Reasons why you shouldn't do electrical repairs

While there are many jobs in your office that you can complete on your own, such as painting the walls, cleaning wood floors, or installing a new coffee machine in the kitchen, doing electrical work is not one of them. If you think rewiring a simple connection is something someone with little experience is capable of, here are nine reasons that say otherwise.

Electric shock

Reasons why you shouldn't do electrical repairs
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One of the biggest areas of concern when doing your own inexperienced electrical work is electric shock. It could be a little jolt that burns your fingers, or it could kill you in seconds, especially if you work with high voltages. Average lighting and power sockets in common commercial areas are around 110 volts, which can give your body a vigilant jolt. However, the voltage levels emitted by appliances such as an oven or computer can reach up to 240, which is deadly. Don't worry about risking your life and hire a certified electrical contractor to do the electrical repairs.

Danger of fire

Doing a bad job when it comes to electrical wiring, especially if you don't know what you're doing in the first place, will leave your commercial building at risk of burning to the ground. With so many connections and electrical components to work with, it's easy for someone inexperienced to place a single wire in the wrong spot and create a spark that does untold damage. This could be a dormant issue that doesn't make its presence known for weeks or months, putting you and your employees at risk, as well as buildings that are in close proximity to yours.

Inspection problems

An essential aspect of electrical repairs that is often overlooked by inexperienced DIYers at the passage of an inspection that follows after carrying out a larger electrical job. Failure to perform an inspection not only leaves you in danger for what you just did, but you can also be heavily fined. Thinking that you can hide a poorly done electrical job behind your walls without anyone discovering it will leave you in a position you don't want to be in.

Other hidden electrical dangers

There are certainly hidden electrical connections all over your office. Some lead to junction boxes, for example, which can create an electric shock hazard. Junction boxes are placed throughout the building with the purpose of being out of sight and out of mind, making them incredibly difficult to spot unless you are breaking down walls.

Lack of experience and tools

It is essential to use the right set of tools when doing electrical work. For example, regarding your safety, you should use insulated tools to protect yourself from electric shocks. If you don't have them or have no idea what the appropriate tools are in general, you shouldn't attempt to do your electrical work. As with many of these reasons, you risk injuring yourself, damaging your building, or incurring expensive repair costs across the board. Also, if you have minimal experience, don't hire more than you can manage. Again, it won't end well for you or your building.

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Lack of knowledge

Are your lights flickering or does your electrical panel keep shorting? With some research, you may think you have found the source of the problem and move on to fix it. However, that's probably not the case. If you don't know much about electrical wiring and repairs, there could easily be a bigger problem at hand that you aren't aware of. You could easily make the problem worse or risk your well-being and your building. Leave the diagnosis to a certified commercial electrical contractor.

Expensive repairs

Doing your electrical work can quickly get expensive if you have no idea what you are doing. Whether it's because you're buying all the new tools or need to hire a professional to fix the job you've been trying to do, you'll likely be spending a lot more than you would initially spend hiring someone up front. Save the headache and leave commercial electrical repairs to a certified electrician.

Why Electrician Northampton?

Calling 01604986007 SOS Electrician Northampton eliminates the risk of creating bigger problems and more money spent. You can also shop around and get quotes from different electricians and choose one that is convenient for you. Calling Northampton Electrician right away is the most convenient option when you have no experience with electrical work. It is always a good idea to consult with a Northampton Electrician Emergency Professional so that you can maintain your home properly and ensure the safety of you and your family.

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