It does not take a genius to differentiate between what is above and below standard. Anything that is above standard will function perfectly with minimal or no hitches compared to low quality that is always causing you problems.
The wiring in your house should be safe for your house members and it should not pose any risks which could be fatal. Loose wiring of electrical cables or naked cables in your house can be very critical. It is very noticeable to tell if your house meets New Zealand Electrical safety standards commonly known as the Australian/ New Zealand wiring rules. These are electrical wiring rules that guide electricians on wiring during house construction.
What are some of the signs that show your house does not meet New Zealand Electrical safety standards?
- Constant flickering of lights. If your lights are always flickering even after re-adjusting the light bulbs, it is clear that your house might have wiring problems that need to be diagnosed by an expert.
- Buzzing sounds or sparks originating from power outlets. When plugging in an electrical device on a power outlet, you might hear a buzzing sound and sometimes sparks might be produced.
- Damage of electrical appliances. Too much damage to electrical appliances like computers, phones and gas cookers could be a sign your house needs to be rewired.
- Unknown source of burning odor. You might notice a strange smell of something burning but you are not able to locate its source, it might be an electrical burn that if not fixed could lead to damage or a fire.
- Discoloring/browning of power outlets/sockets. Your power outlets are discolored due to too much electricity being transmitted or burning of fuses.
- Electrical shocks. Constant electrical shocks is the major sign that your house does not meet the set electrical safety standards.
Only qualified electricians will help you fix mishaps connected to faulty wiring in your house. Our team at Shore Electrical is highly efficient and reliable to identify and fix any electrical faults in your home that do not meet the set quality.
