THE GREATEST ELECTRICAL DANGERS IN YOUR HOME

 Electricity has changed the way the world lives. However, the benefits of electricity come with inherent dangers. Once electricity gets out of control, it can prove dangerous to both property and life.

More than 80 per cent of fire injuries occur in homes, especially those without functioning fire alarms or sprinkler systems; these fires can easily devour a home before the occupants have time to react. 

The good news is that many of these dangers can be reduced or even eliminated if one is aware of the signs and follows certain safety precautions that can minimise these dangers. In this regard, here are some of the main electrical hazards in the home:

Sockets near water sources

Sockets should be installed at a good distance from sinks, taps, bathtubs and other water sources. Since water can conduct electricity, keeping sockets away from these water sources reduces the danger of electric shocks. Sometimes the proximity of a socket to water is unavoidable. In such cases, the socket must be of the ground fault interrupter or GFCI type. In addition, it is important to avoid using the telephone, hairdryer, radio or other devices near swimming pools or other ponds, in the bath or any other place with a wet floor. 

Poorly connected wires

Poor and defective wires increase the risk of overvoltages, fires and short circuits. For this reason, it is always best to entrust your electrical system (and your home) into the hands of a certified professional electrician.

Frequently tripped circuit breakers or blown fuses

The frequent occurrence of tripping circuit breakers or blown fuses is a sure sign of a much more serious problem with your home's electrical system. These problems are often the result of faulty wiring, an overloaded electrical system or poor amplifying capacity. If it occurs regularly, or if it occurs and you cannot immediately identify and solve the problem as an overload, you should contact an experienced electrician who can examine the system and identify the problem. 

Humming or crackling noise from electrical sockets or walls

Whenever you hear buzzing or crackling noises from sockets in your home, it means that there is an electrical arc. When this problem occurs, remove the plug from the socket immediately. Never use the socket again until it has been repaired and checked by a professional electrician. If the device that was unplugged has burnt out terminals, it must be replaced.

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