Electricity is an essential part of modern life, and of course is a necessity in a modern home. Electricity is part of the household chores, as well as entertainment, however it is also something that if misused or if it is not properly maintained can also be dangerous to the home and to those living there.

 

Many electrical accidents can be the cause of well intentioned DIY work in the home – this can lead to things like an electrical fire or electric shock when done incorrectly, so whenever electric is involved you should always get a professional like this electrician Cheltenham based company www.dpalmerelectrical.co.uk/electrician-near-me/electrician-cheltenham/ to do the job for you.

 

These are some of the common home DIY jobs that can lead to electrical problems and accidents…

 

Rewiring a Plug – The biggest hazards with this is using cheap parts from a supplier that does not make parts to a high enough safety standard, and not checking the instructions to ensure that you are doing the job correctly.

 

Drilling into the Wall – To put shelving up or hang pictures, you will need to drill into the wall. But the problem here is the fact that this can mean drilling into an electricity cable. You should always use a wire detector to check for cables in the wall before drilling.

 

Changing a Lightbulb – Yes, even something as simple as changing a lightbulb can lead to an electrical accident sometimes. Make sure that you always have the light switched off when doing this and also that the bulb you are using is the correct wattage for the light that you are putting it into.