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Is a de-energized electrical system safe?

Most electricians and technicians will agree working on electrical equipment that has been “de-energized,” i.e. no voltage, offers the greatest level of safety from electric shock and arc flash hazards. And while true, it’s only true in part.

What happens if you re-energize a circuit breaker?

Sometimes your task changes while working on electrical equipment. NFPA 70E 2021 edition has been revised to state that when you turn equipment back on; when a circuit breaker has been replaced or maintenance performed, there is a chance an arc flash could occur when re-energizing equipment.

Is no voltage present a safety hazard?

No Voltage Present - But Is It De-energized? Most electricians and technicians will agree working on electrical equipment that has been “de-energized,” i.e. no voltage present, offers the greatest level of safety from electric shock and arc flash hazards. And, while true, it’s only partially true.

How can you resolve mismatched information during an energy switch?

When the information submitted doesn't match the information that the supplier can see, the switch can't progress until the inconsistencies have been addressed. Contacting your current energy supplier means you can check with them the information that they hold about your household and its meter(s).

Who can Uswitch help with energy switching?

Uswitch can only switch energy for domestic meters. Those with business meters do not have access to the same deals as households. If you want to switch energy for a business, visit Uswitch for Business.

What if I have problems completing my switch?

If you encounter problems during your energy switch, your supplier may be obligated to compensate you for the inconvenience. Ofgem introduced the Switching Compensation Guaranteed Standards in May 2019, with customers set to receive at least £30 per problem.