Basic rules for electrical wiring in a home


 Carry out routine home electrical inspections

Homeowners should periodically check their home's electrical system. Inspect all the things you can see in every room of your home to make sure they are working properly, including:

Plugs and switches work and plugs fit perfectly into sockets.

Sockets fit perfectly in the wall

Bulbs match the wattage of the lamps.

Fuses are plugged in and not broken

Large appliances are plugged into wall outlets, not into extension cords or surge protectors

Wires and cables are not damaged or crushed

No electrical appliances or cables come into contact with water.

Know the warning signs of potential problems

If you know the warning signs of electrical problems in your home, you can avoid many problems before they become disasters. If you notice any of the following signs, call a professional electrician to fix the problem as soon as possible.

Buzzing noises from electrical appliances, lamps, wiring or walls

Heat from switches, sockets or ceiling lights

Switches that flicker frequently

Lights that flicker frequently or bulbs that burn out quickly

Unusual smells near electrical cables

Sockets that spark

Damaged wires

Avoid overloading electrical circuits

Overloaded circuits are one of the main culprits of electrical fires. To avoid overloading the system, it is good to know how many amps an electrical outlet can take. 

It is recommended not to connect the following appliances to a surge protector or extension cord:

Air conditioners or space heaters

Refrigerators

Hair dryers or curling irons

Microwaves, air fryers, pressure cookers or slow cookers

Sump pumps

Install an arc fault circuit breaker 

ACFIs can detect when a harmful arc fault occurs in the home and cut off the power supply to prevent the risk of fire. 

Call the Emergency Electrician in Portsmouth. We are 24 hours available.


Location: Portsmouth, UK

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