Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters are primarily used as an electric shock prevention device. They are designed to trip when tiny levels of electrical current go astray from an electrical circuit. They are far more sensitive than a circuit breaker as they are set to a very low trip level or around 6mA, that 6 milli amps or 6 thousandths of an amp (Unit of electrical current). Whilst this is extremely low, higher levels of electrical current can begin to cause harm to the human body.

With the ever-increasing number of appliances, chargers, and devices that we are plugging in to our homes electrical system many new homeowners are finding that there is an inadequate number of socket-outlets in their homes. Whilst there is no legal requirement for a minimum number of electrical outlets in the wiring regulations or building regulations, there is a recommended minimum depending upon the size of the room. An increased number of socket outlets will mean less reliance on extension leads reducing the risk of overloading extension cords, fire risk and trip hazards.

Rubber wiring has not been used in the UK since approximately the mid-1950s. Other countries may have used rubber wiring for a longer or shorter period than this. Whilst rubber wiring was ok when installed many decades ago, it was never intended to last until now and any black rubber cables that are still in use today are likely to be dangerous. As the rubber has aged it has become brittle and the slightest movement is likely to cause the rubber to fracture and fall away. This will leave bare metal wiring exposed, live to the touch, cables shorting out and a high risk of electrical fires.

Electric Vehicles (EV) are becoming increasingly popular in 2024 along with a growing charging network, but before making your purchase there are vital pieces of information that you need to know that you may not have considered. Such things as: What is the range on a full charge?

There are many situations we come across during our weekly work where we know that things aren’t right. This is one of those situations. We can see from the photograph that there is a large hole in the top of this electrical enclosure. The enclosure is also hanging off and the switch inside is mounted at an angle. Generally, this is very poor!

There are many place throughout our homes that electrical accessories are installed, floor level sockets, light switches halfway up the walls and pull cord ceiling switches. These are all common areas where one would expect to find such things. There are slightly more obscure places where electrical outlets might appear such as electrical sockets in harder to reach areas. A PLUG SOCKET IN CUPBOARD is a common occurrence in many kitchens throughout the UK but is it safe? Is it right? Is it ok?

Buzzing sounds from speakers can be very annoying and detrimental to your audio listening experience. Whether you're dealing with vehicle audio systems, computer speakers, PA systems, or home audio setups, there are common reasons for this. This article will guide you through various effective solutions to rid the buzzing noise, covering topics like grounding and earthing issues, electromagnetic interference, and the use of a ground loop isolator.

When your consumer unit or fuse box needs to be replaced there are some fantastic new features on modern consumer units that offer excellent protection against electric shock, overload, electrical fires, arcing and sparking and much more. There are many different parts to a consumer unit so it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with them.

Electrical wires carry the electrical current around the wiring in our homes and businesses. Throughout the electrical circuit it will be necessary to join wires together to send power to other parts of the building. Where this happens, we create an Electrical Junction. The ELECTRICAL JUNCTION is a place where wiring is split and power is diverted from one place to another, electrical connections generally need to be installed in a safe place and mainly accessible should any new wires need to be added or maintenance carried out.

Electrical plug sockets in our homes can provide years of trouble-free service when properly cared for but what happens when dirt, debris, dust or even liquids spill into the socket?