Why Mess With Voltage? Get Electricians in Sutherland Shire to Do It

If you’re a homeowner, business owner or running a strata complex, and facing electrical issues, remember that you can’t legally do your own electrical work – not without having earned an electrical license. It’s a lot safer – and better – to let an electrician here in Sutherland Shire handle electrical, voltage issues. In this blog, we cover how potentially lethal electricity can be, to drive home the point.

Voltage: an explanation

Most people know that electricity can be dangerous. Any idea what voltage is? According to one source, it’s “the pressure from an electrical circuit’s power source that pushes current through a conductive loop allowing it to do work”. Voltage measures the strength of electricity in a current. You might not be aware of how dangerous it is to work on electrical problems. But how much voltage does it take to actually take someone out? The answer is, it depends.

High voltage can potentially kill someone. However, if there is a current flowing through the body, even a low amount of voltage can be deadly (delivered to the chest or head). The amount of current that flows through the body depends on the resistance of the tissue. It’s a good idea to turn to electricians in Sutherland Shire who are trained professionals (we’d be happy to help) who know how to handle voltage and electrical problems. What many people don’t know is that electricians can also be lifesavers.

Connection between voltage and resistance

Let’s talk about resistance. For example, dry skin has a high resistance, so it takes more current to cause harm. On the other hand, wet skin or any tissue with a low resistance can be easily damaged by even a small current. In general, it takes about 50 milliamps (mA) of current flowing through the heart to cause fatal arrhythmias. This varies depending on a person’s overall health and the strength of the electric shock they’ve received.

So, while voltage is not enough to kill someone on its own, it can be deadly if there is also a current flowing through the body. This is why it’s essential not to attempt to solve electrical issues on your own. Getting a qualified electrician with experience working on electrical systems is far safer. If you are concerned about electrical problems in your home, business or strata complex, it is best to consult with a professional electrician (Skyco Corp).

Our electricians in Sutherland Shire are trained to handle voltages up to 1000 volts (meaning with protective clothing and equipment). However, it only takes about 50 volts to kill a person. While most household appliances use 110-120 volts, some larger appliances like electric ranges and clothes dryers use 230 volts. A qualified level 2 electrician is trained to work with these high voltages safely.

Understanding current and resistance

While voltage is certainly a factor when it comes to how dangerous electricity can be, it is not the only one. The amount of current flowing through the body also plays a role. It takes less than 0.1 amperes of current flowing through the heart to disrupt its normal electrical activity and cause ventricular fibrillation, which is often fatal. That’s why it’s so important to have a qualified electrician in Sutherland Shire handle any electrical work in your home. With their training and experience, they can ensure that all work is done safely and correctly.

If you have any voltage or electrical problems in your home, business, or strata complex, it’s always best to call us to come and take a look. Our level 2 electricians in Sutherland and Sutherland Shire are trained to identify and solve electrical problems quickly and efficiently. We also have the tools and equipment to do the job right, and are insured. So if something goes wrong, you’re protected.

Need electrical help? You can turn to Skyco Electrical Corp – we’re qualified electricians and provide electrical services to residential, commercial, and strata clients in Sutherland, and Sutherland Shire among other locations. If you have an electrical emergency, enquiry, or would like to book an appointment, call us at 02 9189 6280. We’re your go-to level 2 and emergency electricians in Sutherland Shire and provide services such as fixing air conditioning problems, electrical fault-finding, switchboard upgrades, safety switches, lighting, smoke alarms, etc.