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When you move into a new home, make sure that you know where the mains switch is, and how to turn off the electricity in an emergency.

The mains switch is usually found in a cupboard along with the meter and fuse box or circuit breaker.

Tips for electrical safety:

• Unplug appliances when not in use
• Use the correct fuses in plugs
• Do not use any faulty switch or socket
• Do not touch exposed wires
• Do not touch wet fittings
• Don't overload sockets. Avoid double adapters - use only one appliance at a time in a socket.

If you have switched on a light or appliance and the power goes off

Before calling for a repair, try the following:

• Check the trip switches in the consumer unit.
• If one of the switches is in the 'off' position, unplug the appliance or switch off the light and reset the trip switch.
• Switch on the light and plug the appliances back in one at a time to check if one is faulty and tripping the switch.