Signs Its Time To Upgrade Your Outlets

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 your outlets. For this, Electrogrip is here to help you!

Electrogrip is a chemical earthing manufacturer in Kolkata. We also specialize in ESE Lightning Protection System, and Backfill Compound, and also provide free chemical earthing. 

Let’s learn a few signs that show it’s time to upgrade your outlets.

1. Loose outlet

If electrical outlets in your house are loose and falling out of the socket, then it means that they are old and need to be replaced. Plugs are supposed to fit tightly on the socket. If they are hanging, then it means that they have worn out and need to be replaced.

2. Outlets Feel Warm When Touched :

When you touch certain outlet plates, do they feel hot to the touch? If that’s a yes, it’s definitely time for new outlets. Behind each outlet is a system of live electrical wires, which can generate significant heat as they conduct electricity to the outlet. Warm outlets often occur as a result of improperly installed wiring, normal wear-and-tear, or certain types of wiring malfunction, all of which must be promptly addressed for your own safety. 

3. Sparking In the Outlet:

If any of your outlets emit sparks when you plug in devices or appliances, that is a hallmark sign of electrical deterioration. Don’t wait around to get this issue fixed, or you might end up short-circuiting your home’s electrical system. 

4. Fluctuating Electricity flow:

 A flickering, inconsistent power supply is a strong indication that a particular outlet cannot keep up with a device’s power demands. As outlets grow old, wear-and-tear is completely normal, but to minimize your risk of short-circuiting and device damage, have a licensed electrician perform outlet replacement as soon as possible.

5. Circuit is constantly breaking:

If your circuit breaker is always tripping, that’s a sign that your outlets can’t handle the amount of electricity flowing through it. If this happens in your home more often than not, you should seriously consider upgrading your outlets to allow them to handle the electricity voltage.

6. Ungrounded Outlets

If any of your electrical outlets only contain two holes, that means they are ungrounded, and you are unprotected from electrical shock. For your own safety, it’s essential that you contact a residential electrician to perform outlet replacements on any receptacles that do not feature three-pronged plugs. You may also want to consider having your electrician install ground fault circuit interrupter outlets for an extra layer of protection.

Conclusion

We hope that knowledge about the above-mentioned signs helps you prevent any disasters. For more such electrically informative blogs, click here https://electrogrip.in/contact/