We all love to plan and manage our own renovations. We get the plans, buy the equipment, check which walls or structure we can safely put down, but there is one thing we often forget about, electricity. Electricity in the home is one of the biggest dangers; it is the invisible killer who has bought many home renovators.
Before you begin planning your home renovation, you will receive a copy of the plans with a copy of the wiring diagram of your home. If your home is older, there may not be an easy-to-assess wiring diagram, but that doesn"t mean you can"t get one. Contact a licensed electrician and have them send someone home to give you advice and peace of mind. You may not need the whole house, but it"s a good idea for the future.
When you have an electrician at your home, it is a good time to let them pass through your home and perform a comprehensive security check of your wiring. They can tell you if your wiring complies with the code, if there are potential hazards, and whether you may need to consider upgrading or replacing a wiring.
Once you have a professional identity, it is important to consider where the electrical cables run into your walls and cavities. You can"t just drive drills or chainsaws through the walls or cupboard wherever you want. Even if you do not cut anywhere near the electrical cables, it is vital that the power is not only turned off at the main switch, but also turned off. If you think you can"t handle this, have a professional come out and show you how to switch off and isolate your supply mains.
This way you can renovate with confidence, knowing that even if you accidentally cut a wire or damage it, or someone turns it on a device, everything is safe. You can"t take any risks when it comes to your family.
RCDs offer a level of personal protection that ordinary fuses and circuit breakers cannot provide. Fixed circuit breakers are around 97% reliable, which improves if they are tested regularly.
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