Many of us reach for an extension lead when we need an extra plug socket, but did you know they are only for short term use and that there are many dangers to using an extension lead in your Bedford home.
Why extension leads may lead to an electrical rewire
If, when using your electrical installation, you're having to plug in appliances and accessories and equipment via extension leads, it
may be time to contemplate having your Bedford home rewired.
Extension leads were never designed to be a permanent fixture of your electrical installation. The purpose of an extension lead was to be a temporary fix for if you have multiple things to plug into an electrical socket. However, plugging in multiple appliances to an extension lead that is then plugged into one single socket may lead to overheating and overloading of that socket, resulting in an electrical fire.
The danger of electrical fire from extension leads
Did you know electrical fires are the most common type of fire found in the domestic property, and a majority of those fires result directly from extension leads that are being used incorrectly.
When undertaking electrical installation condition reports in the Bedford area, we regularly see extension leads that have been tucked away behind a bed or under kitchen unit, where there is no airflow around the extension lead and they may have 4 or 5 things plugged in to the lead. The extension lead will start to get very warm and can result in an electrical fire in the bedroom. It is also a trip hazard in a busy home, they should be avoided and additional sockets added.
It's imperative that if you're using multiple extension leads throughout your home, you contemplate having your home rewired or having additional sockets installed into your existing electrical installation.
Give us a call if you think now is the time to rewire your Bedford home.
