Tips and advice
- Each year, defective wiring or appliances cause approximately 9000 fires. Recent surveys show that over 2 million homes in the UK need some kind of electrical repair, older properties are especially at risk. There are 2000 injuries from electrocution, many of which are due to DIY or amateur repair jobs, this is why the institute of Electrical Engineers recommend that wiring installations are examined every 10 years by a qualified electrician.
If you are considering major alterations in your home or office, stop and consider the electrical implications...
- New bathrooms, kitchens, and floors might need to be lifted to trace cables etc. It can make works impossible.
- Cables and circuits may need upgrading if you are considering installing a new shower or other high current device.
- It can be disappointing and costly to spend money on building works only to realise further works are required to repair a hidden electrical fault...get it checked first!
