Turning Off The Power
It is essential that you isolate any electrical circuits before you start your renovation project. If you want to carry out this work without injuring yourself or others, follow the safety precautions outlined in this article. If you are not confident you can carry out the work without causing harm to yourself, please hire a professional to carry out the work.
The first step is to isolate the main circuit system at the container unit by disconnecting the appropriate miniature switch breakers or remove the fuses pertaining to those particular circuits. If you have an electric towel heater, this should be connected up to a different circuit breaker. It should be attached to a 30 amp circuit, separate from all other electrical equipment. If your bathroom contains a washer or a dryer, this often placed on a different circuit also for safety reasons. If your circuits are not already labelled at the main circuit unit, it is a good idea to get his carried out. You need to be able to identify any circuits and turn off the main switch. Always make sure you switch off one miniature circuit breaker at a time, as you do not want to overload the circuit. Turn the main switch back on and check which appliances have no power.
The last step involves isolating any appliance that is wired into a fixed outlet plate in the bathroom by switching off the fused connection unit. Most of these have a neon light to display whether it is powered on or off. If you follow the above guidelines you should be able to undertake any project with the utmost safety.
The first step is to isolate the main circuit system at the container unit by disconnecting the appropriate miniature switch breakers or remove the fuses pertaining to those particular circuits. If you have an electric towel heater, this should be connected up to a different circuit breaker. It should be attached to a 30 amp circuit, separate from all other electrical equipment. If your bathroom contains a washer or a dryer, this often placed on a different circuit also for safety reasons. If your circuits are not already labelled at the main circuit unit, it is a good idea to get his carried out. You need to be able to identify any circuits and turn off the main switch. Always make sure you switch off one miniature circuit breaker at a time, as you do not want to overload the circuit. Turn the main switch back on and check which appliances have no power.
The last step involves isolating any appliance that is wired into a fixed outlet plate in the bathroom by switching off the fused connection unit. Most of these have a neon light to display whether it is powered on or off. If you follow the above guidelines you should be able to undertake any project with the utmost safety.