Electricians are responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of all kinds of electrical systems. They work to provide buildings with energy to light rooms, heat water, and power up devices.
But did you know there are several different categories an electrician could fall into? Fortunately, we’ve put together this article that explores each type in slightly more detail. Please read on to learn more.
Domestic Electricians
As the name suggests, a domestic electrician primarily focusses their work in and around residential properties. Their work can include (but isn’t limited to) installing wiring, lighting fixtures, security systems, and circuit boards.
Domestic electricians must be highly skilled about the local and national health and safety regulations for the area in which they’re working in. What’s more, they must be aware that of the different electrical requirements for different rooms within the house.
Therefore, it’s a good idea to ensure that your electrician is registered with a organisation such as NICEIC or NAPIT to ensure electrical competence. Here at AJP Electrics, we are NICEIC certified.
Commercial Electricians
Although commercial electricians have similar responsibilities to domestic electricians in terms of the work they carry out, this work generally takes place in a commercial setting. For example, in shops, offices, schools, and hospitals.
The main difference that sets aside commercial electricians is that they are often working within a public space. As such, it’s essential that they follow safety standards and regulations to ensure the safety of members of the public.
Industrial Electricians
The responsibilities of an industrial electrician are similar in that they include the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems. However, this tends to be on very large-scale projects such as big factories, warehouses, and power generation stations.
There’s often lots of heavy and complex equipment or machinery to inspect. Because of this, industrial electricians need to have a very specific knowledge of the industry that they work in and are usually very specialised in one industry.
Agricultural Electricians
An agricultural electrician’s primary focus is carrying out electrical services on farms. This could include anything from setting up water or fertilisation systems to installing power points or introducing lighting to a barn or building. This is in addition to ongoing electrical testing and repairs throughout the site.
As the setting suggests, an agricultural electrician needs to be knowledgeable about the farming industry. They must know how to work safely around livestock and chemicals that may be found on or around a farm.
Choose AJP Electrics
Though these different categories of electricians exist, you may find your local electricians offer more than one service. Here at AJP Electrics, we provide domestic, commercial, industrial, and agricultural services. For more information on how we can help you with your electrical needs, simply reach out today and a member of our friendly team can assist you.
