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Electrical Safety- Around 12,500 house fires, 750 serious injuries and 10 deaths are caused by unsafe electrics in the home each year
- The electrics in your house can become damaged or worn due to wear & tear. Cables, switches, sockets & other equipment deterioate with prolonged use, so they need to be checked & necessary repairs / replacements made in good time
- It's important to have your home electrics inspected & tested to check that they are still safe to use. These checks should be done at least every 10 years & if they have been done there will be a label on the fuse board indicating this
- If you are moving house, going to let a house or just moved into a new home you need to know about the electrics in your house .
- Check the following website for further information & order free leaflets/DVD on electrical safety in your home @ Electrical Safety Council
   Result of a DIY home owner having wired an 10.5 kW electric shower circuit with 2.5 mm2 cable and a 45 A circuit-breaker . - www.esc.org.uk
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