What does a commercial electrician do?

A commercial electrician works primarily in the commercial industry on a wide variety of electrical installations. The typical commercial electrician install a lot of pipe such as EMT, and pull wire through the pipe from box to box. In the commercial industry, it is common to mainly work on 3 phase electrical systems which differ from residential single-phase systems. Commercial buildings are normally supplied with either 3 phase 600V which requires the use of a transformer to step it down to a 120/208V electrical system to power office plugs and regular appliances.

How much money do commercial electricians make?

Commercial Electricians make between $35- $44 /hr depending on where they work and the skills they possess.

What is the highest paid electrician?

Union electricians and industrial electricians tend to make more than any other electricians.

What is the difference between industrial and commercial electrician?

Industrial electricians usually work in the oil and gas industries and other hazardous locations while commercial electricians work more in regular business buildings such as schools, offices, warehouses, and stores.

Can electricians get rich?

Although being an electrician is not a bad paying job, it is not easy to become rich working as an electrician.

Are electricians expensive?

Electricians work with electricity, which is a dangerous job. A level of hazard pay is added into most electricians fees. Electrical companies have added costs on top of the rate of the Electrician doing the work. Some of the costs electrical companies face are gas, vehicle maintenance, insurance, and tools. Most electricians have an average of $3000-$5000 in tools to perform the work required in the electrical industry, where electrical companies face even higher prices for specialty tools to perform some industrial and commercial tasks.

Do commercial electricians make more than residential?

Average commercial electricians have been known to make more than their residential counterparts. This is by no means a rule, just a pattern that is noticeable throughout the trade.

How much do electricians charge per hour in Canada?

Electricians usually charge between $90 – $135 an hour in Canada. Some companies charge a minimum fee and some charge a call-out fee to cover the cost of the fuel and travel time to go do smaller jobs.

Can I do my own electrical work in Alberta?

In Alberta, you can do your own electrical work so long as you have an electrical permit. It is advised that you hire a professional electrician to perform these tasks as it is easy to make a costly mistake that will cost more to fix in the long run.

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Adding Plugs And Switches
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Commercial Electrician Services

Safety matters when it comes to your business. We know that because we have encountered many cases where poor electrical connections have resulted in substantial losses. We never want that to happen to our customers! That’s why we’re making sure that our commercial electrician services are reliable and compliant with professional standards.

Platinum Electrical Services is the company you can trust for installing and fixing electrical systems in your commercial establishments. We make sure that your property is safe and runs smoothly on a day-to-day basis.

Here are the affordable and quality electrical services that we offer for your best advantage:

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Electrical Panel Installation
LED Lighting Upgrades
Electrical Troubleshooting / Maintenance
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Industrial Electrician Services

A reliable electrical system is the secret to success in all industrial endeavors. We are 100% sure of that because PES is the go-to partner of big names in Calgary. This speaks about the reputation of Platinum Electrical Services in providing industrial clients with the highest standards of service.

If you are looking for Industrial Electrician Services that could address your electrical concerns, we can help you with the following:

Controls Wiring
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Installation Of New Electrical Equipment
Thermography reports
PLCs Installation / Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Equipment Troubleshooting
Equipment Electrical Maintenance
Electrical Panel Maintenance
Fire Alarm
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