Posts Tagged ‘Certificates’

Any one considering electric do-it-yourself would be well advised to reconsider undertaking such a role because there are numerous pitfalls that will have terrible implications – and it is illegal. Is your life, or your folks’s lives, worth the few greenbacks you may save?

And if you do manage to install two power points, or rewire the patio, you will have difficulty selling your house if you don’t have certificates of compliance for all electrical work finished. Then you’ll have to use an electrician to rewire what you have tried, doubtless even costing you more if it’s a botched job.

And if it’s a botched job your place and everybody’s safety is seriously threatened by potential electrical shocks and fire. Don’t expect your insurance company to remunerate you for any loss or damage to your property, or life, a certificate of compliance.

Quite regularly electricians are called out when people think that there’s a difficulty with the wiring when in fact they have a minor electrical problem causes by something else such as a light or appliance. a light or appliance. This may be simply fixed by the householder, saving you the price of an electrician, and saving the electrician’s time as well.

Some common electric issues that are simply fixed include:

• A light doesn’t work: Check the light world hasn’t blown or wants replacing.

Regularly it is found that the appliance is the problem and not the powerpoint.

• Electricity goes out when an appliance is turned on, or the circuit breaker is continually tripped meaning you need to go to the switchboard to turn the electricity back on. This is frequently due to a faulty electrical appliance as well.

Tip : When checking faulty electrical appliances folk regularly forget the stove and oven. These regularly use electric starters which are often the causes of faults.

Note: If you are uncertain about any of the above or don’t feel safe, please contact an electrical contractor. Or if the circuit breaker keeps switching itself off then it’s a sign to call in the pros. Always select safety first.