New Sockets and Switches

New Sockets and Switches

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New Sockets and switches can be either inside or outside and can really helpful for making mowing your garden easier or plugging in that Christmas tree! 

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Although installing new sockets and switches may sound like something you could do yourself, however, unless you know what you're doing and looking for, you may not be covered by your home insurance if it causes a fire. Additionally, there can be a risk of electric shock, blowing the power to the rest of your home, damaging an appliance plugged in to that socket. 

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With all this in mind, for safety and to ensure the work is to code, it is highly recommended to hire a professional, registered and certified electrician, especially if you need to run new wiring, install in a new location, or are working with unfamiliar wiring

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We have seen sockets that have insulation breakdown to dangerous levels which the home owner was completely unaware of, sockets which have very old wiring or wiring which is too short for the new box going in and so need adjustment. It really is worth ensuring you call a qualified electrician to carry out the work needed on your home, not just because of the dangers it can cause if not correctly installed, but because of the hidden dangers that a qualified, experienced professional can spot and catch before it escalates.

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