Lack of electrical safety can ruin the summer fun for anyone and cause extensive property damage and severe injuries as well. Electrical shock, electrocution, burns, and electrical fires are a few consequences of a poorly maintained home electrical system or improper electricity use. To avoid such situations from happening and...
Do you know how to prevent an electrical overload? An overloaded circuit can cause big problems in your home. Whether it’s frying your devices, cutting power to an important area of the home, or causing a fire, an overload is something you want to avoid whenever possible. Electrogrip is here...
What is a Circuit Breaker? A circuit breaker is defined as, a switching device that interrupts the faulty current and performs the function of a switch thus protecting the electrical system from damage. The circuit breaker has become an essential device in the modern world, and one of the most important safety mechanisms...
What is Electrical Safety? Electrical safety is a general practice of handling and maintaining electrically powered equipment to prevent incidents. Adequate training is required to properly identify and control hazards to keep the environment safe for those around. Let’s learn a few safety tips by Electrogrip! Careful with Hair Appliances Curling irons, blow dryers,...
As per the National Crime Records Bureau, about 60 people die each year due to fire accidents in India. These fires are why keeping your electrical system maintained and up to date is important. Checking your electrical system is easy, so long as you know the signs that it’s time to upgrade...
A random flicker of the lights in your home is usually harmless, but if you find yourself noticing them flicker frequently, you could have a big problem. Before calling the experts and getting an electrical inspection, let’s explore the possible reasons why are the lights in your home flickering. For this, Electrogrip...
Light bulbs can blow suddenly which can be extremely shocking. Burned-out light bulbs are an annoying inconvenience, but they usually have a simple fix. Exploding light bulbs can indicate a more serious problem that can require immediate attention. Electrogrip is here to tell why a light bulb explodes. Electrogrip is a...
What causes Electric Short? The cause of an electrical short is when the hot wire (the wire carrying the current to appliances) makes contact with a neutral wire (which is the wire that provides the return path to the electrical panel) or the ground wire (the green or bare wire that...
Faulty electrical wiring is a large reason for several housing accidents. There are several telltale signs that one fails to notice about bad electrical wiring. Before we discuss these signs, let’s learn what faulty electrical wiring is. What is Faulty Electrical Wiring? Faulty wiring means there is either damage to the wires,...
Moving into your own place is a major benchmark in one’s life. However, this exciting feeling can quickly turn into an overwhelming feeling if you don’t know the basics of your new home as there are a lot of things to consider. The basics also entail the electrical system. In...