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WHY LOOSE ELECTRICAL SOCKETS ARE DANGEROUS AND HOW TO REPAIR THEM

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  Over time, electrical sockets in the home can become loose. You may notice that the box wobbles or the plug pulls out of the socket. These problems can be annoying and potentially dangerous. If you have a loose socket, you should have it repaired as soon as possible. LOOSE SOCKETS Loose sockets cannot be repaired. The entire socket must be replaced. These sockets can become loose after frequent use. We recommend that you contact an authorised electrician to replace the socket. WOBBLY BOX A loose socket is often caused by a box built too deeply into the wall. This is not a problem with the socket, but a problem with the installation of the box. If the socket box wobbles, you risk loosening the wires. In turn, loose wires can cause a fire. CAN I REPAIR A WOBBLY BOX MYSELF? Technically, it is possible to repair a wobbly box yourself, but the work is quite challenging, difficult or even dangerous for the inexperienced. As with all household electrical work, we advise against DIY rep...

How does an electrical safety switch save lives?

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 Do you want your home to be safe for everyone? Then look no further than installing an electrical safety switch , designed to provide protection against electric shocks. It can happen that you get an electric shock due to a short circuit in your home. For this reason, a safety switch can ensure electrical safety by cutting off the power supply as soon as a problem occurs. Do you know what makes a safety switch a better option than a circuit breaker? It works within milliseconds to interrupt the electricity. Consequently, it can save you from electric shocks. Electric shocks can cause injury or worse. Therefore, you should never overlook the benefits of a circuit breaker when it comes to electrical work. It can protect you from these shocks by cutting off the power supply. As soon as an electrical problem is detected, a safety switch cuts off the electricity. Simply make sure that a safety switch is installed on all circuits. A professional and certified electrician can install saf...