Domestic Deaths from Electrocution

in this paper. When the wiring is done by an expert accidents are rare and most deaths are due to the ignorance and carelessness of the householder. Too often there is evidence of unsatisfactory wiring carried out by an amateur to effect replacements or improvementsOther common causes of accidents are neglect to obtain competent advice following " little shocks " from appliances, failure to repair damaged or worn insulation and attempts to carry out repairs without turning off the main switch. The ordinary domestic electricity supply in England is at a pressure of about 240 volts, a figure which was agreed in 1946 and has been mandatory since 1947. strength, which is dependent upon the resistance between the terminals, will vary from 5 amperes for lighting to 30 amperes for heating and cooking points. Alternating