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What is my electrical installation made up of?
What is my electrical installation made up of?

The electrical installation of your home is a labyrinth of fuses, switches and electric circuits. It is a complex and interconnected tangled web. Focus on the heart of your electrical installation.

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What is an automatic circuit breaker?
What is an automatic circuit breaker?

An automatic circuit breaker is increasingly being used as an alternative to the earlier fuse. Both protect against short circuits and overloads, but whereas a circuit breaker can simply be reset, a fuse always needs to be replaced.

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What purpose does earthing serve?
What purpose does earthing serve?

Grounding (or earthing) prevents electrical shock by rerouting any electrical current that might escape from a device to a metallic conductor (cable) that ends with a stake (rod) buried in the ground.

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What are the risks if there is a fault in my electricity installation?
What are the risks if there is a fault in my electricity installation?

If your electricity installation does not function properly, you run the risk of power cuts, short circuits and fire. You can take a number of precautions to guarantee your safety.

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What should I do if there is a power cut?
What should I do if there is a power cut?

If you have a power cut, you should first check whether the problem is general or individual. Depending on the situation, you may be able to resolve the problem yourself. Otherwise, you have to contact Sibelga or an electrician.

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