Inspecting your Electrical System
By Matt Moyer – Master Electrician
Second, find the main service panel and make sure the cover is attached and there are no open holes in the cover or on the sides of the panel box. This metal box is designed to contain sparks or fire associated with a short circuit or failure of one of the components, but it must be closed to safely protect you and your home or business.
Third, check for open junction boxes throughout the building. Over the years, many times covers are removed and never replaced. Outlets and switches should also have covers, even if they are behind things or on the ceiling. These covers not only keep fire and sparks inside the box and keep it from spreading, they keep fingers away from energized wires inside the box.
Fourth, with the electrical panel cover in place and all holes in the panel box plugged, feel the front of the circuit breakers. You will quickly tell if some of the circuit breakers are really warm. This can indicate a heavily loaded circuit and will eventually cause a breakdown in your electrical system.
Finally, if you have any questions or concerns about your electrical system, always contact a licensed electrical contractor to inspect your system and ensure it’s safety. Additionally, repairs to your electrical system should always be done by a technician who is knowledgeable in the current National Electrical Code so that your home or business can be as safe as possible.
Moyer Electric Inc. is an Electrical Contractor serving northern Indiana since 1980. We offer Residential, Commercial and Industrial electrical service. Please visit our Contact page or call our office at 574-862-3181
Category : Electrical Safety