Electrical Safety in a Garment Factory
November 4th, 2011    Posted by Centrim Electric |  Posted in Safety | No Comments »  

Electricity is a basic necessity for industrial establishments, but if used carelessly, it can be very dangerous. The main hazards of electricity are shock, burns, fire and explosion. These can result not only due to improper handling but also if the initial installation was not appropriate or if there was a lack of good maintenance. This is why only licensed and skilled industrial electrical contractors should be employed for electrical engineering services. In NJ, electricians should also be registered with the electrical contractors association.

In garment factories, inappropriate electrical fittings can not only cause shock and electrocution, but also a sudden fire. In order to ensure electrical safety in the factory owners and workers must take care of the following things:

  1. All plugs, sockets and fittings should be sufficiently robust for factory use and the wires and cables should be tested for any cuts or damages. All power cables to machines should be armored, covered in thick flexible rubber or PVC on installed in conduits. Skilled industrial electrical contractors can install the wiring in a way that it runs across the ceilings and walls and is then connected to individual machines. Wiring should not run across the floor where it is likely to cause trips and falls.
  2. There must be switches or isolators near all fixed machines to cut off the power. These switches should be clearly labeled and within easy reach and the workers should know how and when to use them. To ensure that these switches always function without any defects, industrial electrical contractors should be consulted for maintenance. ‘
  3. All circuits in the garment factory must be protected by fuses and circuit breakers. These must be correctly rated for the circuit that they protect.
  4. All equipment must be grounded and a separate earthing wire must run from the machines to an independent earthing rod. 
  5. There must be enough sockets in the factory. Use of multiple adopters and loose extension leads is not safe in industrial premises. By availing electrical engineering services, factory owners can get sockets and receptacles installed in the right corners.
  6. Portable tools like cutting machines and equipment should be double-insulated and earthed.

Centrim Electric is one of the leading electrical engineering services in NJ and NY. As industrial electrical contractors, we have successfully completed electrical projects for numerous large and medium scale organizations in New Jersey and New York. Contact us for any residential, commercial or industrial electrical installation/maintenance work.

 
 
 
 
Enjoy Halloween Festivities with Safe Electrical Fittings
October 29th, 2011    Posted by Centrim Electric |  Posted in Residential | No Comments »  

Halloween may be the most festively frightening night of the year but you don’t have to make yours fraught with electrical dangers. While designing that haunted house in your yard, you can use the most bizarre lighting effects but Halloween safety must be kept in mind. Also remind your young trick and treaters about the basic rules while playing around their Halloween props. In NJ and NY, skilled electricians registered with the electrical contractors association can help you in the installation of lights and other electrical fittings for Halloween.

Lighting around those scary Halloween objects in your yard should be bright enough to expose the obstacles to visitors. An electrician licensed by electrical contractors association can install flood lights for effective illumination. The lights need to be installed in such a way that they not only provide ample lighting for safety but also preserve the scary effects that you and your kids may be wishing for.

The electricians registered with electrical contractors association in the US are well versed with the different aspects of lighting and other electrical installations for residential and commercial facilities. The lighting used to highlight Halloween figurines should be placed in a manner that it does not cause a glare for the visitors as they walk around your haunted Halloween house.

If you are personally working around electrical equipment during Halloween, some safety measures need to be remembered:

• As you embellish your yard and Halloween decor, do check for cracked sockets, frayed or loose parts, exposed wires and loose connections.
All outdoor lighting should be tightly secured to trees and other firm supports. Do not use nails and tags on the wires or cords – these can puncture and destroy them completely. Consult a good electrical contractor for help.
Ensure that the decorative lighting is completely safe for use and keep it away from dry leaves, shrubs and any other inflammable items. 
All outdoor lighting and decorations should be plugged into an outlet protected by ground fault circuit interrupter. If your outlets are not equipped with these safety devices, consult an electrician registered with electrical contractors association for the job.
Do not over load the circuit with lights!

If you are looking for an electrical contractor registered with electrical contractors association in NJ and NY, your search ends with Centrim Electric. Contact us today for any new electrical installation, repair and maintenance of electrical systems at your residential or commercial premises.

 

 
 
 
 
Testing Circuits as a Part of Electrical Maintenance
October 22nd, 2011    Posted by Centrim Electric |  Posted in General Tips | No Comments »  

The proper working of all electrical systems is integral to convenience and safety at home. This is why only skilled and experienced residential contractors registered with the electrical contractors association must be hired for new electrical installations and electrical maintenance. For renovation work in different rooms of a house, services of a licensed and experienced electrical contractor prove very helpful.

Testers are simple devices that are used by electricians to check electrical circuits. Neon light testers can also be used by home owners as they are relatively inexpensive and easier to use than multi-meter or voltmeter systems.

The testers typically used by residential contractors for circuit testing electrical maintenance have a neon light bulb that is attached to two leads. These are used for checking if a circuit is “hot” or “dead.” When these two leads are pressed into an outlet, the bulb will light up if the circuit is “hot” or on. If it does not light it implies that the circuit is “dead” or off.

To ensure that the tester is showing correct results, it is first checked by being inserted in an outlet that is working properly before checking the defective ones. To double-check that an outlet is actually off or dead, the electrical contractor removes the outlet cover and tests the screws on the sides of the outlet.

A common electrical outlet installed in homes has three holes built into it. The shorter straight slot is the “hot” or live lead. The longer straight slot is the “neutral” lead. The slot that looks like a small circle hole is the earth or ground lead. As a part of electrical maintenance, it may be important to test all the leads individually.

Testing of outlets seems fairly easy, but to test switches and lighting fixtures in the house, residential contractors need to perform additional work. To test a switch, the electrical contractor has to remove the cover plate and check the bare copper wire or metal box. While checking the light fixture wiring, the lights are taken down and a tick tracer test is performed to see if the circuit is working. The tester lights-up when it is placed close to the wire that has current flowing through it.

Defective wiring and equipment need to be replaced by residential contractors.

Centrim Electric is a well-known commercial electrical contracting firm offering residential services for electrical maintenance in New Jersey and New York. Contact our team today for an estimate for your next electrical project.  
 

 
 
 
 
Lighting and Air Conditioning Solutions for Supermarkets
October 14th, 2011    Posted by Centrim Electric |  Posted in Commercial | No Comments »  

An average American family visits supermarkets and large grocery stores 2.2 times a week. Stores that are well planned and well lit help them to find the items that they need conveniently, and they feel comfortable shopping at such centers. While planning and installing lighting fixtures and other electrical appliances in their stores, store owners should choose the services of a licensed and experienced commercial electrician.

Commercial electrical contractors registered with electrical contractors association can help not only in the installation, but can also advise store owners of important electrical issues and conduct routine maintenance to ensure safe, effective lighting and electrical systems.

In a supermarket people make decisions on what they see. This is why is why it is important to use the right fixtures, lamps and filters that enhance the appearance and look of edible items stored on the store shelves. Lighting should be bright enough to make the merchandise appealing. The print on packages should also be easy to read. A commercial electrician installs effective lighting fixtures at appropriate spots and at proper angles to ensure that they illuminate the area well. Good lighting also reduces the glare and reflection on glass cases and this allows customers to clearly see the products contained within.

There are a myriad of features to consider when developing lighting designs for supermarkets: color rendering and appearance, points of interest, lamp life, light distribution, system control and flexibility, system efficiency and lumen maintenance. A commercial electrician who has handled similar tasks for large scale projects should be contacted for the selection of most suitable lighting systems for the store.

A supermarket that stores groceries and other edible products also needs to have proper temperature-controlled environments. There has to be an effective refrigeration system for the huge glass boxes that store perishable products like ice creams, frozen vegetables, juices, and dairy products. There also has to be a good air conditioning system for the store. Services of a commercial electrician are important for such jobs. Only a proficient commercial electrical contractor can ensure that all such appliances and electrical systems are working in an appropriate manner and are completely safe for the store.

If you need a commercial electrician for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems in your supermarket, your search ends at Centrim Electric. Having successfully handled several commercial electrical projects in New York and New Jersey, we offer services to malls, supermarkets, hotels, restaurants and other commercial establishments. Contact our team for the finest commercial electrical contractor services in your state.

 
 
 
 
Electric Pool Heaters for Hotels and Homes.
October 7th, 2011    Posted by George Trimarche |  Posted in Commercial, Residential | No Comments »  

Swimming in temperature-controlled swimming pools is always a pleasurable experience. Who doesn't love being able to swim in the Fall or Spring months?! The installation and maintenance of temperature control systems for such pools must be entrusted only to licensed electrical contractors registered with electrical contractors association. 

Electrical heaters for swimming pools prove to be very economical and are more efficient than propane gas heaters. These heaters work by sucking heat out of the surrounding air and transferring it to the water in pool. The air is sucked in and compressed, raising the temperature, and water is run through a heat exchange system to pick up this heat. The heaters do not call for much electrical maintenance if they are initially installed by skilled electricians. In NJ and NY electrical engineering services registered with an electrical contractors association can install electrical pool heaters for residential and commercial sites.

Once an electric pool heater is installed, you can get desired levels of temperature in the pool within minutes and can enjoy long hours in water without having to worry about it getting cold again. The temperature of water can be set as per your preference. Modern heaters have compact design and are lightweight so they can be carried anywhere. Your electrical contractor can even fit the portable heaters in a different pool as and when required. They are above ground heaters and can be mounted on walls of the pool. They work in a noiseless manner and the digital thermostat easily controls the pool or spa temperature up to 110 degrees Fahrenheit even though normal pool operating temperature is about 84 to 89 degrees Fahrenheit.

Electricians registered with the electrical contractors association work on hot tubs, spas and pools and know the intricacies of complex electrical installations. Electrical devices in a pool filled with water need to be installed very carefully as minor mistakes can result in accidents and electrocution of the entire pool.

Centrim Electric is a licensed and well known electrical engineering service in NJ and NY. With more than 5 decades of experience in the field, Centrim Electric is also registered with electrical contractors association and offers a wide range of electrical installation and electrical maintenance services. Contact us today for installation of electric pool heaters and other devices in residential and commercial premises.

 

 
 
 
 
A Few Tips for Electrical Safety
September 30th, 2011    Posted by George Trimarche |  Posted in General Tips | No Comments »  

Electricity is an indispensable part of our lives, but at the same time it is essential to use this form of energy with adequate precautions. In NY and NJ, electricians registered with the electrical contractors association provide quality rich services for installation and maintenance of electrical equipment in residential as well as commercial buildings. Skilled NJ electricians also inform their customers to eliminate the conditions that can potentially lead to electrocution or electrical fires.

A variety of appliances are used at home and these include vacuum cleaners, televisions, refrigerators, washing machines among others. It is good to unplug any appliance that is not being used. Long chords must be rolled up and kept out of reach of children and pets. An electrical appliance must not be handled with wet hands or while standing in water. For any appliance repairs, it must be taken to authorized service center and the repairs of wiring and cabling must only be entrusted to an experienced NJ electrician. The cords must be checked regularly for frays or cuts. At the time of unplugging an appliance, the plug should be properly pulled out of the outlet and the cord must not be tugged on directly.

Proficient NJ electricians always inform their customers that electrical outlets must not be overloaded with multiple adapters. There is a certain load that any electrical outlet can bear – it must not be stuffed with multiple wires through an adapter. The unused outlets can be blocked through a solid cover plate. Ground fault circuit interrupter outlets can also be installed by an NJ electrician in potentially hazardous areas, such as wet areas of bathrooms or in kitchens where there may be a risk of electric shock.

The light bulbs used at home are very common but need to be used carefully. It is essential to use recommended wattage for every fixture. A higher wattage can cause the bulb to overheat.

Electrical maintenance and timely repair of defective equipment is integral to safety.

Centrim Electric is a known name for electrical engineering services in NJ and NY. We serve the residential, commercial and industrial customers for installation and maintenance of electrical systems. Our team comprises richly experienced NY and NJ electricians and we offer our services at most affordable rates.

 

 
 
 
 
Wiring for Machines and Transformers on Industrial Sites.
September 23rd, 2011    Posted by George Trimarche |  Posted in Commercial, Industrial | No Comments »  

The services of industrial electrical contractors are significant for factories and warehouses that use large power operated machines. At the time of installation, it is essential to employ industrial or commercial electrical contractors.

Machine wiring involves the laying down of wires and cables including live, neutral and earth wires for proper functioning of all machines and equipment. For minimal maintenance and repair work it is wise to ensure the finest quality of equipment and appropriate connections in the initial stages. In NJ and NY industrial electrical contractors hired for such work must be registered with the industrial contractors association.

Proper placing of controls and hardware can be very helpful – by moving the controls closer to the machines, wiring and system cost can be reduced by 30 percent. Skilled and experienced industrial electrical contractors always check the suitability of these controls for machines. The input and output wiring of the electrical transformer that supplies power must also conform to the local electrical codes.

Distribution transformers for industrial premises are usually step down transformers as they receive high voltage and transform it down to a level that can be used safely by the industrial facility. Pad mount transformers are placed in locked steel cases and mounted on concrete pads. They have a primary and a secondary side – high voltage input comes into the primary side and the lower voltage output moves out of the secondary side.

To wire up the transformer, industrial electrical contractors locate the primary side of the transformer which as two terminals – H1 and H2. These are connected to the supply lines with a wire that has high voltage carrying capacity. The secondary side of the transformer is then located by the industrial electrical contractors to complete the wiring. The size and type of transformer determine whether it has two output terminals or three. A 120 volt transformer has 2 terminals while a 120/240 volt transformer has three.

Proficient industrial electrical contractors also test machine wring and the working of all equipment for performance and safety before the systems go live.

Registered with the electrical contractors association, Centrim Electric is a well known industrial and commercial contractor in NJ and NY. We also take up residential projects and the quality of work has always been appreciated by all our clients. Contract Centrim Electric for any machine wiring works in your industrial facilities.

 
 
 
 
New Home? An Electrical Inspection is Essential.
September 16th, 2011    Posted by George Trimarche |  Posted in General Tips, Residential | No Comments »  

Investing in a new house in New Jersey or New York? While the location, number & size of the rooms and its market value are important considerations, you also need to make sure that the electrical systems and components in the house are in proper working condition.

Skilled electrical contractors should be contacted for this task as they are well aware of the safety standards and the optimum quality of different electrical systems and equipment. Electrical contractors in NJ and NY registered with the electrical contractors association not only inspect the different electrical systems well but also help through repairs and replacement wherever required.

All electrical systems in a home must have the potential to safely supply power to all the rooms of the house. They should also have the flexibility for further expansion in case you plan expansion of your living area in the house. All wiring must be in good working order.

Electrical contractors, NY and NJ inspect the receptacles or electrical outlets to ensure that they do not have any cracks or physical defects. The receptacles must also have proper tension to hold in the cord that is plugged into them. Special areas that need to be inspected very well include kitchen, bathrooms, basement, garage and outdoor patio decks as these places could be wet or damp and also need to have ground fault circuit interrupters. You may need to install multiple appliances in the kitchen – fridge, oven, dishwasher, electrical cooking range – which is why it may be necessary to have special outlets and circuits in the kitchen.

Overloaded circuits can create big problems for the new owners of the house. If the house was previously occupied, a proficient electrical contractor will always check the electrical systems even in basement and attic areas for signs of overloading. The electrical contractors in NJ and NY also check the condition of wiring – if it is too old it must be replaced immediately.

Centrim Electric is a well known residential and industrial electrical contractor in NJ and NY. The quality of our work has always been appreciated by our residential and commercial clients. If you are moving into a new property, contact our team, and we will ensure that its electrical systems are efficient and up to standard for your comfort and safety.

 

 
 
 
 
Electrical Fittings in Bathrooms of a House
September 9th, 2011    Posted by George Trimarche |  Posted in Residential | No Comments »  

Appropriate electrical fittings in bathrooms are essential for lighting, ventilation and to power electrical appliances. Though electricity can be safely used in bathrooms, the sound working of all equipment is important as it is a wet and humid area and an accident with electricity in the bathroom can be fatal. Only skilled residential contractors, registered with electrical contractors association should be entrusted with the work for electrical fittings in bathrooms.

The general power outlets and light switches in bathrooms need to be located as per certain regulations. Such regulations pertain typically to their positioning with respect to water outlets like faucets and shower heads. A qualified residential contractor can determine the safest points to put up the switch boards.

Bathrooms heaters are very important in bathrooms not only for those cold winter mornings but also to ensure that the bathroom area dries out after use and the growth of mold and other moisture-related problems can be checked. A residential electrical contractor can test the suitability of the heater for your bathroom and also install in the right way. Some of the heaters can also be incorporated in the lighting systems and warmth is radiated downwards from the lamps. This proves to be cost efficient as the same electrical device provides both heating and lighting for the bathroom.

The installation of exhaust fans is also important for bathrooms for proper ventilation and regulation of air flow. It also helps to dry up the area and prevents moisture build up.
Experienced and skilled residential contractors install the exhaust fan at the right spot from where it can function most effectively.

Geysers or water heaters are other devices that are generally used in bathrooms. The installation, maintenance and repair of these cannot be dealt with by amateurs and this is why the services of good residential contractors are so significant. Also, during the renovation of a bathroom, if additional fittings are required, the total load needs to be considered and the suitability of the wirings must be checked.

Centrim Electric is an organization of commercial electrical contractors and residential contractors in NJ and NY. We are registered with the electrical contractors association. Contact us today for any electrical work in your house or commercial building.

 

 
 
 
 
Preventive Electrical Maintenance is Important.
September 2nd, 2011    Posted by George Trimarche |  Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »  

The proper working of all electrical equipment and fittings in a commercial or industrial organization is integral to the safety of the workers and the building infrastructure as a whole. This is why regular electrical maintenance is so important.

A factory or industrial manufacturing unit may also be using expensive programmable logic controllers for various machines and these too need to be checked by a skilled electrical contractor. In USA, the commercial electricians who offer electrical maintenance services must ideally be registered with the electrical contractors association.

Preventive electrical maintenance services in an organization can help to:

Identify loose connections: Power fluctuations in the electrical devices and the erratic functioning of machines are often caused by loose connections. These also cause uneven load distribution between wires. With regular electrical maintenance, the loose connections are checked and rectified by an electrical contractor.

Check the working or emergency lighting, signage and power indicator displays: A commercial or industrial organization may have special lighting to indicate the proper working of machines and electrical equipment. The signage lights also need to work for long periods. Electrical maintenance can ensure timely repairs wherever and whenever required.

Extend the life cycle of different assets:
Poorly maintained electrical equipment and programmable logic controllers may cause additional consumption of power and small glitches may gradually turn into big problems. To prevent excessive wear and tear of organizational assets, preventive electrical maintenance is essential.

Avoid electrical fires caused by defective equipment: This is certainly very significant. Electrical sparks can occur when the circuits are over loaded or when a slightly flawed equipment is forced to operate. Exposed wires and load imbalances can cause excessive heat build up, arcing and explosions. To avoid serious mishaps, it is crucial to get all wiring and equipment checked from time to time by a licensed and experienced electrical contractor.

Attain energy savings: Optimal energy efficiency can be achieved when all machines and equipment are functioning at their best. Timely repair of defective equipment and regular servicing of machines can help an organization to afford maximum energy savings.

Centrim Electric is a well known commercial electrical contractor in NJ and NY that offers electrical installation and maintenance services to commercial, industrial as well as residential customers.