Kids and Electricity

To prevent a child from getting an electrical shock from an outlet, buy durable socket covers and insert them into every outlet in the house. In addition, educate your child from a young age to stay away from sockets. When possible, sockets should be concealed behind furniture or secluded behind a safety gate.

It is always a worry when kids play near wall sockets. they are at a perfect height to tempt their curiosity. Using durable socket covers inserted into the socket will help put this risk at bay.

In addition it is advisable to educate children at a young age of the dangers that electricity holds.

Overhead Powerlines

We've all seen the public notice adverts when we were kids, maybe the one where the boy is trying to retrieve the kite from the pylon. This is a danger that still exists so again, it is important to educate children about these dangers.

Consult your local Solihull Electrician if you have any concerns.

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We have now added safety tips to our website

After the success and usefulness of the Safety Tips Electrical News Blog we have now added a selection of helpful hints and tips to our website.

Although we always recommend seeking advice from a qualified electrician, there are still simple jobs you can do yourself safely.

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Electrical Safety Tips

Although most electrical repairs require a qualified licensed electrician, there are still several jobs you can do around the house to save calling one out and paying unnecessary costs. As long as you are safe you will be astonished as to what you can achieve.

A Solihull Electrical electrician are always a phone call away to advise on certain jobs you can do yourself like:

• It is good practice to make all family members be familiar where the master switch is that cuts off all the electric and how to turn off the electric

• If water is in contact with any electricity then you must never enter the water until the electricity is turned off, via the master switch

• When working with electricity make sure the tools are insulated

• If you have the need to reach the circuit board via a ladder or stepladder, ensure that this aid is made of wood to reduce the possibility of shock

• It is useful to make a note of what exactly each fuse controls which receptacles in your home so you know which fuse would say switch off the upstairs lights.

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CCTV and Home Security, cheaper than you think

We are now offering great deals with CCTV and Home Security Installations. There is no better time than now to think about installing security in your home.

Take a look around your home and notice the wealth of contents around you, including what's in front of you. From iPods, computers, flat screen tv's to blue ray players, games consoles and more importantly your personal belongings like jewellery and money.

Over recent years our homes have been flooded with all sorts of new technology, making our homes a haven for criminals. The 'it will never happen to me' approach is seen all to often.

90% of all callouts for CCTV and home security are the result of someone experiencing or knowing someone who have recently had a break in at their home. All to often this is too late and they have already lost something precious to them.

With the advancements in technology, there have been great improvements in home security, which in turn has made it more affordable, give Solihull Electrical a call for a no obligation discussion on what would be suitable for you.

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