Every year, hundreds of fires are caused by bad electrical wiring in Queensland, most of these could have been prevented by calling your friendly electrician on The Gold Coast to check your electrical wiring system. The relatively inexpensive service is one of the cheapest insurance policies you can get. For a few hundred dollars, you can have peace of mind knowing your family and property is safe and secure from the dangers of electrical fires.
Although an electrician on Gold Coast
needs to do the final check there are some things you can do yourself to check
between their inspections such as:
·
Fuse box circuit breakers and safety switches
About once a month you should give your
safety switches and circuit breakers a visual inspection and if they are equipped
with a test button try this to ensure they are working properly.
Look for any signs of strain, heat
distortion, colouring or an unusual smell, Insects in your fuse box potentially
can cause a problem as can other pests such as rodents who like to chew the
insulation from electrical wires and connectors to keep their teeth in check
·
Sparks
When you plug in appliances and notice
sparks or the plugs feel warm or hot to touch it means there is some unusual
restriction so it’s important to call your friendly local electrician on The
Gold Coast to have the wiring checked and the appliances repaired or replaced
·
The age of the Building
Some older houses may no longer be
electrically compliant unless they have been up-graded and had new circuits
installed to cope with the increased load required by today’s usage of
electrical equipment. New buildings are required to pass stringent safety tests
and be wired according to the latest requirements, but need to be checked at
least every 5 years as they can be subject to the weather conditions, pests,
internal and external surges
Electrical
Safety Needs to be a Priority
Because electricity can’t be seen and the
wires are almost always kept inside walls under floors or in ceilings, it’s
very hard to tell the condition of a building’s electrical wiring without
specialised training and equipment. Some electrical items found in and around
the home that everyone should be aware of how to use and take care of are:
·
Extension cords or leads
These should only be a temporary solution
and protected from foot traffic, moisture and sharp objects. They should never
go through doorways, windows or from one building to another.
It’s vital they are in good condition and
regularly checked to ensure they are not compromised or damaged
·
Electrical Appliances
Before using any electrical appliance a
visual check should be made to ensure it’s not damaged and if any faults are
detected it should be repaired by a qualified electrician
·
Power Outlets or Points
These should be turned off before plugging
or unplugging appliances. If you detect and discolouration or signs of heat
they need to be checked by your local electrician on The Gold Coast
Powerboards are very popular and should be
used carefully, ensuring the appliances plugged into them are within their
rated capacity. They need to be placed in dry, well-ventilated areas and
switched off when not in use. Ask your local electrician on The Gold Coast to
wire in a new circuit and check your existing wiring to be safe.
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