DIY Safety - Think First and Stay Safe

First of our simple tips to stay safe when doing-it-yourself.

How many of you replace the plug on an appliance and never give the fuse a second thought? The fuse is there for a reason - should the worst happen and the appliance fails the fuse is the first line of defence in stopping fires. So think about it - a hair dryer that should have a 5 amp fuse at least but has a 13 amp in it keeps going past its safety cut out. Is it really worth the risk?

Here is a basic list of you need to know:

up to 230 watt = 1 amp fuse

231 - 690 watt = 3 amp

691 - 1150 watt = 5 amp

1150 watt and over = 13 amp

(1 kilowatt is 1000 watts)

Fuses are easily purchased at your local hardware store or supermarket. A pack will only cost you about 99p - that's not too much to pay for safety.