Electrical Safety


It is recommends that a periodic inspection and test of the electrical installation should be carried out by a registered electrician at least every five year. The electrical works should meets the national standards

“You should never try to carry out your own electrical repairs”

However, there are number of simple, visual checks that you can carry out yourself
1)      Check your RCD protection in your fuse-box
2)      Make sure that your plug sockets are not overloaded
3)      Ensure that plugs and sockets are not damaged
4)      Check that visible cables and leads are in good conditions
5)      Check that your light fittings are not visibly damaged and that down-lighters are in good working condition
6)      Check that you are not storing combustible materials around your fuse-box, electric meter or electrical ins-take
7)      Never trail cables under carpets or rugs

8)      Always switch off your electrical items when they are not in use

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