Your commercial electrical panel directs the flow of electricity from the electric meter outside your property to the wiring inside the building. Each electrical panel safely controls, monitors, and manages the flow of power throughout your commercial building or buildings, ensuring that each switch, outlet, and piece of electrical equipment gets the power necessary to operate safely and efficiently. If your commercial electrical panel isn’t functioning properly, or if it doesn’t supply enough power for your needs, you risk electrocution, fire, power outages, short circuit, and explosion. If too many pieces of equipment are operating on the same circuit or area of the building, the circuit will trip and cut off power to that entire area to prevent safety issues. If your circuit breakers keep tripping or if you plan on adding on to your commercial property or installing additional electrical equipment, you will need a commercial panel upgrade. A commercial electrical services company can evaluate your electrical panel and determine if it needs to be repaired or upgraded. There are two primary types of commercial electrical panels:

• Single-phase – This is the most common type of commercial electrical panel. It is installed in smaller buildings or properties that have lower energy needs. It isn’t as durable as a three-phase electrical panel, but it works well for smaller buildings, add-ons, and outbuildings.

• Three-phase – The three-phase system supplies electricity to large buildings and businesses. It consists of three wires that carry current from the electric meter to the electrical panel. Each phase has two live wires and one neutral wire. This allows more amperage to flow through the electrical panel and circuit breaker without overheating.