Category: Pearls of Wisdom
Before working on any electrical circuit – advice from a professional electrician
“Before working on any electrical circuit isolate the supply by switching off the main switch and remove the fuse to the circuit that you are working on, If it is a circuit breaker switch off the main fuse and circuit breaker and remove the wires from the top of the circuit breaker. Place a sign…
Try putting in a new fuse – advice from a professional electrician
“Try putting in a new fuse instead of relying on your eyes telling you it hasn’t failed” – Will Irving
Do not use – advice from a professional electrician
“Do not use electrical equipment outside if it’s raining.” – Russell Headridge
When changing a socket – advice from a professional electrician
“When changing a socket remember to turn the power off” – Brian McAllister
Don’t assume – advice from a professional electrician
“Don’t assume it’s broken, check it’s switched on” – Will Irving