subject: House Wiring - What To Check Before You Start [print this page] Every household works with electricityEvery household works with electricity. Can you imagine life without it? Not having it would mean darkness at night, not being able to watch television or listen to the radio, and not being able to use the washing machine. Life can end up in chaos without it.
Even though it is an important item in our lives, many people also consider it as one of the most dangerous and feared areas. Each year we see hundreds of people getting treatment for fatalities resulted from an electric shock, a leak, etc. Nevertheless, there are still people who ignore such risks and continue to do tasks such as house wiring without any help.
It is true that sometimes waiting for the installation people to come will take ages. This will pressurize you into getting the house wiring done by yourself. Before attempting such acts, it is important that you give the following points a little thought.
Since you are not a certified electrician, it is good to plan ahead and get the right tools needed for the house wiring process. Safety comes first; therefore switch off the main electric supply. Do not go to hurry yourself in trying to do the house wiring. Never go beyond your capabilities, as it could be dangerous. In majority of countries, attempting to do house wiring alone is illegal. Keep in mind that if by any chance a fire occurs as a result of the house wiring you were trying to do, the chances of the house insurance working in your favor is very low.
Let's look at how electricity passes around the house. What really happens is that, the electric current passes through the service provider cables at full flow. This current flows right into the house wiring circuit. The light we get results from the current being flowed through the live wires of the house and then passed on to light switches, sockets, etc.
If you are doing the house wiring by yourself, always remember to fix a fuse. The fuse will protect the circuit from being overloaded with electricity. This has a safety mechanism of which when an overload occurs, the fuse will automatically trip, warning you that there is something wrong in the whole electricity system in the house. Pressing the switch will restore the electricity.
House wiring can be complicated if you are unaware of the different colored wires. Getting help from a certified electrician would be the best thing to do.
