Electrical safety advice from electricians in Leeds

The days are slowly but surely getting longer and although we’re not suggesting you think about having a barbeque any time soon, early spring is a great time of year to start thinking about installing garden lighting.

A great way to help you get the most out of your garden, a wide range of attractive garden lighting is available, ranging from solar lights designed to highlight the edges of paths, through to spotlights, fairy light and lights designed to be recessed into decking or paving.

There’s no doubt that garden lighting can look absolutely stunning – there’s nothing quite like the look of an illuminated garden on a warm summers evening – but it must be installed correctly if it is to be safe. It goes without saying that water and electricity should never be mixed and when you consider that garden lighting is exposed to the elements, the danger that’s posed by poorly installed or unsafe lighting is significant.

Before installing outdoor lighting it’s essential to make sure that the lights you choose are designed to be used outdoors. Never be tempted to buy a normal string of fairy lights, for example, thinking that they’d look good draped in a  tree, telling yourself that you’ll remove them when they’re not being used as even the slightest drop of moisture can be incredibly dangerous. As with all electrical items; if in doubt, don’t use it.

Electrical services for homeowners in Leeds

Bearing in mind the risks that can come with installing garden lighting, here at Dalec we strongly recommend that garden lighting is always installed by a qualified, reputable electrician. Here at Dalec we have decades of experience in a wide range of electrical installations and our electrical services are available to residential and business customers throughout Leeds. To find out more, or to arrange for a free, no-obligation quote, why not get in touch with us today?