Having a broken or damaged electrical socket isn’t just an inconvenience, it can also be quite dangerous. It can be a fire hazard, and using them can result in electrical shocks. Fixing them can also be dangerous though, so you should only do so if you’re knowledgeable about what you are doing. The first thing that you should do is to turn of the fuse to the area. This isn’t strictly necessary, but it is an added level of safety…
As an amateur electrician, the most important factor in your ability to fix certain things (besides the skills themselves), is the tools that you use for the task. An electrician will use a lot of the same tools which every tradesman will use, but they also have a few which are pretty unique to them. So yes, if you’ve got a spanner at hand then you’ve got one out of they way, but you’ll also need a long list of…
If you’re just starting out at learning an electricians skills, perhaps you’re trying to get an outlet in your home or electronic device to work, then you should start with learning the fundamentals of electricity. This is important because you want to get it right, but more importantly, working with electricity is dangerous business, and learning the safety precautions you need to take is something you should absolutely learn. So down to business. Trying to ensure safety when working with…