Warehouse electrical
Forklift battery charger installation
Tapps Electric installs the circuits, disconnects and receptacles for forklift and pallet jack battery chargers. Send us the charger nameplate or cut sheet and we will tell you what your panel can carry and what the install will cost.
Call (253) 344-4622 and a person will answer. Tell us what you need and we will set up a site visit.
What power does a forklift charger need?
It depends on the charger. Many industrial chargers run on 480 volt three-phase power, and smaller ones on 208 or 240 volts. The nameplate lists the voltage and amps, and that sets the wire, breaker and disconnect.
Does my panel have room for more chargers?
We check the panel and the service before we quote. If the panel is full we can add a sub-panel near the charging area, which is often cheaper than long runs back to the main gear.
We are switching to lithium forklifts. What changes?
Lithium fleets often use fewer, faster chargers placed where drivers take breaks. We lay out the new charging spots and reuse existing circuits where the ratings allow.
What is included
- Dedicated circuits sized to the charger nameplate
- 480V and 208V three-phase and single-phase chargers
- Disconnects, receptacles and bollard-protected mounting
- Panel capacity check and new sub-panels when needed
- Charging rows for lead-acid and lithium fleets
- Electrical permit and inspection
Want a price on this?
Send plans, specs and the due date. We read every sheet and tell you quickly whether we are in.
Not a contractor? If you own or run a warehouse or business, just call. A person answers the phone.