We take the convenience and safety of electricity for granted, more worried about supply issues than keeping our homes and workspaces free of any power hazards. Ignoring what seem to be trivial problems within your electrical systems can sometimes be very dangerous, especially when many home and business owners haven’t had their switchboards and electrical systems checked or updated for decades.

We often get calls from residents complaining of “tingling taps” an EARLY WARNING SIGN of electrical problems.

What causes “tingling taps”? Some think it’s just static electricity, but it’s actually caused by a bad earth connection. This can easily become a fatal situation if the earth connection isn’t there at all. It can also result in a complete and very DANGEROUS SWITCHBOARD MELTDOWN, as pictured – but there is a simple solution.

What’s that? COMBINATION SAFETY SWITCHES give your family double protection. A safety switch and circuit breaker are combined into one unit, which will trip if there is an electrical short, eliminating risk of fire and electrocution. Plus, because it is only shutting down the circuit it’s protecting, you won’t lose power to the whole house & it will be easier for an electrician to identify the problem.

What should I do? You can book a worry free  Electrical Safety Service. Our technicians supply and install a combination safety switch and complete switchboard upgrades.