Switchgear, generator and critical power installation
Tapps Electric installs and replaces the equipment at the heart of a building's power system: service entrance switchgear, distribution, standby generators, automatic transfer switches and UPS systems.
This is work where planning matters more than speed. A gear replacement in an operating facility is mostly preparation, followed by a short, carefully sequenced outage. We write the plan, review it with the owner and then execute it.
Critical power scope
Service entrance switchboards and switchgear
Service upgrades and utility coordination
Diesel and natural gas standby generators
Automatic transfer switches and bypass isolation
UPS systems and battery cabinets
Generator replacements with temporary power
Feeder and busway installation
Testing and startup support with manufacturer technicians
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Generator replacements in operating facilities
Replacing a generator at a hospital or other critical facility means the building still needs backup power while the old unit comes out. We plan temporary generation, tie-ins and cutovers so the facility is protected through every step.
Gear from every major manufacturer
We work with the local representatives for Siemens, Eaton, Square D and ABB, so we can price the specified gear accurately and flag lead time problems before they become schedule problems.
Switchgear, generators and critical power projects
Switchgear, generators and critical power: common questions
Do you install commercial standby generators?
Yes. We install and replace standby generators and transfer switches for healthcare, commercial and industrial facilities, including temporary power during cutover.
Can you upgrade an electrical service while the building stays open?
In most cases, yes. We sequence the work so that outages are short and scheduled, and we coordinate each one with the building owner and the utility.
Do you provide design-build for critical power projects?
Yes. We team with licensed electrical engineers to deliver studies, permit drawings and construction for critical power additions.
Need a price on switchgear, generators and critical power?
Send plans, specs and the due date. We read every sheet and tell you quickly whether we are in.