By Brian
Electrical wiring involves connecting wires to appliances such as sockets, switches, lights, and more to the main distribution point to maintain the power supply.
Electricity is a necessity in any home in Melbourne today. It is needed for water heating, lighting, air conditioning and much more. However, electricity can be dangerous to handle, and you need to hire a professional for electrical wiring installation and repairs.
Types of Electrical Wiring Services That Are Necessary for Your Home
- Installation of safety switches, circuit breakers and surge diverters
Safety switches are installed to monitor and detect problems with your home’s electricity flow. It then cuts off the power, immediately averting any risks posed.
Surge diverters protect your home from power surges that may occur due to lightning strikes. Without a surge diverter, the excess voltage is transferred to the wiring causing damage to electrical appliances.
Circuit breakers give protection against power overload on sockets.
Always contact a professional electrician to ensure your home is fitted with these safety gadgets.
- Installation and upgrades of switchboards
A switchboard in good condition adds to your electrical safety and ensures you get enough power supply.
Switchboards and fuse boards in most old Melbourne homes are old with poor functionality. Most of them are considered obsolete. With such switchboards, the risk of electrical fire increases.
Another hazardous type of switchboard is one that comes with rewireable ceramic fuses. These do not match up to the required safety standards.
Switchboards that meet the required standards should have an automated trip circuit breaker with safety switches in case of any electrical issues.
Why switchboard upgrades are necessary:
- With the growing need for electrical equipment in our homes, outdated switchboards experience short-circuits and power overload. They also may catch fire leading to losses.
- You will need an upgrade if you experience constant power outages or fuses that blow often or if your lights keep on flickering.
- House rewiring
Rewiring your home involves removing wires inside walls that are outdated and replacing them with modern wiring. It would be best to protect your household from electrical risks by making sure rewiring is done by a professional.
You will need rewiring if you are renovating your home, need more outlets and switches or if the wires are old.
Signs that your home needs rewiring:
- If you experience a burning smell from your walls. This means that there may be fire. It could also be an indication of worn-out wires and insulations or loose connections.
- Light bulbs burn out frequently. This shows that the current cables in your house do not support the light bulbs.
- If you have burnt electrical outlets and switch plates. This means that there is wire sparking and shorting.
- Popping or sizzling sounds that are coming from your light switches or power outlets.
- Tripping circuit breakers. You may experience this when using some appliances in your home. This means that there is too much power going through that circuit.
Why Hire a Professional?
We prefer doing repairs on our own to save money, but this might end up being more costly with electricity. Here are a few reasons why you need an electrician.
Safety!
Always put your safety and that of your household first. Electricity is dangerous to work with. You need to have the right tools, expertise, and safety training to handle any electrical wiring.
Doing the repairs on your own with no experience can lead to safety hazards, including fires and electrical shock. Sadly, these hazards may be fatal.
Peace of mind
Electrical wiring done by a professional electrician is often guaranteed. They ensure your house is protected from electrical mishaps.
Cost
Hiring an electrician saves you cost on damages that may occur if done by a person without the required professional know-how.
Fisher Brothers Electrical is the best company to contact when you need electrical wiring in Melbourne. Our services include:
- House rewiring
- Switchboard upgrades
- Safety switch installations
- Mains upgrades
- Mains overhead conversions
- Electrical pit installations
Electricians at Fisher Brothers Electrical are qualified and know the importance of electrical safety at home. We understand that human life is the most valuable thing one has. Because of that, we ensure to deliver quality services as soon as you need them.