Osprey Electric - Your Trusted Electrical Contractor in Tofino & Ucluelet
Osprey Electric has been proudly serving Tofino, Ucluelet and all of Vancouver Island since 2012. We are a locally owned and operated company who has been delivering high-quality, reliable electrical services to the communities of Tofino, Ucluelet and Vancouver Island. Over the past, we have built our reputation in the trades industry for our commitment to safety, expert craftmanship and excellent customer service.
At Osprey Electric we offer a full range of electrical services including residential, commercial, service renovations, industrial, solar installation, generators and general service work. There is no job too big or too small for our team of electrical experts. Our team is among the most well-rounded and experienced in the Tofino and Ucluelet area, ready to meet the individual needs of every project. At Osprey Electric we stand behind our work guarantee safety, quality and satisfaction every time and we are happy to serve the community of Tofino and Ucluelet for all your electrical needs.
Residential Electrical Services in Tofino and Ucluelet
Osprey has a team of expert electricians who proudly service the Tofino and Ucluelet area specializing in residential electrical work. Whether you are building a new home, planning a renovation or just want to do some minor upgrades, Osprey Electric has you covered.
Here are some of the Residential Electric Services we offer:
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Hot Tub, Sauna and Spa Electrical Installations
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Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Electrical Connection
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Home Service Upgrade
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Gemstone Lighting
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Preventative Maintenance For Your Home
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LED Lighting Upgrades
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Electrical Renovations for Home
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Automatic Standby Generators
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Solar and Battery Backup Systems
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Septic System Electrical Installations
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New and Design Builds
Commercial Electrical Services in Tofino and Ucluelet
Osprey Electric has a trusted team of experienced electricians who provide a full range of Commercial Electrical Services in Tofino, Ucluelet and surrounding areas. Our portfolio of projects throughout all of Vancouver Island includes apartment complexes, restaurants, commercial retail units, campgrounds, retirement community buildings, dealerships, marinas and more. We are proud to support local business with high-quality electrical solutions for all of their needs.
Our Commercial Services include, but are not limited to:
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EV Ready Plans
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Commercial New and Design Builds
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Electrical Planning Reports
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Strata Electrical Inspections
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Scheduled Maintenance for Commercial Properties
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Business Electrical Upgrades
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Access Control Systems
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Fire Alarms Systems
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Tenant Improvements
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Commercial Service Upgrades
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Automatic standby generator installation and maintenance.
Industrial and Large-Scale Electrical Services in Tofino and Ucluelet
Osprey Electric has both the expertise and the capability to provide Industrial and Large-Scale Electrical Services throughout Tofino, Ucluelet and surrounding areas. Our team of experienced electricians are ready and equipped to handle complex projects of all different sizes and services.
We specialize in the following areas:
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Fire Suppression System Wiring
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Fire Alarm Installation
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Electrical Maintenance for Industrial Facilities
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Large-Scale Electrical Installations
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Emergency Electrical Services
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Preventative Maintenance Programs
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Industrial Lighting Installations & Upgrades
Special Electrical Products and Services in Tofino and Ucluelet
Osprey Electric offers a large range of specialty electrical products and services to meet the individual and unique needs of your home or business. Whether it is to enhance comfort, improve safety and security, or upgrade your system for reliable backup power our team is here to help.
Below are a few of the specialty projects and services we provide- contact us to learn more about how we can support your next project.
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Gemstone Permanent Exterior Lighting
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Generators- Back-up power for your home or business. Osprey Electric is a Certified Generac Authorized dealer for all your backup power generator needs.
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Smart Access Control Systems for your home or business
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Advance Energy Management Systems
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Solar Panel and battery storage systems for your home or business
Renewable Energy Solutions
At Osprey Electric we have a team of experts who specialize in renewable energy systems and offer full support for all your solar and of your battery storage needs. Whether you are looking to reduce energy costs, increase energy efficiency, lower your carbon footprint, or increase your energy independence, installing solar power is a smart and sustainable choice for your home or business in Tofino and Ucluelet.
Want to go green in your home or business? Solar panels combined with a battery backup system will not only improve your energy efficiency- it will also give you peace of mind during the powerful storms of the West Coast, with backup battery storage, you can keep your home or business powered through outages and storms, ensuring uninterrupted electricity when you need it the most. And better yet, pair this system up with a standby generator to have almost unlimited power without the need for the utility!
Osprey Electric Solar Experts will provide a seamless experience from consultation to installation with expert guidance and support every step of the way.
If you are looking for more information on:
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Solar Panel Installations
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Batter Storage Solutions
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Energy-Efficient Upgrades
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Available BC solar rebates and incentives in Tofino and Ucluelet
Osprey Electric is here to help, contact us today to get started with your free design and proposal!
Why Choose Osprey Electric for Tofino and Ucluelet?
At Osprey Electric we are proud to be part of the communities of Tofino and Ucluelet. We offer a local experience and understand the unique challenges and needs of the communities on the West Coast. Our team of Certified and Experienced Electricians provide comprehensive electrical services with a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation with exceptional customer service and support.
Whether you have a residential, commercial or solar project, or if you need and electrician in Tofino or Ucluelet, Osprey Electric has you covered.
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Automatic Standby Generator?This is a permanently installed generator mounted to a concrete pad and hardwired into your electrical system fed by a hard piped gas line.
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Automatic Transfer Switch?This is the part that controls what is powering your home, utility or the generator. Normally installed inside next to your main panel, or close to the generator.
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Load Shedding?Load shedding is a method of maximizing the loads backed up by generators undersized to the system by giving the generator the ability to drop certain larger loads in the event that they are overloaded. For example if we had a house with a peak demand of 20KW, we might be able to utilize a smaller 14KW or 18KW by utilizing load shedding on the heat pump and hot water tank. This helps keeps fuel consumption and costs down without compromising functionality!
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What types of fuel can you use?Typically home standby generators are propane or natural gas, but diesel options are also available.
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What can an automatic standby generator power?Smaller installations may be for only the bare essentials (fridge, freezer, water pump, etc.) larger installations may be the entirety of your home including heat, hot water, cooking appliances etc.
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How long will an automatic standby generator last?On average, with the appropriate servicing and maintenance, these generators can last up to 3,000 hours of use but we have also seen much more!
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How long will an automatic standby generator run during a power outage?This depends on your fuel source. Run on natural gas it will run indefinitely. Run on propane it really depends on your loads and the propane tank size. The most common tank is an 80G and most generators consume 2G/hr at 50% so roughly 40 hours. That being said your can always parallel these tanks for a longer runtime.
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Where can I put the generator?Automatic standby generators require 5’ separation from all windows, doors, vents of any kind as well as 10’ from fuel sources and heat pumps. Otherwise they need 18” separation behind from any combustible surfaces and 3’ on either end for intake and exhaust.
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How do I know what size generator I need?This is a free service we offer, but essentially to calculate the generators size we need to identify all the loads the generator will be backing up. Once we have this list we can determine each items power demand in watts and calculate our minimum generator size (eg. well pump 1800 watts, fridge 1000W, freezer 800W, therefore we would require 3600W or a 3.6KW generator minimum)
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How loud are they?61-67dB – I know, “what does that mean?” Well to put it in perspective, 60-70dB is normal conversation. A vacuum cleaner is 70-75dB. The noise inside a car at 100 km/hr is 70dB.
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Sounds great, but how much does it cost?!"Supply and installation can be anywhere from $7500 - $22,000 depending on model, design, existing site conditions, fuel source, and electrical systems. If this is outside of your budget, you may try a more cost effective portable generator with a manual transfer switch.
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Osprey Electric is a full service electrical contractor providing residential and commercial service in Western BC and Vancouver Island. We are fully insured, bonded, and WCB approved.