Want to protect your home?
Have you noticed all the rain and storms sweeping Australia recently? You can only imagine how many homeowners are at risk or have experienced property damage as a result.
We interviewed licensed Sydney Electricians on what are the best ways to protect your home’s electrical systems during a storm and have summarised their responses into these 3 categories.
1. Prevention is better than cure
It is highly recommended that you safeguard your property before any major storms and winter weather by ensuring you:
- Have safety switches installed and tested regularly
- Know where your main switchboard is
- Check all your wiring is well protected and never exposed to the elements
You can engage a local Sydney Electrician at any time to do a home electrical safety check to ensure you and your family members are not exposed to any major electrical risks.
2. What to do during a storm?
Knowing what to do when the storm or rain strikes is crucial. Some of the things that you can do are:
- Unplug all major appliances from power points
- Avoid using your telephone, computers and TV during an electrical storm
- Know how to locate the main switch and turn off power in case of flooding
- Shut down the solar PV system in the case of both electrical storms and flooding
3. What to check after a storm?
Your home may still be at risk even after the storm. It is then a must to do the following checks:
- See first if there is blackout in your area. If your home is the only property without power then get an electrician to check it
- Don’t turn on or use power outlets, switches or any light fitting with leaks
- Avoid your electrical switchboard if damaged by water
- Notice any water damage or exposed wiring? Get an electrician to check your wiring and ensure there is no other risk exposure.
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