The word bathroom and washroom have usually been used interchangeably. Even though there are similarities between the two words, they are not particularly the same. No matter your view on what they mean, in the context of this piece, we classify a bathroom as a facility with a shower or bathtub, toilet and a sink or basin.
In times past people have not been very particular about their bathroom and the entire beauty and safety of it. The narrative is however different in recent times. We invest a great deal of money into our bathrooms when building. Also bathrooms have become a major determinant of whether your property would be rented or not. This could be attributed to the fact that people use the bathroom 5 to 8 times a day, according to studies. This means that the average person visits the toilet 2,500 times per year which translates into spending about 3 years of our lives in the toilet. Research further reveals that 75% of us spend a lot of time in the bathroom because we use our phones on the toilet.
Based on this, it is important to pay particular attention to the usefulness, safety and beauty of your bathroom.The beauty and usefulness of a bathroom does not depend solely on the fixtures and the plumbing. At SparkVolt Electrical Services, we are of the strong opinion that electrical installations play a vital role in having a safe and cosy bathroom.The electrical installations needed in a bathroom include lights, water heater, electric towel rail and shaver sockets.
Even though the bathroom is a safe haven for most of us to relax after a hard day’s work or just a place of escape, it can become a dangerous place when electrics come in. This is because water might mix with electrics, as SparkVolt Electrical Services informs, which is a dangerous combination.
Whatever your bathroom needs, pay particular attention to electrical works involved. From light installations, shaver sockets or an LED smart mirror, you will need to contract the experts such as the ones SparkVolt Electrical Services provide. SparkVolt Electrical Services have competent electricians and has been certified by NICEIC to execute functional and safe installations including what it needed in a bathroom.
Also it is important that you purchase all electrical materials and appliances from reputable brands. If you are not sure of which brands to go for, you can contact SparkVolt Electrical Services for technical advice. Even though some of these good brands will cost you a bit more, you will agree with us that it will pay off in the long run.It is important to ensure all electrical items such as lights, appliances and cables used in the bathroom are designed to be used in the bathroom. However sockets should not be placed in the bathroom (except shaver sockets). These electrical items are built to prevent electric shocks. Do not carry out electrical works in your bathroom yourself. It may seem like an easy thing to do but that could be disastrous.I’m sure you are wondering when to call an electrician (such as SparkVolt Electrical Services) to inspect your bathroom electrics.
Though there is no definite time, there are some signs to look out for:
Damage to plugs or sockets? Contact SparkVolt.
Tripping circuit-breakers or blowing fuses? Contact SparkVolt.
Buzzing or crackling sound? Contact SparkVolt.
Flickering lights even though bulbs have been changed? Contact SparkVolt.
At SparkVolt Electrical Services, your safety matters because we are truly ‘The People’s Electrician’.
