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TNEB: Appeal to the public to handle electric equipment carefully during the monsoon rainy season!

Posted on: 20/Oct/2020 12:52:23 PM
With the onset of the monsoon rainy season, TANGEDCO has released the guidelines for the public to prevent electrical accidents.

In a notification released by TANGEDCO, it is advised:
  • Buy exclusively only electric equipment/gadget with ISI mark.
  • While fixing the electric lights, take care to keep the concerned switch ‘off’!
  • Useonly3-pin plug and socket for equipment like refrigerators, grinders, etc.
  • Use electric leak preventer to ensure that there are no accidents due to electric leakage.
  • Undertake any electricity-related activity only with the government-approved agency.
  • Avoid using non-functioning electric equipment/gadget.
  • Earth-pipe must have been fixed in each residence and ensure that it is NOT TOUCHED BY CHILDREN OR (PET) ANIMALS. Maintain it properly!
  • Install the plug-points and switches at a good height.  Do not use electric wires for drying clothes!
  • Do not tie cattle on electric poles or supporting rods.
  • When it rains, do not go near the electricity equipment installed in pubic places.
  • In case you find electric wires/cable cut, please inform the nearest EB office immediately!
  • While constructing buildings near the electric poles, ensure enough gap.
  • Approach the nearest EB Office in order to cut off tree branches touching electric wires.
  • In case of fires due to electricity-related accidents, DO NOT USE WATER TO DOUSE THE FIRE.
  • WHILE THERE IS LIGHTNING, THUNDER, DO NOT STAND IN THE OPEN AREAS OR NEAR THE OPEN DOORS/WINDOWS IN THE HOUSE!