Electrical contractors, such as AG Electrical Testing, are employed by companies to maintain and upgrade their electrical installations and equipment. It does not matter what kind of workplace you manage, whether it’s an office, a shop, school, factory or warehouse, you will need a company like us at some point in time.
We are proud of our reputation as well-renowned, commercial electrical contractors who have been working in and around Birmingham and the West Midlands for over 15 years. All our electrical engineers are qualified to current Editions of the wiring regulations.
Our customer base knows they can rely on us for friendly, professional and efficient service. If we’re working at your premises, we recognise the need to do so discreetly and professionally so that we cause only minimal disruption to your routine.
At AG Electrical Testing we are members of NICEIC and are regularly assessed on the quality of our service and the standards of our work and we pride ourselves on surpassing our clients’ expectations. We will always go above and beyond to tailor our services to meet your needs.
HOME ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Electricity – we all take it for granted, it’s there, at the flick of a switch, giving us light, warmth, power and generally making our lives easier. But because we can’t see it it’s easy to forget to get it checked.
Did you know that all houses should have their electrical systems checked at least once every ten years? Cables, switches, socket-outlets and other accessories deteriorate with use and there are several signs to look out for that could indicate your electrical system is getting on a bit and your property may need rewiring.
If your property has lead sheathed cables (pre 1948) they will almost certainly have reached the end of their useful life.
If your property has rubber sheathed (TRS) cables (1945-62) they can become brittle and crack, particularly if they have, at some time, got too hot.
If your home has lighting circuits wired in PVC cables but without a circuit protective (or earth) conductor (1955-66), any metallic parts in the lighting circuits e.g. switches or fittings will not be earthed and this could mean risk of electric shock.
Around 1973, cables were improved to include an anti-oxidant but the side effect was that this produced green slime or goo (di-octyl phthalate) around electrical fittings. It’s not dangerous but unsightly and most householders want this resolved. Make sure your consumer unit (fuse board) doesn’t have combustible material stored against or near it.
If you have any of these signs in your house, your wiring system needs upgrading and you should call an electrician. Safety in your home is vital and the NICEIC strongly recommends that you choose an approved contractor to carry out your electrical installation work.
If you do need to rewire, it’s a great chance to have a think about the kind of features that you want in your home that you don’t have at the moment.
You might want:
- Lighting and socket-outlets in the garage
- More socket-outlets in your kitchen, sitting room or bedrooms
- Wall lights instead of, or as well as, ceiling lights
- External lights, under cupboard lights, energy saving lighting
- A mains-powered doorbell
- Smoke alarms
Choose a suitable electrician, one who will do the job safely and to the requirements of the national safety standards.
Make sure that:
- You get a full quote and do agree a specification from your electrician
- Your electrician chases cables into the walls so they become ‘invisible’ – unless you prefer surface mounted trunking
- Your electrician doesn’t run cables into the cavity of external walls
When the job is done your electrician must test his work and issue you with a certificate - all NICEIC approved contractors will do this as a matter of course.