Electricity is part of our lives. We use it from the moment we wake up and throughout the day. As a result, we sometimes forget how powerful and dangerous it can be.
The following list outlines the steps you should take to reduce electrical accidents around the home.
- Always call a certified electrician to do any wiring in your home.
- If a fuse blows, turn off all appliances and lights that are on the circuit before changing the fuse. Use a flashlight. Don’t try to replace a fuse in the dark.
- Replace a fuse with another that has an identical rating. Pull the plug, not the cord, when disconnecting an electrical device.
- Never remove a plug when your hands are wet, or if you’re touching a metal object.
- Keep cords away from sources of heat and water.
- Do not place a cord under a carpet, through a doorway, or anywhere that it could be stepped on.
- Always use extension cords that are properly rated for the amount of electricity you’ll be using.
- Coil up excess cord length and keep the coil intact with plastic ties or velcro straps.
- Use a certified power bar if you need to plug multiple items into an outlet.
- Unplug the toaster before prying out stuck toast. Unplug your electrical gadgets when they’re not in use.
For all electrical work, including air conditioning, heating service and hot water installations, call Abracadabra Air Con today. We service Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula, Surfcoast and surrounding areas.
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