricians, like the team at Prime Choice Electrical, however, are multi-faceted and can straddle one, two or all three industries, with our specialities being in the commercial and residential sectors.

Commercial

When we complete commercial electrical installations, they are typically in offices, retail outlets or small business premises and uses a three-phase approach. Other commercial roles undertaking include the design of suitable fire alarm systems, LED lighting, data cabling and emergency lighting systems. Maintaining these electrical installations is also part of the role and our specialised knowledge of legislation in this sector means we can ensure adequate electrical safety throughout.

Residential

Unless you are a qualified electrician, doing electrical work in your home is against the law and will probably invalidate your home insurance policy. Even such simple tasks as replacing a lead on a plug must be done by a licensed residential electrician. Small projects can include installing a new power outlet or repairing a light switch. No job too big or small, we do everything electrical and have over 10 years experience in the field.

Emergency Electrical

Our 24-hour electricians provide emergency electrical services across Sydney. Prime Choice Electrical services is a team of electricians, available on call, 24 hours per day/7 days per week. Our team can assist you when the unthinkable happens, that electrical breakdown at the most inappropriate time.

We are highly qualified and experienced electricians and can provide you with all the services you would expect from a reliable electrical contractor. Our electricians will provide you with a friendly, professional and knowledgeable experience. We ensure consistent pricing, high service standards and punctual, highly skilled electricians who work in accordance to As/Nzs3000:2018.

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22Oct

Efficiencies of LED Lighting

Commercial lighting in larger spaces can account for up to 40% of a business’ overall electricity usage and subsequent energy bills, making it one of the priciest outgoings for companies. Essential for the running of any business, not to mention the health and safety of employees, companies can cannot simply cut back by turning the lights off more often. However, the type of lights that are installed at a business premises can drastically impact the overall running costs. At Prime Choice Electrical we are committed to assisting our clients implement efficient lighting solutions. Quite often we discuss the benefits of LED lighting with our clients.

Why LEDs?

When we, Prime Choice Electrical work with you to install LED lighting, we strongly promote its energy efficiencies and highlight the better quality of light it provides. LED’s are brighter and transmit a whiter, cleaner light than traditional luminescent bulbs and are typically lower wattage. Replacing a typical bulb with a LED bulb can help to reduce lighting electricity costs by up to 60% making the payback on these installations as little as 1-2 years, depending on the size of the premises.

Longer Lasting

When Prime Choice Electrical works on LED lighting installations we also provide our clients with much lower maintenance costs than traditional bulbs, lasting up to 10 years from the first time they are switched on. Normally within this timeframe, typically bulbs would need to be replaced upwards of once per year, amounting to 10 bulbs per LED light, meaning more money spent on fittings, installation and maintenance over this period, than it could cost to refit the entire premises with LED lights!

Less Wastage

Aside from using a lower wattage, LED lighting provides a better like for like product than traditional bulbs. By producing ‘cleaner’ light and directing the beams directly below to ground level where they are needed, 100% of the energy used by the bulbs is converted into light, whereas traditional filament bulbs convert some of that energy into heat, which is wasted and transmitted into the air around.

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14Oct

Need an Electrician in Sydney?

Do you need an Electrician in Sydney? Prime Choice Electrical Services is a commercial, residential and industrial electrical specialist based in Sydney, we service all of Sydney and are based in the St George area. Whether you’re a business looking for some new lighting, an industrial corporation in need of a mains distribution system, or a residential property doing renovations, Prime Choice Electrical Services are equipped to manage all ranges of projects from conception to completion. Over the years, Prime Choice Electrical Services have dedicated ourselves to providing the highest quality electrical installations there is.

At Prime Choice Electrical Services, we respect that no job is ever the same and that’s why all of our electrical installations begin with a bespoke design. Working in conjunction with our clients, Prime Choice Electrical Services carefully listen to their needs and budgets, before conducting a site survey that takes into account all of their unique requirements. By learning the layout of the business, the electrical footprint and the everyday working complexities, Prime Choice Electrical Services provides a design that meets and exceeds the expectations of our clients and plays an integral part of continuation.

After the design is agreed upon, Prime Choice Electrical Services then get to work on the installation of the product, ensuring that it is done in the most efficient manner. Working with you to decide a convenient time frame, Prime Choice Electrical Services employ their years of experience and their rigorous health and safety training to provide installations that use the highest quality components, techniques and installation practices.

Prime Choice Electrical Services are also able to provide ongoing maintenance packages.

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04Oct

Business Guide: Maintenance of Electrical Systems

Like most things in life, electrical components and installations require regular maintenance to stay in top condition. Read on below to find out the regular maintenance guide for commercial businesses.

Fire alarms

Regular maintenance of electricals includes inspection and testing of the very systems employed to keep the business safe – the fire alarms. These systems should be tested weekly by caretaking staff for the building, who should also record their findings in the systems logbook and immediately rectify any problems. Once every 6 months companies are required to source a specialist to inspect their system to ensure compliance with current regulations and produce an overall report.

Thermographic Surveys

Sometimes faults in electrics are not easy to identify, either because the problem is internal wiring that is in walls or sealed trunking, or because there are seemingly no tell-tale signs of a problem. A thermographic survey can be employed to monitor heat levels of electrical installations and identify any areas where there is a load imbalance or potential fault in a system, without anybody coming into contact with it.

Lighting

Many businesses use emergency lighting to light external areas such as walkways and car parks, as well as to display emergency exits and hazardous areas. As the purpose of emergency lighting installations is to keep employees safe, it must always be free from dirt, working adequately and able to run on a back up battery, which is why maintenance of this electrical system is required regularly.

Prime Choice Electrical Services has an outstanding reputation as an electrical services provider for security & alarms throughout Sydney and are available whenever you need experienced and reliable electrical services. 

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