If a switch or socket feels warm to touch, then something is very wrong. You will often get an unusual smell (fishy smell). Do not ignore these signs. Unplug any appliances or switch off switches. Call an electrician if you are not sure what to do.

    RCD, Elcb, RCB, RCBO it doesn’t matter what you call it, test it and make sure it work. If you are not sure, feel free to call us for free advice.

Just finished an end of year test of Emergency Lighting in shop in Dundrum. Customer was having problem getting contractor to complete and certify tests. We were able to respond with in 2 weeks. The customer was extremely happy and requested us to complete other work in the shop.

RCD’s save lives. It is important that you check your RCD is operating properly

Polystyrene insulation causes a chemical reaction when it comes in contact with PVC insulated cables. I came across this in a house I was working in this week. The upstairs part of the house will need to be rewired as there is now a potential fire hazard.

  They should now be tested every month

The pull cord switch was badly burnt. Luckily the shower stopped working before a fire was started. The customers were lucky. They had got a funny fishy smell before the shower stopped working. If in doubt please switch off appliances and get them checked out.

An Irish rock band have been praised for saving over a dozen people from a raging house fire in the US – including an eight-month-old baby and three other children aged under five. Source: Heroic Irish rock band save children from devastating US house fire – Independent.ie