Can I use water to extinguish an electrical fire?

No. Water is dangerous when used to extinguish electrical fires as it’s a good conductor of electricity. If you pour water on an electrical fire, the water could give you an electric shock. The best way to extinguish an electrical fire is by using a fire extinguisher. Bicarbonate of soda is an alternative if you don’t have a fire extinguisher at hand.

Is it dangerous if my circuit breaker continuously trips?

Potentially, yes. A short circuit could be the cause for recurrent tripping of your circuit breaker. This can also happen due to general wear and tear on the circuit breaker. Your circuit breaker should normally automatically switch off if this happens to avoid electrical fires. How do I know if my circuit is overloaded? -The circuit breaker trips often or fuses blow. -The lights blink, dim and flicker. -The plug socket buzzes, crackles or spits. -There’s a burning smell from your plug socket or wall switch. -You feel a slight shock when touching an appliance, plug socket or switch. -Your wall plates are warm to the touch or appear discoloured.

Is it safe to use more than one extension cord?

Plugging two of the same extension cords together results in a reduced current capacity. This could lead to decreased voltage and overheating. Even though using joined extension cords creates extra length, they can cause fires when they’re not correctly used. Make sure you don’t overload an extension cord or connect it to higher-wattage appliances than the cord is capable of handling. Extension cords should only be used temporarily and should be unplugged & switched off when not in use.

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Purified Group team is easy to work with, they are dedicated and they are good at what they do, most importantly I was satisfied with their work.

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First time dealing with this company. I was assisted by a guy named Sibusiso and it was the most effective and efficient service I’ve ever gotten. Our geyser was cold and so many people kept getting it wrong which has cost us a lot but Sibusiso managed to get to the root of it and had our water hot in no time. 10/10, 5 Stars!!!

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McDonald did various electric and plumbing jobs around my house for me, from fitting lights to my outside wall, to installing ceiling, plug sockets and fitting my shower my experience of him has always been good. He works very well and efficient and is certainly very knowledgeable on the subject of electricals and plumbing. I would highly recommend him and happy to give a personal reference to the quality of his workmanship

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Ernest electrical fixed my leaking water pipe around 1am in April this year. We phoned and response was excellent, the heavy leak was sorted at a good price. I recommend guys to make use of this company for all your plumbing problems

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When you’re settling in for a relaxed evening at home, an electrical emergency’s not what you need. Rather than trying to fix the problem yourself, get the peace of mind with professional assistance. By using the services of a qualified emergency electrician, the power will safely be in their hands. On Snupit you can find the best emergency electricians in Johannesburg.

Can I use water to extinguish an electrical fire?
No. Water is dangerous when used to extinguish electrical fires as it’s a good conductor of electricity. If you pour water on an electrical fire, the water could give you an electric shock.

The best way to extinguish an electrical fire is by using a fire extinguisher. Bicarbonate of soda is an alternative if you don’t have a fire extinguisher at hand.
Is it dangerous if my circuit breaker continuously trips?
Potentially, yes. A short circuit could be the cause for recurrent tripping of your circuit breaker. This can also happen due to general wear and tear on the circuit breaker. Your circuit breaker should normally automatically switch off if this happens to avoid electrical fires.

How do I know if my circuit is overloaded?

- The circuit breaker trips often or fuses blow.
- The lights blink, dim and flicker.
- The plug socket buzzes, crackles or spits.
- There’s a burning smell from your plug socket or wall switch.
- You feel a slight shock when touching an appliance, plug socket or switch.
- Your wall plates are warm to the touch or appear discoloured.
Is it safe to use more than one extension cord?
Plugging two of the same extension cords together results in a reduced current capacity. This could lead to decreased voltage and overheating. Even though using joined extension cords creates extra length, they can cause fires when they’re not correctly used.

Make sure you don’t overload an extension cord or connect it to higher-wattage appliances than the cord is capable of handling. Extension cords should only be used temporarily and should be unplugged & switched off when not in use.
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1. You never pay to use Snupit. It's free and you get to compare multiple quotes from the best emergency electricians in Johannesburg.

2. Professionals listed on the Snupit platform are experienced, friendly and background-checked. Our numbers say it all! Of the 599 reviews for emergency electricians, our customers have had a positive and a rewarding experience with 592 emergency electrical projects.

3. Choose from 6580 trusted and high quality professionals in Johannesburg who can assist you with just about anything you need done.

4. Don't overpay for any service, hire a local expert from our talent pool of 160 emergency electricians in Johannesburg who are skilled and vetted.

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