We know DIYers are very capable, that you can get the job done. But the question is – will you get the job done right! Watching a Youtube video can only take you so far. Without the proper experience, there’s the potential for little electrical mistakes that can have drastic consequences.
If you need a hand with anything Electrical based on your property or project in Manchester and beyond, be sure to give us a phone call, email, or message any time to see how we can help!
With the ability to destroy your home appliances, electrical surges are no joke. During power outages, whole-home surge protectors are your safeguard against destroyed electrical devices. But when installed incorrectly, you open your home to dangerous repercussions.
The first hurdle to the home DIY electrician when installing a whole-home surge protector will be to navigate your way through a live electrical panel. Unless you’re a master electrician, there’s a lot that can potentially go wrong when messing around inside an electrical box.
Whether for a remodel or new-build home, in-floor heating needs to be left to the professionals. There are too many variables to get this done by watching a few videos, and the cost of getting it wrong can mean a broken or non-functioning system that can be impossible to fix or replace without ripping out all that new tile! One mistake can deplete how long your in-floor heating will last.First, laying out the heating mats need to be done precisely to get the proper coverage of the room. There are very specific requirements involved that will affect the efficiency of how well your floors heat.Understanding what sizes and heating elements to use is crucial. It all depends on the thickness of the flooring material and that flooring’s thermal conductive nature. Selecting the wrong system for your application or installing incompatible flooring on top of the heating elements can spell disaster and disappointment.
For all you electric car owners, installing your EV (electric vehicle) charger is easier said than done.
Like everything electrical, there are a lot of small missteps that can completely ruin your charger and potentially your car. Such as:
1. Buying the wrong charger
2. Running the wrong wire and breaker
3. Being improperly grounded
4. Forgetting to hook your charger to a surge protector, to ensure the electrical safety of your car and the charger
EV chargers require a significant amount of power to recharge your car, and with that the potential for serious accidents and electrical fires increases.
As mentioned - If you need a hand with anything Electrical based on your property or project in Manchester and beyond, be sure to give us a phone call, email, or message any time to see how we can help!
Hope this helps,
Kind regards,
THE CGH Electrical Team
