🔌 Powering Up Small Businesses: Installing a 3-Phase Converter for a Local Pizza Shop

When most people think about commercial electrical work, they imagine lighting or outlets — but there’s a lot more happening behind the scenes, especially in kitchens. We recently had the opportunity to support a growing local pizza shop by upgrading their electrical system to meet the demands of new, high-powered equipment.

Here's what we did — and why it's a great example of how the right electrical work helps businesses grow safely and efficiently.

⚙️ The Problem: Not Enough Power for Commercial Equipment

Like many small businesses, this pizza shop was running on a single-phase power system, which is standard for most homes and some small commercial buildings. But when they added new kitchen equipment, it became clear that their system wasn’t designed to handle the increased electrical load.

Certain commercial appliances — including dough mixers, ovens, and refrigeration units — often require three-phase power for smoother, more reliable performance.

🔧 The Solution: Adding a New Circuit + 3-Phase Converter

To support the new equipment, our team installed:

• A dedicated new circuit, giving the equipment a stable, isolated power source

• A 3-phase converter, which transforms single-phase power into three-phase output — without the need for costly utility upgrades

This solution allowed the business to expand operations without changing their entire electrical service, saving time and money while meeting all safety and code requirements.

🛠 Why This Matters

Commercial businesses often run into power limitations as they grow. If you're:

• Adding equipment

• Expanding your space

• Experiencing frequent breaker trips

• Hearing buzzing from panels or equipment

...you may be outgrowing your current electrical setup.

By upgrading circuits or using converters, we can scale your electrical system to match your business needs — safely and efficiently.

📍 Need More Power for Your Business?

We proudly serve St. Helens, Clackamas, Longview, Milton-Freewater, and surrounding areas with commercial electrical solutions tailored to small businesses.

Whether you need new circuits, panel upgrades, equipment hookups, or just an honest evaluation — we offer free quotes and expert service.

Contact North By Northwest Services today for an on-site walkthrough and free quote.

📞 503-348-0505

📧 NXNWservices@gmail.com

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