4 Safety Tips When Dealing With Electrical Components
A part of having your own home is the responsibility of keeping the property and its occupants safe from electrical accidents. Whether you are doing a do it yourself electrical work (which must be done with more precaution, by the way) or letting a professional electrician do it for you, maintaining your electrical components in Singapore in good working condition is essential for a safe household. Hence, we opted to compile these four safety tips you should consider when dealing with electrical works at home.
Keep the tags
Most electrical supplies and appliances come with safety tags. These tags indicate that they are tested safe and are good to be used for the purposes they are intended for. When you are buying electrical supplies, keep in mind to purchase only those with tags. You can also ask the previous owner for the safety tag in case you are uncertain about buying a secondhand electrical appliance or accessory. Moreover, it is very important to keep the tag in place when you install your components such as industrial electrical meters as it can serve as a guarantee in case of fire and other electrical-related accidents.
Do constant inspection
Electrical wirings, plugs, switches and outlets tend to get damaged in the long run. They can also get peeled off by insects and rats. Thus, it is crucial to run a constant inspection on your electrical system to ensure that it is properly working. This will also avoid the occurrences of various electrical accidents like an electric shock and short circuit.
Watch out for water seepage
The most common enemy of electrical components is water. While water is an essential element inside our household, it can pose a threat to your electrical system. Always check your roof for water leakage and your walls for seepage. It will also help to ensure that your electrical appliances are situated within a safe distance from water sources.
Know when and when not to DIY
While it is true that not all electrical works inside your house necessitate the help of a professional electrician, some really do need one. For instance, you can freely change your lightbulb, others can cover peeled wire or change a plug or switch. However, you should try to let an electrician handle the tasks involving your electrical transformers or switchboard. It will also be safer to ask a professional electrician to fix your appliances than to do it yourself.
Always keep your home safe from accidents that will not only destroy your hard-earned assets but will also endanger your family. Keep in mind these safety tips to keep your household safe!
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