Electricity Tips to Stay Safe During This Rainy Season
Posted on: 14/Nov/2015 4:22:46 PM
Now it`s rainy season and you probably have your home wet and moist. Your switch boards are no exception and those should be wet too. Possibilities are that electrical devices like circuit breakers, socket outlet plugs, switches, and others may start malfunctioning when water takes its way into these devices. First of all, if these devices have gotten fully submerged in water, it is advisable for you to replace it entirely.
Make sure that you don`t let your power cable connections get wet or watery. Never use electrical appliances that have got wet. Lawn mowers powered by electricity should not be used when it`s raining or when the grass is in wet condition. The presence of water may affect proper functioning of motor in appliances like refrigerator, washing machine, dryer, freezer, furnace, etc.
There are chances that the electrical parts get grounded and lead to electrical shock hazards or give rise to fire due to overheating. It is always advisable to take a deep look at the power tools before using them. If they look damaged, stop making use of it and opt for replacing the cable immediately. Get in touch with a qualified repair expert to get the tool replaced or repaired. There are few equipments that can only be replaced entirely and can`t be repaired. The condition can be observed and met only by expert professionals.
To prevent electrocutions or electrical shock, it is recommended to make use of earth leakage circuit breakers. Comply with the manufacturer�s instructions before you turn on wet-dry vacuum cleaner or washing machine.
There may be serious troubles or even death caused by fallen power lines. Keep in mind the following tips to ensure utmost safety:
If you notice any fallen line, move away from the line and never touch it. These lines, when they get in touch with water will pose electrical hazards. While moving away from such lines, have both your feet together and always stay in contact with the floor. This will help in minimizing the effect of electric shock.
If you notice someone being in direct or indirect contact with the downed line, never touch the person. If you do so, you will become the next victim. Seek help from others instead. Never try to remove the fallen line from the victim. You may try to remove the line by using non-conductive materials like wood, plastic or cloth. However, if these are, by any chance, wet, they will also conduct electricity. Don`t also drive over fallen lines.
If you are seated inside a car and the car has got in touch with a fallen line, stay inside the car. Seek for help hitting your horn. When you receive help, alert the helper to stay away from the car. While getting out of the vehicle, you need to jump out with both your feet and ensure that you don`t have live contact with both car and the ground at the same time. By ensuring this, you will avoid bridging a path for the electricity to pass through you between the car and floor.
