Distribution

Electrical distribution in commercial buildings comes from hydro lines to an electrical room, and the system components installed differ from situation to situation. When you receive power from the generating station, it is high-voltage, over 13,000 volts.

If your facility is on the small side, the voltage sent to your business is reduced by installing a transformer and fed into the building through the meter.

Distribution In Small Buildings

Small buildings have simple power distribution systems. The hydro company installs the transformer, which reduces the voltage from 13.8 kV to 120/240 or 120/208 before running into the meter.

When the power is transferred through the meter, it is routed through the wiring system and panels to deliver electricity to areas of need. The panel board is the central distribution centre with breakers to ensure that no overloads will cause risks or hazards.

Circuits distribute power to various devices and appliances, and they are geared to the need of individual pieces of equipment.

Distribution In Large Buildings

In larger facilities, a building owner will purchase power – 13.8 kV – because it is cheaper and has a step-down transformer to convert the power to the required need. The electricity is run through a switchgear.

The reason a switchgear is used is for safety and efficient distribution of power throughout the building. One of the safety features is a circuit breaker to prevent problems from occurring, and it is often utilized to disrupt power for electricians who come in to work on the distribution system.

The more complex the power distribution network, means more transformers and switchgear are needed to deliver power. When power leaves the switchgear, it is sent to a conductor bus.
At Integrity Electricians, we can combine all the components to run your large or small facility when power distribution needs are paramount to the successful operation of your facility.

Duties We Perform:

  • Install and maintain power distribution equipment. Transformers, generators, voltage regulators, switches, circuit breakers, capacitors, inductors, and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems
  • Install electrical equipment in generating stations or powerhouses.
  • Inspect installed electrical equipment, locate faults and check operational status using instruments and equipment.
  • Replace faulty equipment and apparatus.
  • Conduct testing and create reports.

Integrity Electricians and Centralized Power Distribution

There are many benefits to centralizing your power distribution, and we at Integrity Electricians want to help you unlock those opportunities.

  • Efficiency

Buying power at lower costs in larger quantities.

  • Maintenance

With all the equipment in one or a few locations, your service personnel will deliver repairs effectively at a lesser cost.

  • Fewer Interruptions

Your power distribution system is less susceptible to interruption because the system has redundancies built in to protect your facility.

Integrity Electricians Are The Pros Of Power Distribution

Our commercial electricians’ team at Integrity Electricians has worked on multiple projects that have improved a building’s power distribution. No project is too big or too small for our dedicated team of highly experienced professionals.

When power distribution is an issue, let us at Integrity Electricians be your power distribution problem solvers. Contact us to illuminate your issues, and we will provide a free quote to solve your problems.

Go To Top