Looking for a Extra Sockets Electrician?

1) Extra Sockets

Adding extra sockets to you Bristol home, should it involve extending a ring circuit or adding a spur requires you to give EMC Electrical Group a call. We are qualified electricians who will ensure safety and compliance at all times.  

2) Compliance for Extra Sockets

Adding Extra Sockets in your Bristol home generally falls under minor electrical work, however it is imperative that they comply with the IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) and Part P of the Building Regulations. In order for this to be the case you will require EMC Electrical Group to get on board and carry out these works on your behalf for which they can then also provide a Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificate. 

EMC Electrical Group can also advise you as to special locations such as kitchens and bathrooms as there are specific regulations around the placements of these. We also have the knowledge in which to ensure sockets and circuits are not overloaded and whether RCD (Residual Current Device) protection is required.

3) Benefits of Extra Sockets in your Bristol Home

Having Extra Sockets in your Bristol home offers you benefits such as convenience, safety, adaptability and can elevate the need for extension leads. 

1. Convenience and Organisation – Offers easy access to power, eliminates the need for extension leads and multi-plugs, improves your homes functionality and can provide you with UBS charging ports eliminating adapters.
2. Safety – You will avoid overloading sockets and reduce the risk of electrical hazards as well as EMC Electrical Group certifying the system is safe and compliant.
3. Adaptability to Modern Technology – USB sockets are a useful addition to the bedside or close to entertainment appliances. Furthermore by adding Extra Sockets you will be future proofing your Bristol home by allowing it to accommodate further technology down the line and even intelligent adapters can save energy by automatically switching off supporting sockets should the main appliance be turned off. 

4) Who can add Extra Sockets?

Adding Extra Sockets in your Bristol home can be dangerous in the wrong hands. If they are not done correctly or without proper safety measures in place it can lead to overloading and even fire risks. 

EMC Electrical Group would suggest it was crucial to hire qualified electricians like us when installing Extra Sockets. We not only have the knowledge and experience, but we can ensure it is done safely and compliantly. We will also make certain the existing circuit can cope with the additional load and turn off the power to the relevant circuit prior to commencing works. Incorrectly installed there is a risk of electrical shock or fires and even damaged wiring in the process can cause electrical hazards. If the newly added Extra Sockets fail to have safety features such as fuses or RCD’s (Residual Current Device’s) they too can pose significant risks to you and your Bristol home. 

5) Why choose EMC Electrical Group?

EMC Electrical Group understand that trusting a tradesperson like us in your Bristol home is no easy feat. We would like to try to reassure that our team collectively has decades of experience in the trade, and we are fully transparent at all times. We are grateful to have been chosen by hundreds of customers to be their trusted electrician of choice and we hope you will happily join them.

So should you have any questions for us or would like to go ahead and book our Extra Sockets service for your home please do not hesitate to call us on 0117 422 7222 or message us via our website contact form.