Electrical and Lighting

Multi extension plugs
Safety Mark on the plug

Electrical works at home can be a major challenge for homeowners. Especially during those times when there is a circuit breaker trip and yet after turning it back on, it still trips. When this happens, it is clearly stating that there is an electrical leakage somewhere in the house. It would be quite a challenge to seek out the leak if you are not trained for this. Homeowners are advised on not to tamper with the switches or circuit breaker when such a situation happens. It is also being advised that all appliances at home be certified to be safe with the safety mark as seen in the picture above. During such situations, homeowners are advised to switch off all electrical switches and turn on the appliances one by one to check on the electrical faults. Sometimes, this could be caused by old electrical cables or faulty water heaters. There was once which I encountered personally at home with a leak from the water heater and this caused the circuit breaker to trip continuously. Without the help of a trained electrician, I would not have known about the leakage. HandymanHero workmen are trained to handle such situations. Let us know and we will despatch our trained workmen to rectify your issue and offer a temporary solution till the major work has been rectified.

Distribution Box
Dangling cables - poses a risk of power leakage and challenges during fault tracing

The distribution box is also where the main circuit breaker is located as well. This is the area where all the main electrical systems will meet. It is advisable not to touch the DB except to turn on the power.Cables should be kept in a tidy manner and not in this manner as shown in the picture above. The proper tidying of the electrical cables are for the ease of fault tracing and repair works when the need arises. 

An Electrician's Nightmare

Installation of lightings or replacement of lightings are easy with the right tools and knowledge. With the introduction of LED lightings for homes, we have seen an increased request for lighting replacements. Trained electricians will be very much needed for the replacement as this will take a considerable amount of experience to understand on the replacement procedures. Understanding the current electrical setup in your home is crucial and this helps in your ease of home lighting needs. You may have bought an expensive chandelier and would require the expertise of a trained electrician to fixed it up. For this, you may need the right tools for the job and there is a likelihood of the use of a special ladder for the extended height. With the right tools in place, it makes the job easier. Without the right tools, it becomes a challenge. 

Speak to us about your electrical and lighting needs. It does need to be a headache for you. Let us know your needs, and we will get it done for you.

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