Call Fulton County Electrician for Electrical Panel Upgrade 770-217-7527

Older homes and commercial buildings in Fulton County often require numerous electrical improvements for enhanced convenience, comfort and electrical code compliance. To safely accommodate additional energy consuming devices and insure a hazard proof electrical system, there is no more critical element than an electrical panel upgrade. To properly install this critical component, you should always hire a certified electrician.

Understanding the Electrical Panel

Electricity sold through the local power company is routed through the familiar outdoor meter and directly into the electrical service panel. The main circuit breaker is what determines the amperage that is available to run the buildings various appliances, motors and machines. If you have added computer systems, additional air conditioning and landscape lighting, you are pushing the limits of your electrical panel.

A Matter of Safety

Electrical panels installed prior to the 1970’s often contain “screw in” or cartridge type fuses. The actual service in the fuse style panels is usually limited to 60 amps which is severely undersized by modern standards. Perhaps even more importantly, since the different rated fuses all have identical size configurations, it is easy to mistakenly screw in a fuse with an over rated capacity for the circuit. This leads to the potential of a catastrophic fire, especially coupled with outdated or substandard electrical wiring.

In fact, most insurance companies and many state laws mandate that a fuse box panel be replaced with an electrical circuit breaker panel prior to completing a real estate transaction.

Outgrowing the Existing Electrical Service

Despite conservation efforts, the demand for electricity is expected to increase by 26% from 2007 to 2030. The installation of voice, data and video equipment such as telephones, computers, intercoms, fire alarms and security systems all place an additional load on the electrical service. Adding air conditioning is particularly usage intensive and often makes an electrical wiring or panel upgrade a necessity.

Installing a New Electrical Panel

The licensed electrical contractor, like Thrasher Electrical, LLC, is trained in evaluating load requirements used in determining the type of electrical panel upgrade that is appropriate. After conducting an electrical inspection to identify if any electrical wiring or electrical outlet modifications are also necessary, the certified electrician will devise a solution that complies with all aspects of the National Electrical Code.

Any work that involves the flow of electricity can be dangerous and have tragic consequences, particularly at the electrical panel where a potentially lethal dose of electricity is present even when the main circuit breaker is open. Thrasher’s master electricians have the training and expertise to complete any challenging electrical upgrade efficiently and safely. Call 770-217-7527 for prompt and skilled service.