What happens during an electrical inspection

 

Many homeowners request an electrical inspection when they realise that there is a major electrical fault. Many think that an electrical inspection is an expensive and time-consuming process. However, this is not true. An electrical inspection is a simple but very important process that can reveal potential electrical problems in your home. As they say, prevention is better than cure. If you can detect problems in time, it will be much easier and cheaper to solve them. The main purpose of an electrical inspection is to find out if your home's electrical system is in good condition or if it needs to be repaired.

Wiring inspection

Wiring is the heart of the home's electrical system. When you ask an electrician to come and inspect your home, the first thing he will do is check the wiring system. Among the important things that the electrician will check is whether there are any damaged or exposed wires. If your home's wiring system was made more than 40 years ago, the electrician will advise you to switch from aluminium wiring to copper wiring, which is more efficient, durable and safe. Any damage detected in the wiring system will be recorded.

Inspection of lighting and switches

The inspector will then proceed to inspect the lights and switches. He will carefully check all lights (interior and exterior) to see if they are in good condition. If halogen lamps are still being used, the inspector will recommend switching to LED lighting, which is more energy efficient and durable. Similarly, if most of the electrical sockets in your home are two-pronged, the inspector will advise you to switch to three-pronged sockets, which are safer and suitable for modern electrical appliances.

Overvoltages

Overvoltages can not only damage your valuable electrical appliances, but can also cause a fire. The inspector will carefully check the stability of the power supply for overvoltages. If so, he may recommend the installation of surge protection devices to reduce the risk of excess power damaging electrical appliances.

Electrical leakage inspection

Electricity leaks usually occur if there is a problem in the wiring system. If you have noticed a sudden increase in your monthly electricity bill, it could be the result of an electricity leak. The inspector will use various tools to identify the source of the leak.

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