Some 43 per cent of UK homes have suffered a water leak. As well as wasting precious water, unaddressed water leaks could well be the reason behind your electricity tripping. If you experience your electrics, or one circuit switch constantly tripping, seemingly for no reason, then read on.
If you’ve just bought a new home, or have lived in your existing property for some time, it’s worth giving thought to your wiring. Namely, how old is it and is it safe? Did you know that if your property is more than 25 years old, it’s time to check whether the wiring is safe or even legal?
Definitive Electrical is committed to providing the highest standards of electrical services throughout the Derby, Nottingham, Chesterfield and wider East Midlands area. Because quality and safety are paramount throughout every aspect of every job we deliver, we’re committed to ensuring that our pricing reflects this, and is fair, transparent and competitive.
According to the oxford dictionary the definition of an electrician is “a person whose job is to connect, repair, etc. electrical equipment”
Sounds pretty straightforward right?
Some would be fooled into thinking that it's an easy job, and that anybody can turn their hand to some electrical maintenance and whilst some minor electrical repairs are not illegal, they are not recommended either.
Whether you’re a homeowner or tenant, it’s highly likely that you’ve recently considered enhancing your home in one way or another. The past year has motivated us to tackle some of those outstanding, and in some cases, trifling home improvement jobs. From decorating, to improving audio-visual features, to home improvements spanning bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchens.
About that outbuilding you’ve thought about renovating, or that cabin kit you’ve had your eye on - Homeworking is here to stay, it seems. The recent lockdowns we’ve had to adapt to have not been in vain though: They’ve taught us to reevaluate our processes; to appreciate our time more; and that we don’t need to clock into a distant building every single day of the week.
When searching for a qualified and registered electrician to complete either a project, maintenance or maybe even in an emergency where do you begin?
Now, more than ever we understand the need to support our local businesses and build lasting connections with people that we know that we can trust.
Using a local electrician has a number of benefits to customers.
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A fuse box that keeps tripping indicates that there is a problem with either a faulty electrical item or wiring in your home.
RCDs (Residual Current Devices) look for abnormal currents and shut off the power supply the moment they detect anything unusual. They are a vital safety device and protect you from electric shocks, so while the tripping may seem annoying, bear in mind that it is keeping you safe whilst flagging to you that there is something wrong.
In these strange times, we are all spending a lot more time at home and if we are lucky enough, in the garden. But how can we make sure the places we want to relax in are as safe as possible?
The past few years have seen around 8,500 admissions to hospital for gardening or DIY related accidents a year. Lawnmowers and electric tools are at the top of the offenders list.
Electric mowers and other power tools should always be used with an RCD which will cut off the power quickly in the event of an accident.
As a Landlord, it is important to act on your electrical safety obligations, or you could be exposed to significant financial risk from fines, invalidated insurance and most importantly, an increased risk of harm to tenants. Dangerous electrics can contribute to a serious risk of fire, extreme cold, and insufficient lighting.
