What Energy-Wyse provides you with as standard:

Competency

	When it comes to electrical work it is essential to seek help from a qualified professional. N.I.C.E.I.C. registered contractors are independently assessed annually to ensure their work complies with national safety standards and codes of practice.
As an N.I.C.E.I.C. approved contractor the electrical work completed by Energy-Wyse is self certificated as being compliant with the Building Regulations of England and Wales, for both domestic and commercial premises.

All notified domestic electrical installation work is covered by a mandatory warranty which lasts six years from the date the work is completed and is insurance backed for added peace of mind. This protects you should any of the work carried out not comply with the Building Regulations and the installer is no longer in business to undertake the necessary remedial work.

Trustworthy

	Energy-Wyse is part of the Trustmark scheme, which is supported by the Government, the building industry and consumer groups to help you
find trustworthy and reliable trades people to carry out improvement work and repairs to your property.

The scheme recognizes the difficulty you face in selecting reputable construction industry companies to undertake work in your home and by looking for companies with the Trustmark logo you can avoid rogue traders and have confidence in the standard of workmanship provided.

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Electricity Can Kill

According to figures produced by the Government about 12,000 fires a year are reported as having an electrical source, which includes faulty or inadequate wiring. This is in addition to electric shocks and any other damage caused.

Electrical Installations Deteriorate

In less time than you may think the electrics in your premises can become worn or damaged through general wear and tear i.e. switches, socket outlets and cables. So they all need to be checked regularly and any necessary repairs or replacements made in good time.

How to Turn Off Your Electricity

The mains switch allows you to turn off the electricity supply to your electrical installation. This is generally located with the consumer unit, or fuse-board and should be in a position which is easy to get to, so make sure you know where the mains switch is to turn off the electricity in an emergency.

What are Circuit Breakers?

They are automatic protection devices fitted in the consumer unit which switch off a circuit if there is a fault. These are similar to the old fuses, but give a more precise protection and if they trip you can simply reset the switch.
A Residual Current Device (RCD) acts in a similar way to the circuit breaker by tripping the circuit under certain fault conditions and disconnecting the electricity supply. The RCD can also simply be reset once the fault condition has been remedied and for added safety should be checked every 3 months by pressing the button marked “T” or “TEST”.

This photo shows a consumer unit with the main switch to the left and Circuit Breakers for each individual circuit, labelled to identify which circuit they control.

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Without touching the electrical installation in your premises you can conduct your own quick “Health Check” by just looking and answering the following questions :-

If the answer to any of the above questions is YES there is a very good chance that your electrical installation is in need of remedial work, or possibly a complete re-wire.

At Energy-Wyse our first concern is safety and as a registered NICEIC electrical contractor we are more than happy to carry out visual inspections and full periodic inspections of properties, providing you with written reports and certificates as required, and quotations that are very competitive and without obligation.

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Dangers to Avoid

Water and Electricity are old enemies, keep them well apart and do not use electric heaters to dry clothes which may drip water onto live parts, or use electrical equipment in the bathroom, or too close to the kitchen sink where water is present.

Trailing flexible electrical cables to extension leads whether they are under carpets, rugs, or across walkways are not only a danger in terms of tripping, but there is also a fire risk. Repeated stretching and treading on the cable may damage the insulation. It is safer to have extra sockets installed in convenient locations.

Poor lighting, if your hallway or stairway is too dark quite apart from making it difficult for you to see what you are doing there may also be danger from tripping over items or loose carpet. It may simply mean using a stronger light bulb, preferably a low-energy compact fluorescent lamp. Important : Before changing any light bulb to one with a higher wattage please check that it is not rated above the maximum specified by the manufacturers of the lampholder and lampshade, as this could cause overheating.

STOP ! Never drill holes or fix nails in walls or partitions without knowing what is hidden behind them, as there can often be electrical cables, gas and water pipes. A cable and metal detector will help to locate any cables and pipes, helping you to avoid damaging them and the extreme danger they could present.

Quick checks when did you last look at the condition of the plug and flex attached to the electrical appliances you use nearly every day?
Damaged plugs, flexes and sockets can cause electric shocks, burns and even fires. So next time you use that toaster, iron, mobile phone charger etc just take a few seconds to check and make sure you are not risking your safety.

Overloading can easily occur if you use adaptors, particularly if you plug them into other adaptors, or plug in high current appliances like kettles, irons and heaters. Ask Energy-Wyse to install additional sockets wired to your main electrical installation to eliminate this risk.

Working outside always use a residual current device (RCD) when using electrical equipment outside, particularly items like hedge trimmers and lawn mowers, as there is the risk of accidentally cutting the cable. The RCD is a safety device which switches off the electricity automatically if there is a fault and could save your life.

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There are certain times when it may be desirable to have the electrical installation checked and there are other times when it is a necessity. To help prevent problems you may wish to consider having an electrical periodic inspection completed in compliance with BS7671 at a suitable time such as any of the following :-

Why risk your safety, just contact Energy-Wyse for an inspection of your electrical installation, and for all business and commercial premises why not have your portable electrical appliance (PAT) testing done at the same time. All periodic inspections are documented with the appropriate NICEIC report certificate.

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