Electrical Testing Birmingham ? a Necessity

Posted by Johny Dean on April 20th, 2013

All electrical wiring and equipment deteriorates over time and that is why all installations will require electrical testing Birmingham and inspecting at various stages throughout its life in order to ensure the system is safe for use. All electricians Birmingham will tell you that even new installations should be properly tested and inspected before being put into use in order to be sure that they meet the current standards of the IEE wiring regulations and that they have not been compromised during construction work or by human error.

In order to avoid shock hazards or electrical fire hazards in your house, a domestic property should be tested at least every 10 years. Although, some electricians Birmingham will tell you that it is best to do this every 5 years, and it is recommended that you listen to them, because they generally know what they are saying. When it comes to commercial property, rules change a bit, and testing should be done every 1 to 5 years, depending upon its purpose. Having such an inspection can be essential to your property, because although thing may look fine on the surface, behind the scenes you can find mayhem and all kinds of hazards like loose wires or broken terminals.

If you are moving into new property or have recently moved into one and you are not sure regarding the state of the electrical installation, then it is well worth asking some qualified electricians Birmingham to check out the ‘insides’ of the house. You can never know if the previous owners were DIY fans thinking that they can repair their own electrics and save some money in the process too.

The time it takes to complete an electrical testing Birmingham may vary depending on the size of the property and how many circuits there are. Generally for a 3 bedroom house it would take approximately 4 to 6 hours if the electricians Birmingham you have hired do it properly. Do try to be aware and if an electrician tells you that a full inspection can be done faster than this, it usually means that they will not do such a good job and you will practically waste money and you cannot be sure the installation will be safe.

A proper electrical testing Birmingham usually starts with an inspection of the accessories like sockets, lights and switches. This takes up to 70% of the process and, generally, most of the problems can be found during this time. Next, the testing of the wiring is carried out and the results noted on the inspections certificate along with the particulars of the electrical installation and any problems that may have been observed during the testing. If you do not have a recent electrical report or certificate for the installation in your new home, then it is recommended that you have one done as soon as possible.

When moving to a new home, it is best that you call for some electricians Birmingham. You never know how the previous owners may have been, so it is just safer to do your own electrical testing Birmingham.