Prevention Of Electrical Hazards
December 17th, 2009
Nowadays, the electricity forms an integral part of almost all households. Not only the households but all the industries depend on the electricity for delivering their output. The electrical appliances and devices such as fans, lights, water heaters, mobiles etc. survive owing to electricity.
Along with the assets that electricity offers, there are drawbacks as well. A poorly monitored and maintained electrical setup invites possible hazards in the form of fire. Hence, it should be a regularity to include the inspection of electrical framework in your weekly itinerary.
It is a common sight in many households to notice tattered and worn out electrical components such as wires/cords, plugs, outlets, fuses etc. Such households remain ignorant to the perilous situation they’re living in. It should be a regular practice in all the households to fix such wires whenever you locate them. Such minor repairs don’t call for the involvement of an expert and can be fixed by even a novice. Also, bind the suspended or loose wires to their affiliated setup such that they don’t come in contact with the inferiors.
After modifying the tattered and ragged wires, move to the other electrical components. Never overload a particular outlet as that may lead to the overheating of the socket. Consult an expert electrician regarding the same and remove the excess number of plugs or extension cords accordingly.
The combustible substances and items such as garments, furniture etc must be placed away from electrical components and devices. The intensity of an electrical fire gets enhanced considerably owing to these flammable objects.
Make it a regular practice to examine your electrical setup and its associated appliances. Don’t ignore if you notice an irregularity in any of your appliance.
Inspect the condition of your electrical breaker box and the main fuse. The size of the main fuse must be in proportion with the amperage limit. If it exceeds the preset level then overheating may occur. Test the normality of the GFCI receptacles by pressing the ‘test’ and ‘preset’ buttons available on the body of the receptacle. Similarly, check the operation of other electrical components by comparing their present voltage with the prescribed voltage limit.
Make way for an electrician when it comes to the inspection of the internal wiring setup.
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