Safety Tip 3: Old Wiring

If you are going to go under your house or into the roof space you should be aware of exposed electrical wiring caused by either old age, rodent damage or substandard wiring practices.

Its always a good idea not to touch the wiring system and to turn off the main switch to ensure your safety, particularly if you have old electrical wiring enclosed in steel conduit (similar to the photos below), as the joints of the old conduit are sometimes not intact, and there is no continuity of the earthing provided by the steel conduit.

conduit examples

If you are unsure of the safety and condition of your electrical installation contact us to carry out a safety inspection.