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		<title>Approved Electricians - Leeds - Our Blog</title>
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			<title>Role of Electricians When Rebuilding Your Home after Natural Disasters</title>
			<link>http://www.approved-electrician.co.uk/blog/role-of-electricians-when-rebuilding-your-home-after-natural-disasters</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[The article talks about the important role an electrician plays in the recovery after a natural disaster.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Natural disasters are very sad things that occur in the lives of human beings. They usually cause a lot of damage to the house and most of the time homeowners have to rebuild the house again if they want to live comfortably. This usually involves a lot of time and resources thus it needs to be approached with a lot of caution to be done right. When thinking about contractors, you should also think about finding a professional electrician to be present before the rebuilding process begins. Having an electrician present is very beneficial and some of the reasons for this include:</p>
<p>Inspection- incase there were any electrical equipment that you managed to save during the ordeal, the electrician will carry out thorough inspections to let you know if they can be used or need to be repaired before they can be used again. This helps to save you the frustrations of the equipment blowing up when you are in the middle of using them which can end up causing more damage. This can also help you save a lot of money that would have been used to buy new products if you had though that the existing ones could not be saved. You might be surprised that repairing the electrical products does not take a lot of effort meaning you can continue using them as soon as possible. </p>
<p>Wiring- electricity plays a very important role in the house and not many people would survive without it. After the house has been struck by natural disaster, it is important for an electrician to be present whether you are rebuilding the whole house or just a portion of it. Don&#39;t just assume that since the lights are working that everything is okay as there could be something wrong that can&#39;t be seen by the naked eye. The electrician inspects the wiring in the entire house to make sure that it is okay and will function without a problem.</p>
<p>Expertadvices- professional electricians also offer valuable advice in regards to the electrical systems that are found in the house. This is where homeowners learn how to maintain basic electrical appliances so that they can be used in the right way. They also advice on how you can use power more efficiently. This can help end up with lighter bills which could help you save a lot of money. In addition to this, they can also guide you on the best materials and products to use so that you don&#39;t waste money on things that will not serve their purpose. </p>
<p>Since there are very many electricians in the market, it is important that you take time and look for the one that is most suited for the job. Look for one who is highly qualified and has the necessary licenses to operate. This way you can be guaranteed of high quality services without too many complications. Reputation is paramount when looking for professional electricians. References from your relatives or friends who have worked with them before are one of the best ways of finding good professionals.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>When to call an electrician</title>
			<link>http://www.approved-electrician.co.uk/blog/when-to-call-an-electrician</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[You may need to call an electrician for a number of reasons.  If you are building a house, if your house needs rewiring, in an emergency after a fire. After the regulation change, even if you want a new light fitting.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Did you know that since new regulations were introduced in 2005, it has been mandatory for an approved electrician to carry out <strong>all </strong>domestic electrical work.  It is no longer permissible for home owners to do their own electrical work, even if they are technically able.</p>
<p>If you are doing a self build house, you will need to call in an electrician to plan and install the wiring, power points and lighting.  The wiring will need to adhere to building regulations and they will need to be signed off by the local council in line with your planning permission.  The electricity board is responsible for bringing power to the property, and any electrical work inside the house is your responsibility.  The size of fuse box will depend on the appliances you have in the house, and the electrician will advise on this, as well as the circuitry.  Once installed, the maintenance is up to you, and if you need more sockets or light points added, you will need to call out the electrician.</p>
<p>When undertaking a renovation project, the wiring may need renewing and you will need to employ a registered electrician to carry this out. Again, if it is a full rewiring it must meet building regulations, and your electrician will advise.  You can draw out the circuitry yourself and decide where you want sockets and lights so that the electrician can fit the fuse box if necessary and wire up the system according to your diagram.</p>
<p>After a fire, whether it is electrical or not, you may want to get the wiring checked out.  An electrician can give you a report for the insurance company which you can send with your insurance claim.  If the cause of the fire was caused by an electrical fault, you may need to show that any electrical work was carried out by an approved electrician, though this is at the discretion of the insurance company.  An electrical report from a registered electrician such as us will certainly help your case.</p>
<p>You may need to call out an electrician in an emergency, for example if the fuse box malfunctions leaving you without power.  Other reasons for calling an electrician is if the power supply to your heating system fails, or planned jobs such as installing additional sockets or lights when redecorating or building an extension to your property. Don&rsquo;t get caught out though.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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