Start with the data sheets
Equipment arrives with specific needs: voltage, phase, amperage, disconnect requirements and clearance. Getting these wrong means delays at start-up. We collect equipment data early, often before the purchase order is final, and check it against the available power.
This is where self-performing pays off. Our electricians and mechanical crew sit in the same office, so rooftop units, pumps, exhaust fans and kitchen equipment are all connected to the right circuit the first time.
Typical equipment loads
- Commercial kitchen and food service equipment
- HVAC units, pumps, boilers and exhaust fans
- Server rooms, network closets and UPS systems
- Medical, dental and lab equipment
- Retail fixtures, display and signage power
- Workshop and light industrial machinery
- Overhead door operators and access hardware
Special considerations
Some loads need extra thought. Motors can draw high starting current. Sensitive electronics may need clean power or surge protection. Equipment in wet or dusty areas needs suitably rated devices. Healthcare spaces have stricter rules, which we cover in our healthcare work.
Heat is another factor. A server room full of equipment needs both power and cooling, and our electrical and mechanical teams plan them together.
What to plan for
Give us the equipment list as early as you can, with model numbers if known. Late changes to equipment are one of the most common causes of electrical rework.
If equipment is owner-supplied, tell us the delivery date. We schedule rough-in so the final connection happens when the equipment is in place. Our crew completes the hookup, tests operation with the equipment supplier where needed, and documents the circuits for your records.
If power is short for what you want to run, we say so up front and show you the options, whether that is rebalancing loads, adding a panel or upgrading the service.