⚡ DIY DANGER QUIZ: Are You a Secret Sparky or a Disaster Waiting to Happen?

Take this 5-question quiz to find out if you’re a Voltage Viking... or a certified Cable Calamity!

Q1: You see a plug socket sparking. What do you do?

• A) Immediately throw water at it. Water fixes everything, right?

• B) Turn off the socket at the wall and call a professional.

• C) Stick your finger near it to "see if it's serious."

(Answers: A – 0 points (Good grief.)B – 2 points (You legend.)C – 0 points (Why are you like this?))

Q2: Your lights start flickering during a storm. You:

• A) Ignore it. It's probably just a "vibe."

• B) Light a candle and unplug delicate electronics just to be safe.

• C) Assume your house is haunted and start a TikTok live stream.

(Answers: A – 1 point (Maybe you're chill... maybe you're about to be electrocuted.)B – 2 points (Well done, sensible one.)C – 0 points (Call a ghostbuster. Also maybe an electrician.))

Q3: You need an outdoor socket for your garden party. You:

• A) Run three indoor extension leads out of your kitchen window. It'll be fine.

• B) Install a proper weatherproof socket outside.

• C) Pray it doesn't rain.

(Answers: A – 0 points (You're basically summoning lightning.)B – 2 points (You responsible beast!)C – 1 point (Hope is not a strategy.))

Q4: The fuse trips while you're using the kettle and toaster together. You:

• A) Keep flipping it back on, even if it keeps tripping.

• B) Unplug a few things and figure out what's overloading it.

• C) Hit the fuse board with a hammer.

(Answers: A – 1 point (Good try. Not good enough.)B – 2 points (Sherlock Holmes of circuits!)C – 0 points (Put the hammer down. Now.))

Q5: You want to wire a new light yourself. You:

• A) Watch half a YouTube video and have a go.

• B) Call a qualified electrician because you value your house and your life.

• C) Wrap a lot of tape around everything and hope.

(Answers: A – 1 point (DIY spirit! Unfortunately, electrics are not Ikea furniture.)B – 2 points (Top marks.)C – 0 points (You've invented the world's saddest fire hazard.))

🧠 Your Results:

• 8–10 Points: Voltage Viking ⚡➔ Congratulations! You’re practically a qualified electrician. (But still, maybe leave it to the actual professionals.)

• 5–7 Points: Cable Coward 😬➔ You mean well, but you're one extension lead away from disaster. Step away from the wires.

• 0–4 Points: Disaster Dynamo 💥➔ DIY? More like "Die If You Try." Please, for the love of all that is dry and non-flammable, call us next time.

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