Safety tips for around your home ...

In a storm, we are a Brisbane northside electrician that can help you if you lose power to your electrical services or smart home technology, cabling, internal and external lighting, telephone and television outlets, networking, internet, communications and data, kitchen - stoves, ovens and rangehoods and bathroom - heat lamps and exhaust fans.

Electrical safety during storms

Storms, floods and unpredictable weather are a part of life in Queensland. Be prepared this storm season and follow these tips to make sure you and your home are electrically safe.

Before a storm season or wet season

Check the following :

Install a safety switch and test it regularly.
Know where to turn off your power, gas and water supply in an emergency.

Swimming pools and electricity do not mix - contact FJS electrical services who are located in Bray Park northside Brisbane which is near Strathpine, Brendale, Eatons Hill and Albany Creek.

Electricity around water

Take extreme care when using electrical appliances or equipment near a swimming pool, pond, water feature, dam or creek.

Water and electricity do not mix.

Only use electrical equipment via a safety switch.
If equipment is not designed to operate in water, make sure it cannot fall or slide in.
Mains operated equipment like pumps, lights and appliances must be:
- installed and used according to manufacturer's instructions

To check that your electrical services, switchboard, powerpoints, safety switches and fuse box are safe in your ceiling space, contact your local electrician who service the Brisbane Moreton Bay, Pine Rivers and Caboolture shire areas.

Electrical safety in ceiling spaces

Ceiling spaces can pose serious electrical safety risks to homeowners and tradespeople. Any person entering ceiling spaces needs to take precautions to minimise the risk associated with electrical cables and equipment and to let someone know you're entering the ceiling.

Turn the power off

Before entering any ceiling space, turn the power off at the main switchboard and take steps to tape it or label it to stop it being inadvertently turned back on by another person while you're working in the ceiling.