Electrical Safety at Home

Why you need to maintain electrical safety at home?

“Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity – Martin Luther King Jr.”

According to a National Fire Statistics made available by the Federal Fire Service (FFS); “The major cause of fire outbreaks across the country in 2021 is electrical sparks.” The statistics revealed that electrical sparks caused 636 fire cases, while electrical equipment caused 447 fire cases.

Most of these fire cases could have been avoided if victims had followed basic electrical safety. Therefore, it is dangerous to ignore electrical safety at home and in our place of work.

In this article, we will discuss some of the electrical safety tips that will help you avoid electrocution and electrical fires.

Six (6) Electrical Safety Tips You Should Know

We can prevent electrical fire and electrocution if we follow electrical safety tips in our homes and workplace. Here are 6 electrical safety tips you should know and follow for electrical safety at home:

1. Always Read and Follow Manufacturer Instructions

The manufacturer manual in every appliance always contains appliance operation and safety tips. Understanding the manufacturer instructions in the user manual will help to ensure your personal safety and improve your device lifespan.

2. Avoid Overloading Socket Outlets

You must avoid plugging one extension into another one to power electrical equipment. Call a trained electrician if you need more socket outlets in your home. Our trained technicians at Core-Power Limited can help you fix this or any other electrical issues.
Also, you must not plug more than one heat-producing device (e.g., iron, electric jug, and hair dryer) into a socket outlet at once. Overloading socket outlets may cause overheating that may lead to an electrical fire.

3. Always Unplug Unused Devices and Appliances

Another way to avoid electrical problems at home is by unplugging unused devices or appliances. It will not only help to reduce your energy bill but also help to protect your devices and appliances from overheating and power surges.

Many people find it difficult to unplug unused devices, but the good news is that the new smart plugs on the market offer a solution. With the help of these smart plugs, you can now control your socket outlets remotely or set power schedules for your outlets.

4. Repair or Replace Loosed, Faulty, and Damaged Power Cords

Ensure you check your extension and power cords regularly for signs of cracking or fraying to avoid electrical fire and electric shock in your home. Repair or replace your extension cords immediately once you notice these signs. Also, avoid running extension or power cords under rugs, furniture, or curtains. Extension cords run under rugs can lead to overheating or pose tripping hazards.

5. Leave Enough Space for Air circulation Between Your appliances
Every electrical appliance generates heat when in use. Therefore, without proper spacing for air circulation, your home appliances can overheat and possibly lead to an electrical fire. So, avoid running more than one electrical appliance in enclosed cabinets and keep flammable objects away from your devices and appliances.

6. Keep Your Electrical Devices and Appliances Far Away from Water Sources
One important thing you need to know is that water is a good conductor of electricity. So, keep your electrical devices and appliances away from water to avoid electrical shock. Ensure that all your socket outlets have ground fault circuit interrupters (GCFI) receptacles that can quickly shut off power once a short circuit is detected.

Conclusion
Every day, several people use electricity for different reasons. They use it to power their indoor lighting, home automation systems, run air conditioning, charge their phones, PCs and a lot more. Electricity provides so much convenience that we easily forget the dangers associated with electricity.

You may save a lot of money and lives by maintaining electrical safety at home.

To avoid electrical issues in your home, make sure you follow the basic electrical safety tips provided in this article. Once you notice that your circuit is tripping continuously, light is flickering, or you smell burning odors or see sparks, make sure you call a trained technician immediately.
If you need a qualified and licensed electrician to fix your electrical issues, do not hesitate to call us at Core-Power Limited on +2349130003339.