Electrical Tips for Upcoming Summer

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 ensure everyone’s safety from electrical mishaps, Esthetic Interiors is here with this blog.

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Let’s learn a few electrical tips for this upcoming summer!

• Keep All Electrical Devices Away From Water.

It is well known that water and electricity never mix well. As water conducts electricity, it is advisable not to keep any electrical devices such as fans, toys, speakers, wires, cords, or other appliances or devices near the water source. Water can cause the electronics to malfunction and lead to electrical shocks and other hazards while using them, especially for kids who are not as well aware. Avoid placing electrical outlets close to a water source and cover the outlets, especially those installed outdoors, that can get splashed. Ensure that the hands are dry before touching anything that uses electricity. 

• Keep a Fire Extinguisher handy!

Always have a fire extinguisher handy in the house. Water is a good conductor of electricity & hence should never be used to put out any electric fire, big or small.

• Extension Cord Safety.

Indoor extension cords cannot be used outdoors. Do not connect one extension cord to another extension cord. Be sure the amperage rate of the extension cord is equal to or higher than the product you’re plugging in.

Use lights that are rated for outdoor use.

If you plan on enhancing the look of your balcony or other outdoor areas with string lights or hardwired light fixtures, make sure the lights are rated for outdoor use. This means that the components will be less susceptible to sun damage, wear, and tear, and may also be safe to use in a wet or humid location. Additionally, updating to more modern technology for outdoor lighting such as motion sensors, timers, and photocells for sensing daylight, in addition to CFL and LED bulb technology, can not only save a pretty penny in energy wasted on unnecessary illumination but boost security as well.

Conclusion

We hope that the above-mentioned electrical tips for the upcoming summer are beneficial for you and your house. For more information, check out our other blogs by clicking here https://electrogrip.in/blog/!