Brighten Your Eastbourne Home Safely This Christmas: Expert Tips
16th November 2023
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As the festive season approaches, it's time to get your Christmas decorations out and start spreading the holiday cheer. In Eastbourne, we all love to decorate our homes with twinkling lights, festive ornaments, and Christmas trees. However, it's important to remember that electrical safety should always be a top priority during the holiday season. That's why the local electrical contractors Tectonic have put together some top tips to keep you and your loved ones safe while enjoying the festive season. From checking your Christmas lights for damage to avoiding overloading your sockets, we have got you covered. So, read on to discover some expert advice on how to stay safe while enjoying the magic of Christmas!

Top Electrical Safety Tips at Christmas

  • Read/follow the manufactures instructions
  • Pre-check your Christmas lights to check they are not damaged, broken or loose wires
  • When replacement bulbs, only use the same type and rating as the original was supplied with
  • Replace any failed lamps immediately to prevent over heating.
  • Switch you lights off and unplug them before you go to bed or leave to go out
  • Always keep lights away from flammable decorations and materials
  • Don’t overload sockets
  • Check that you lights you are using outside are specially designed for out door use

Check out the NICEIC electrical safety in the home over Christmas clip 

Remember to stay safe during the Festive season with these simple precautions you can have a stress free Christmas.

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Rhian May

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Offering professional & quality service throughout Sussex. We are Approved NICEIC Contractors & Domestic Installers as well as Buy With Confidence Scheme.

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