How is an Outdoor socket installation Bristol weatherproof?

The primary factor is that Fairway Electrical will use an Outdoor Socket that is housed in a weatherproof casing with a high Ingress Protection (IP) rating, frequently IP66. They are sealed against dust and protected against powerful water sprays. This results in them being able to withstand rain and other such outdoor elements.

Its hinged lid seals around the plug when it is not being used and that offers an additional layer of protection and a watertight seal. The construction itself is made from materials such as plastic or stainless steel that are durable and able to withstand outdoor conditions.

Uses for an Outdoor socket installation Bristol

An Outdoor socket installation Bristol can be used for a variety of reasons including: -

  • Lighting – be it decorative, security or safety
  • Power Tools – enables the use of items such as lawnmowers, electric grills and even pressure washers
  • Entertainment – being able to set up outdoor speakers, projectors and hot tubs when hosting your family or friends
  • Water Features – to power the pump in your pond, a fountain or ornamental water feature
  • Christmas Lights – providing a power source to illuminate your Christmas lights or any other temporary decorations such as an inflatable Santa!

Why is an Outdoor socket installation Bristol safer?

An Outdoor socket installation Bristol is safer than a standard indoor socket because they have been designed to withstand the elements. With their weatherproof seals and casing they will typically also house Residual Current Device (RCD) protection that can cut the power swiftly should a fault be detected thus reducing the risk of an electrical shock.

Fairway Electrical can offer reassurance as to their safety due to their weatherproof design which is crucial in preventing water ingress and in avoiding exposure to the outdoor environment. Their high IP rating reaffirms their level of resistance meaning they can function safely in all conditions and the RCD provides that extra layer of safety to those at the other end of the plug.

Correct Outdoor socket installation Bristol from Fairway Electrical is essential to make certain that it is properly grounded and protect against all potential hazards.

Outdoor socket installation Bristol Regulations

Outdoor socket installation Bristol must comply with Wiring Regulations BS 7671. This relays to sockets, cables and the casing being waterproof with an IP rating and cables additionally being frostproof, have RCD protection cutting out the power if there is a fault and installed by a qualified electrician at least 30cm above the ground level in order to prevent water ingress. Further to this they should be located close to the main power supply reducing voltage drops, in a shaded area preventing deterioration from sunlight and with the cables properly routed.

So with Fairway Electrical providing you with all the need-to-know information as to their Outdoor socket installation Bristol service you may want to ditch the unsafe and unsightly extension leads and opt for a safer, more reliable choice. Standard extension leads will only result in short circuiting, electric shocks or fire and not to mention them being a tripping hazard. So give us a call today on 0117 239 4701 or request a call back via the website by clicking here www.fairwayelectricalbristol.co.uk/contact.