Got a call to replace 23 low voltage halogen downlighters in a Dublin home. Even though the house was recently rewired 4 of the transformers had started to show signs of burning. LED down lighters are much safer and will pay for themselves in less than a year.
Got a call out to a house in Dalkey as the shower was not working. While working in the house I noticed the main fuse was hot. On further investigation I found the main switch fuse starting to burn out. The damage is quite visible on the cable feeding the main fuse. It is important to […]
Leaving phone charger on your bed could lead to house fire, NSAI warns Alan O’Keefe and Sarah Jane Murphy PUBLISHED 13/01/2016 | 13:57SHARE Leaving a charging phone or a hair dryer on your bed could lead to Source: Leaving phone charger on your bed could lead to house fire, NSAI warns – Independent.ie
The heat generated by halogen lamps is very high and can often cause fires. There are a number of way to eliminate this danger, but the simplest and probably safest is to replace the halogen lamps with LED lamps. While the LED lamps can be expensive initially they will usually pay for themselves within the […]
Most fires are caused by electrical faults. I have come across a lot of potential fires in recent times. Please note the following If you get a smell of burning plastic (smells fishy at times) check it out. If switches or sockets show signs of discoloration get them checked out. If switches, sockets or cables […]
Three emergency call outs yesterday. The first was quick and easy for an elderly person in Cabinteely, no light in kitchen. Just needed to ensure a working bulb was put in. Remember just because its new, does not mean it will work. Second call to Dalkey where mice had eaten through the cables. 3rd call […]
Got a few calls yesterday, suprisingly all to do with cooker switches. See photo. First up to Foxrock to replace faulty switch. Then over to Sallynoggin to re insulate the cables in the switch box. Then up to Killiney to replace faulty switch. Busy day overall.