Know The Facts
Each year businesses in the United States lose billions of dollars due to electrical accidents and related fires. DON'T TAKE A CHANCE. Have your electrical service & wiring inspected by a union electrical contractor every year and remember, Union Built is Better Built.

IBEW electricians serve extensive apprenticeships involving 40 hours a week on-the-job training and night school. Training programs are constantly upgraded and expanded to keep up with changing technologies.

Note:
Commercial construction costs can be up to 4% Less* when Union Labor is used.

•Research sponsored in part by the National Bureau of Electronic Research.

Sight~
Moisture In Equipment
Smoke
Discolored Lugs
Metal Fragments
Frayed Belts
Loose Terminals

Smell~
Burning Odor
Ozone Odor
Hot Insulation Odor

Sound~
Bearing Noise
Ballast Noise
Belt Slipping, Flopping
Fans Not Running
Transformer Noise
Chattering Contacts
Alarms

Touch~
Breakers Feel Hot
Conduit Warm or Hot
Vibrations Due to Imbalance

Electric Motors Burning Out~
Improper Motor Size
Low Voltage
Improper Application
Improper Fuse Size
Out of Balance Phases
Worn Motor Bearings
Moisture in Motor
Dirt on Cooling Fans

Computer System Problems~
Improperly Isolated Ground System
No Lightening Protection
Communication Cable Not Isolated

Things To Check~
GFCT's In Public Areas
Improper Mounting of Light Fixtures
Proper Number of Wires in Conduit
Proper Size of Wire in Conduit

Your electrical system requires annual attention due to expansion and contraction caused by heat and cold and by vibration. The best suggestion, as always, is to call a qualified union electrical contractor for a complete safety check once a year or when you suspect a problem. It will save you money and costly downtime.

Check out the list of Union Electrical Contractors on the Contractor's page for the one nearest you, or call~ 800 252.8922