Keep Your Home Safe this Christmas

AJOB Electrical Ltd your local electricians in Leeds want to wish you all a very Happy Christmas.

Every year over the Christmas season a number of families in the UK suffer as a result of poor electrical installations this can be as a result of the additional loads placed on an already suffering property or by introducing a hazard such as badly designed or maintained festive lighting.

Christmas lights for both indoor and outdoor are a big part of the Christmas celebrations. But consider are you putting your home and your loved ones at risk...

Follow this advice from the ESC (Electrical Safety Council) to enjoy a safe and happy Christmas.

Christmas Lights - Top Tips

To help prevent the most common electrical problems with Christmas lights, we recommend the following simple precautions and checks.

ALWAYS:

* read and follow the manufacturers' instructions
* check your Christmas lights are not damaged or broken before use and look out for loose wires
* use only replacement bulbs of the same type and rating as those originally supplied with the lights
* ensure all outdoor lights are conneted via a 30mA RCD protected socket
* replace failed lamps immediately to prevent overheating
* ensure plugs and transformers are plugged in indoors, even if the lighting is suitable for outdoor use
* switch your lights off and unplug them before you go to bed or go out
* keep lights away from flammable decorations and materials that can burn easily



NEVER:

* use lights outdoors unless they are specially designed for such use
* connect different lighting sets together
* connect lights to the supply whilst still in the packaging
* remove or insert lamps while the chain is connected to the supply
* overload sockets - try to avoid the use of extension leads or adaptors
* allow children or pets to play with Christmas lights
* attempt to repair faulty lights - replace them
* use lights that are damaged or faulty

Have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year!