Solihull Electrical News

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2010-11-02T12:34:00.000-07:00

Kids and Electricity

2010-07-22T07:59:00.000-07:00

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.

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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

2010-07-22T07:50:00.000-07:00

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

2010-07-13T06:51:00.000-07:00

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

2010-07-08T07:45:00.000-07:00

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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Why do your light bulbs keep blowing?

2010-06-09T08:09:00.000-07:00

Light bulbs blowing does not necessarily mean that there is a fault in your wiring as your fuses or MCB would have picked this up first.

The main reason for a faulty bulb is the quality of the bulb itself, the saying 'you get what you pay for' has never been so true in this instance. Cheap bulbs won't last long as even the smallest surge in electricity will cause them to blow. Spending a little extra on a quality bulb will save you money in the long term.

Another reason would be a loose connection between the bulb and the fitting and will cause the bulb to blow. Make sure that fittings are tight and the bulb is tightly fitted to avoid this

Don't forget to ask our electrician questions and we will be happy to answer them

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How to wire a plug

2010-06-07T01:34:00.000-07:00

Wiring a plug is one of those tasks that we all face at one point in our lives, but it is surprising how many people have never done it or don't know how to do it. It is one of those questions that you feel silly asking, but you are not alone.

Below I explain how to safely wire a plug.

The terminal at the top of the plug is the Earth terminal, this is where the green and yellow wire goes (if there is one). Double insulated appliances do not need an earth wire!

The brown wire goes to the Live terminal which is connected to the fuse, which is on the right. The best way to remember which side the brown is on is to take the second letter 'R' and take this as meaning right.

The blue wire connects to the neutral terminal on the left of the plug. The best way to remember which side the blue wire is on is to take the second letter 'L' and take this as meaning left.

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The Basics of Home Electrics

2010-06-01T11:46:00.000-07:00

Plumbing and electrical systems in the home may seem as different as any two things could be. Although there are many similarities.

Water is pumped into your house so that when you turn your tap on, the water flows through it.

Electricity is sent to your home under pressure through wires using voltage that is measure in volts. When any electrical equipment is switched on (like water) the electricity flows at a rate called amperes or amps. Electricity is converted to power, measured in watts or kilowatts (1000 watts is equal to 1 kilowatt) The energy used is measure is kilowatts per hours (KWH).

Every house is installed with an electricity meter which measures the amount of electricity that the household is using so that they can work what to charge you. The meter registers how many kilowatts per hour are being used.

Homes each have 3 main lines that supply 110-120/220-240 volts ac (alternating current). The 3 wires provide 110-120 v for electrical devices such as lighting and small appliances while the 220-240v is used for devices such as tumble driers and electric heating.

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