Electrical Safety Tips

Electrical work is unique in that it must be done exactly right, not like other work around the house. Anything hooked up incorrectly or neglected could cause a fire or provide shock danger. Yes, electrical materials are sold at any home center, but this doesn't mean that you will know how to install them correctly. Please just hire a qualified electrician for any electrical work you need.
Install only the light bulbs rated for that particular light fixture. If you plan to make electrical repairs of any sort, first turn off the fuse that serves the circuit you're working on. Double check the circuit with a voltage tester, if available, to make sure it's off.
When a circuit breaker trips or a fuse blows, you should always determine exactly what caused this problem and make the correction before inserting another fuse or reactivating a breaker. You can reduce electricity used on this circuit by unplugging a few appliances in that room. If this doesn't help, have a professional electrician inspect the system to determine the cause.
To avoid electric shocks around the house during a lightning storm, unplug all appliances before the storm hits, and please avoid using a phone or fax.