Tips for Homeowners & Business owners

Electricity doesn't care if you're a homeowner in Forest of Dean or running a pub in

Abergavenny. It doesnt take much of a fault, to do lasting damage.

Here are some tips which may help you out:

Home owners

Please remember regulations can vary depending on region.

some links that could come in handy:

For general electrical guidance and useful downloads.

https://www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/guidance/

Approved documents- Building regs, for consideration before a project.

https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/approved-documents

For older homes with asbestos.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/asbestos-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology/asbestos-general-information

Consumer units explained

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6w-ASh6eKw

Surge protection explained

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJ9m90vF8c0

Landlord, Bussiness owners

Please remember regulations can vary depending on region.

Coming soon

Are regulations the same in england and wales?

Can my house/building fail a EICR?

Why is my RcD tripping?

Why is there a green and yellow cable clamped to my water/gas pipes?

Can i do my own electrical work?

Simple tasks like changing a bulb are fine, if you feel competent to do it, but most work (new circuits, consumer unit upgrades, bathroom electrics) must legally be carried out by a competent person under Part P of the Building Regulations. Carrying out your own electrical work has significant risks, including shocks, fires, or invalidating property insurance. Please be careful.

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