Your electrical panel is rated for a certain amount of power or amperage, so when you find you need an upgrade to your power supplied, there are two potential ways of approaching this.
Thea Miller
What’s Involved in Completing a Service Upgrade?
The first important thing to understand is that there are three parties involved in service upgrades – you, an electrical contractor, and BC Hydro. Knowing where to start can feel a bit daunting, but never fear, there are only four main steps needed to get the job done.
What Is a Service Upgrade and How Do I Know If I Need One?
An electrical service upgrade is an increase in the amount of power (amperage) supplied to your home by BC Hydro.
Can I Speak to An Electrician?
It’s often the case that when you call an electrical contractor you will be speaking with an actual electrician. But on the other hand, if it’s a good-size company, this is pretty unlikely. That doesn’t mean the person answering doesn’t know anything. Chances are they know quite a lot and might even be able to answer some basic questions.
Why is my electrical outlet not working?
This is probably the most common reason for call-outs that we get – “My outlet isn’t working and I can’t figure out why.”
Upgraded service
Upgraded service to 200amps on the customer’s pole with meter base and disconnect. Then underground to house. Just waiting for the connection now.
Yes, We Can !
We are so excited to see the We Can we wired in place at Maple Pool. With two days to occupancy volunteers are working hard to get the covered deck done. So proud to be part of this important project.
Renovations
Small renovations are our forté. If you’re looking to do some updates, we can handle it.
New Services & Upgrades
New builds or renovations. We can help you get the electrical service you need.
Installations
Light fixtures, heating systems, outlets, hood fans, exhaust fans, hot tubs, back-up generators, etc. You name it! We can install it.
Repairs & Troubleshooting
Residential. Commercial. Industrial. We can help.
Our Rates and Typical Project Cost Ranges
Information about our hourly rates, labour costs and typical project cost ranges.
Who We Are
Barr Electric Company is an electrical contractor located in the Comox Valley, BC, founded in 1987. We are committed to “Doing it Right!” which defines how we approach the work that we do and how we operate.
Doing it Right! – Not Just a Catchy Slogan
Companies have slogans or tag lines for their businesses meant to describe in just a few words, what their core values are. They usually sound catchy and pleasing, but for us, at Barr Electric, our slogan is our promise to you – our valued customers.
Electrical Safety Inspections For Your Home
With the recent uptick in home sales in the Comox Valley we at Barr Electric have had an increasing number of calls regarding electrical inspections. We have performed many of these inspections for a variety of reasons, including: to determine whether mistakes have been made in an installation, to assess whether devices and wiring have deteriorated and require replacement, to ensure the electrical service is the right size or amperage for your needs, and to identify old, possibly hazardous systems still in place, such as aluminum wiring or knob and tube wiring.
Why Does My Electrician Have to Leave to Go Shopping?
Why did the electrician have a look at our project and then leave to go shopping? Why doesn’t s/he have the materials needed in the van? Why didn’t s/he get the needed items on the way to my house?
We get these questions a lot. And the answer is simple. Or is it?
We Are Open!
With everything that is going on, customers are having trouble finding electricians who are still working. So we just wanted to let everyone know that we are open and ready to help you with your project. Just give us a ding-a-ling or pop us an email and we will be there to schedule one of our fabulous journeyman electricians. Just a reminder that if you need us to come inside your home or office, we will be practicing physical distancing, will need to wash our hands in your facilities, and may be wearing gloves at times.
Barr Electric Now BBB Accredited
We are so pleased and proud to announce that Barr Electric Company is now accredited by the Better Business Bureau (BBB). What does this mean to you – the customer?