In 2019, electric utilities in the US generated nearly 2.25 billion megawatt-hours of electricity and that amount is only growing steadily. In our modern world, we would be nowhere without the electricity that powers our daily lives. However, when it comes to efficient wiring in your office, there are a few things you should keep in mind to ensure you’re using your utility effectively.
1. Improving Your Outlets
The placement of outlets can be especially important to ensure that you have them where you need them without cumbersome extension cords cluttering up your space. Not only are they unsightly, but they can also be a safety hazard if they’re laying on the floor as a tripping hazard. A local electrician can install additional outlets as needed and they can even include USB outlets to help you charge USB devices without needing to take up space at your other AC outlets.
2. Install Whole-House Surge Protection
Surges are a real threat to your home’s electrical systems. They can be caused by varying things such as lightning strikes, tripped circuit breakers, lousy wiring, faulty appliances, and more. Sometimes they’re noticeable, but they can be nearly undetectable. Just because you don’t always notice when they happen, however, doesn’t mean they don’t negatively affect your home. Frequent surges can damage your electrical components, as well as your plugged-in devices. This is a risk you can’t take, especially if you do work from your home. An experienced electrician can provide you with information on how to protect your whole home from surges.
3. Create a Dedicated Computer Circuit
Computers have some sensitive components in them, and they can be sensitive to electrical signals. Because of this, having a dedicated circuit can be a needed safety feature to keep them functioning efficiently. A dedicated circuit works by ensuring that your device is isolated from other equipment on other circuits. Things like heaters, refrigerators, and microwaves can all draw power intermittently and cause overloads if too much is trying to work at once. By having your computer separated from the rest you can ensure that nothing will break down when you need it the most.
Creating an efficient electrical plan for your office doesn’t need to be hard. With these three simple improvements, you can create a more conducive workspace with less clutter and risk of shutdown.