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.

You will get “shocked” when you have read my introduction, but yes, a wrongly installed electrical outlet can shock you.

There have been many accidents about fire and shocks caused by electricity. Sadly, the numbers don’t lie. So, if you believe you’re safe and will never be caught on a fire, think again.

And according to the Dep. of Patron and Work Protection’, for the year 2006 to 2007 (present), there are 929 electric shocks, 22 serious electrical accidents, and 5 fatalities that took place and have been reported.

An electrical shock is defined as an incident where no wounds are sustained, but precautionary hospital therapy is sought. A heavy electric accident is defined as an incident in which a person requires assessment or treatment at a medical facility. The bigger the amperes get into your body the lethal it can get. Low currents that will get into your body may lead to you mild sensations, medium currents could cause you muscle paralysis or burn your skin to a certain degree, and massive currents can stop your breathing.

To forestall perils due to faulty

electric wiring layout like electrical shocks, fire, and other electrical accidents. Be certain to follow a few of these basic tips:

These are often installed in fixed to a wall receptacles where electricity and water are most sure to come in contact (i.e bathrooms, laundry rooms, outside ). GFCIs monitor electrical current and can switch a circuit off before injury occurs. Always use correctly rated fuses in all electric appliances ;

Never run electrical wires under carpets ;

As much as feasible, never run three or more appliances in one plug or socket;

Do not buy unacceptable electric appliances or electrical supplies; and

Always check up on your indoor electrical wirings and plugs and then extend electrical circuit outdoor plugs too.

Three-prong plugs — electrical outlets in modern houses might have three-wire receptacles. The third prong offers a trail to ground along that the electrical current travels. As a tip: Never clip the third prong off a plug to make it fit a two-hole outlet