A supply of electricity outdoors makes jobs like gardening, entertaining guests or working with power tools so much easier. However, there is a greater element of risk when working with electricity outside.
Electrical elements being exposed to water from a garden hose pipe or even rainfall can increase injury through electrocution. This is why you do need to work with an approved electrician such as EMC Electrical Group for outdoor electrical work. As NICEIC approved, we make sure outdoor electrical installations are in line BS 7671 Wiring Regulations. If you’re thinking about installing a power supply to your garden or adding electrical installations, find out exactly what you could include to enjoy more time outdoors.
What are examples of outdoor electrical installation for my home in Bristol?
There is a wide range of outdoor electrics to think about, the most popular of our services being outdoor lighting installation.
Whether you need motion sensor lighting to deter home intruders, hardwired lighting around the patio area or pathway lighting to illuminate uneven ground, the team can certainly help with safe and compliant installations.
Another popular service is providing power to garden sheds and summerhouses, helping customers create an additional functional space at their home. The team have the skills and expertise to provide power, outlets, switches and lighting so you can use outdoor spaces as a home gym, office or paradise for our hobbies.
How do I know if outdoor electrical installations are safe?
When the team at EMC Electrical Group carry out outdoor installation, we want our customers to be certain that only weather approved components are used. We actually use IP rated or Ingress Protection of IP65 or IP66 for areas exposed to harsh elements. This includes outside lighting installation on open walls or along pathways.
Another major safety feature is RCD protection to all new outdoor circuits. RCD’s are used to immediately switch off power if a fault is detected, protecting individuals from electric shocks.
We recently worked with a customer in the Kingswood area of Bristol, providing power to a summer house in the garden. As the power supply comes from running hardwired underground cables from the main property, SW or Steel Wire Armoured cabling was buried in a trench as the standard process.
What are the benefits of working with EMC Electrical Group?
Have you checked out the many 5 star Google reviews written by our satisfied customers? The testimonials give you a tiny glimpse of what it's like to work with a professional and experienced team. Comments such as “the best electrical company we’ve worked with” and “knowledge and patient team” really make us feel proud to work with the local community.
Not only are the team skilled at new outdoor garden electric installation, we also provide maintenance too. This includes testing RCDs and inspecting cables to make sure they are in good condition just in time for seasonal summer gatherings and parties.
Contact EMC Electrical Group to see how we can help with outdoor garden electrics in Bristol.
