Electrical

Copper wiring has long been used as the primary metal in electrical systems worldwide. As an experienced electrician and electrical teacher, I know why copper remains the best material for electrical cables, from residential homes to industrial applications. We will look at the many reasons why copper is the preferred choice for electrical wiring.

A circuit breaker is small a component of your home’s electrical system, designed to protect against potentially dangerous electrical problems. When a circuit breaker keeps tripping, it’s not just a minor inconvenience; it could be a sign of underlying issues that pose serious risks.

As a qualified electrician with many years of experience, I've encountered numerous discussions and debates regarding the safety of metal plug sockets. The question often arises, especially among homeowners and those involved in electrical projects: ARE METAL PLUG SOCKETS SAFE to use?

As a licensed electrician with many years of experience working in both residential and commercial buildings, I have encountered countless electrical systems with varying complexities. Among the essential components in these systems, the "common wire" often raises the most questions, particularly for those who are not familiar with electrical wiring and for those attempting DIY electrical work.

Working as an electrician, especially on a self-employed basis can involve a million dollar or million-pound tool kit, or at least, that's what it feels like at times. The truth is, there are many tools that are vital, many that are really useful and those that are not essential but can make jobs easier on occasion when the need is called for. What tools do electricians use? We will look at what I consider to be the essential tools for electrical work, the proper tools for each situation and maybe some handy ones for tight spaces.

As an electrician with years of experience, I have often been called in during power outages, especially during events like a tropical storm, winter storm, or hurricane season. One of the most common concerns homeowners have during these times is the safety of their food stored in the freezer.

WHAT DOES AN ELECTRICAL FIRE SMELL LIKE? Well, an electrical fire burning smell can like fish, burning plastic or a pungent sewer gas smell. The reasons for this are that electrical wiring is covered in a layer of flexible PVC insulation. When the wiring heats up, gets hot or burns, the PVC also gets hot and gives off chemical fumes as it smoulders.

Our home’s electrical system is a generally silent system that works away in the background, taken for granted and rarely maintained. We seldom experience problems with the fuse box, an electrical outlet, or other parts of the electrical installation. When problems occur, it can cause worry confusion and concern that there may be danger present.

Electric showers are a convenient and efficient way to heat water on demand, providing instant hot showers without the need for a separate water heater or boiler.

I understand that not everyone absolutely loves a huge electrical box on the wall of their hallway, living room or elsewhere. Some people will want these moved to another location, out of view or even to somewhere more accessible in case there are electrical problems and they need to reset the breaker. As an electrician myself, I am regularly asked if a consumer unit can be moved and the answer is nearly always YES, it is possible to MOVE A CONSUMER UNIT.