In any commercial venture

There is only one sure thing, the need for electricity to run the business. In order to have a smooth-running commercial operation, you need an even distribution of electricity to all parts of the commercial/retail operation.

 Installing a load centre is the way to get the power you need to the places you need it. Buildings use electricity for lighting; receptacles load for appliance use. The load centre distributes the electricity from power companies throughout the building to feed the branch circuits, like an old telephone switchboard connecting phone calls to various lines.

 The branch circuit requires protection from power surges or short circuits, and the circuit breaker housed in the load centre is how your business is protected from hazards and risks. The circuit breaker will interrupt power distribution in the event of a malfunction causing limited damage.

 A load centre serves to house all of your branch circuits in one panel, preventing components from coming in contact with electrified/electrical parts. Plug-on circuits are part of load centres as they serve to move power through circuits throughout your business. A plug-in is how a circuit breaker is connected to the bus bar of the load centre. To prevent ground arcing faults, the load centre uses circuit breakers.

Where Is A Load Centre Used

There are many different applications for a load centre that are effective for power distribution. Centres range from 40-600 amps and service 2-120 circuits. Load centres are used in strip plazas, warehouses, and office buildings for commercial applications.

How We Install Load Centres

Because electricity is routed in many different ways, there are many options for commercial electricians to install a load centre for your business concern. At Integrity Electricians, we are skilled at all installations to keep your business humming.

At The Main Breaker or Entrance of the Electrical Service

• The power origin where the main line hook-up originates
• Only one entry point per panel
• Ground and neutral bars can be connected

Sub Panel/Main Lug

• Located down the line from the main service line
• Excellent for adding additional service to your business
• Powered by a branch circuit
• It has a dedicated ground and an insulated neutral bar

Flush Mounted

• Mounted on the wall where the main electrical feed comes in, generally between wall studs.

Surface Mounts

• Placed on an interior surface wall
• Located in basements or garages

The Benefits Of Load Centres

1. 1. Streamlining the installation process is what a load centre does. It reduces the number of components involved, and the part can be ordered to the specifications of the electrical system saving labour and component costs.
2. 2. Consolidating many parts into one central location means less space is used, maximizing floor space for your business.
3. 3. A quick installation means an all-in-one box is more efficient.
4. 4. The load centre is tested for quality operation at the manufacturing source, simplifying startup and the commissioning of the load centre. It reduces the dependence on backup power supplies, in turn reducing overhead for a business.

When Do You Need a Load Centre

If your building was constructed over 20 years ago, your electrical system is a prime candidate for an upgrade. Fuse panels have gone the way of the dinosaur, and electrical load management has reached a new stage.

 Let’s not forget the ravages of time on electrical parts can cause degradation that equates to downtime for any business when emergency electrical repairs need to be made. Don’t let your business fall prey to obsolete electrical systems; bring us at Integrity Electricians to upgrade your power distribution.