Expert Electricians in Oadby

Simple checks can save your life!! Millions of people in the UK expose themselves and their families to potentially fatal electrical accidents in their home by making simple blunders, down to a lack of knowledge about the dangers of electricity. It is important to make sure that the electrical installation in your property is well maintained, and we recommend that you use a registered electrician to check that it is safe. However, there are a number of simple checks that you can carry out yourself: - Check that you have RCD protection in your fusebox - Make sure that your plug sockets are not overloaded. Electrical Safety First has developed an online “socket calculator” to help you to check that yours are safe - Ensure that plugs, sockets and light fittings are not damaged - Check that visible cables and leads are in good condition - Check that you don’t store combustible materials around your fusebox, electricity meter or electrical intake -Don’t use the top of the microwave for extra storage -Never trail cables under carpets or rugs -Never take mains-powered electrical items into the bathroom -Always switch off your electrical items when they are not in use Your...