Electrical work isn’t as simple a task as you may think – especially for DIY-ers without experience in the industry! Whilst enthusiasm can make up for expertise in many areas, electrical systems just aren’t one of them. After all, the chances of starting a fire or electrocuting yourself are extremely high.
There are many common DIY electrical mistakes that people make in their Auckland homes, and this blog covers just three. However, before we dive into the faults, if you have attempted DIY electrical work at home, don’t panic just yet. Redline Electrical can help, as an expert electrician in South Auckland.
Read on for more.
Installing your outlets incorrectly
One of the most frequent mistakes for DIY-ers is wiring electrical outlets improperly. Worryingly, this error can lead to reversed polarity or improper grounding, which causes your home appliances to malfunction, and thus pose serious safety risks. All it takes is one spark to start a fire!
At Redline Electrical, our team ensures that all of your outlets are installed in compliance with NZ’s safety codes, including the Electrical (Safety) Regulations of 2010. This gives our South Auckland-based clients complete peace of mind, and safety at home.
Overloading your circuits
It’s a global problem that homeowners often overlook the power demand of their appliances, which leads to overloaded circuits. Overloaded circuits can cause your breakers to trip frequently, or, in disastrous cases, start an electrical fire.
In contrast, we at Redline Electrical assess your electrical load requirements, upgrade your wiring to meet them, and ensure that your circuits are distributed properly to handle the demands of modern electronics.
Failing to turn off the power
One of the most dangerous DIY mistakes is forgetting to turn off the power before starting electrical work. Importantly, we don’t just mean turning off a light switch! You have to turn the power off at the breaker box, because power must be killed to the circuit. This reduces the risk of electrocution, but almost every DIY project forgets to do it.
When you hire Redline Electrical, our professionals follow stringent safety procedures, ensuring the power is always off when handling electrical components to keep both your property and family safe. Nothing compares to our training in hazard prevention, and our experience makes us an extremely dependable worker.
For safe and expert electrical work, Redline Electrical gets the job done right first time. Don’t hesitate to contract the services of a professional electrician in South Auckland, today – when your property needs urgent electrical work, it’s better to be safe than sorry.