Why DIY Electrical work is too dangerous
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The real reasons why you should never do your own electrical work. Why is it integral to hire an electrician for all electrical work. The risk is just too great.
DIY Electrical Work Versus a Skilled Electrician’s Work
Were you in a situation where an electrical problem seemed too easy that you think you can handle it yourself and will not need the help of an electrician?
Sometimes, the electrical work appears to be a task that you believe a handy person like you can flawlessly carry out. So why pay for the services of trained electricians when you can do the work yourself?
Let us take a look at the other side of the story. What if the electrical problem that you thought is just simple and easy to do turn out to be way too hard and dangerous which only professional electricians should deal with?
Here are the common scenarios where a licensed electrician is a better choice than choosing to do the electrical work yourself.
Correct size for wires and cables.
Electric wires have various sizes and each size tells the manner as well as the place for its appropriate use. If you happen to choose and install the wrong size, overheating and similar cases may take place. It is crucial for the wire and devices to match correctly. An electrician knows the suitable sizes for these wires and cables.
Properly installed outlets and switches.
A danger can be anticipated when an appliance is plugged in outlets and switches that are improperly installed. With the help of a professional, arcing as well as overheating, that results from loose wirings, can be prevented.
Accurate electrical box connections.
Electrical boxes intend to give protection against external elements. Therefore, it is very risky to try making connections outside of this electrical box. Any inexperienced person can be tempted to add or fill the electrical box beyond what it can bear. To get rid of overheating and short circuits which are consequences of abusing the box, you can seek the assistance of a qualified electrician.
Precise circuit wiring.
Those who do not have enough awareness on electrical work tend to replace blown fuses with larger-sized ones. Actually, the fuse gets blown or the breaker gets tripped over because of faulty circuit wiring. Knowing that the DIY electrical work is not successful, a complete system check will need to be performed by a professional in this field.
Matching light bulbs wattage.
Another common mistake is using a light bulb with greater wattage than required for the socket. Overheating in this situation is a possibility. Well-trained electricians make sure that they use the correct wattage for the light bulb, thereby preventing any dangers and accidents.
Controlled outlet maintenance.
Doing the electrical work yourself can inadvertently cause you to overloading an outlet and eventually the power board. Power boards are often assumed to being able to handle all appliances plugged into all the available outlets. But this is not true for all types of appliances; bigger appliances can strain a circuit.
For safety and effectiveness purposes, electrical work, either at home or in the office, should be left to the expertise of electricians instead of entrusting it to doing the work yourself.
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I think you have missed the biggest and most important reason for not doing your own electrical work- "It's ILLEGAL"
over a year ago by Glenn Koch -
Exactly!
over a year ago by danial_ahchow
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