Well, if your electrical equipment’s get caught with a fire mostly the reason due to the use of old faulty or outdated electrical equipment’s. Sometimes the fault may be because of inaccurately wiring of the circuits.
Want to control such disaster? In order to deal with such hazards firstly proper use of modern electrical circuits need to be implemented.
Regular supervision of the electrical systems by the electrical contractors need to be done. Implementation of modern electrical systems for the durability.
Regular maintenance of the wiring for the old ones needs to be replaced.
So much to do, let’s discuss them briefly.
Some of the tips for the prevention of electric disasters are:
- Using of the right electrical appliances.
Choosing the right appliances is the hectic task in this modern era. So, to choose the appliances proper research need to be taken. People often search for ease to use products which are also energy efficiency.
- Safety protocol for kids while playing near electrical appliances need to be followed.
Toddlers are always playing here and there creating chaos among family members so handling them become a hectic task. Therefore, electric appliances need to be organized for their safety.
- Repairing and replacing of old electric appliances need to be done.
Some of the old appliances need to be changed for the better experience. Repairing of the electric appliances is to be done by the electric professionals.
- Earthing / Grounded Electric management system:
Earthing also known as the Grounded electric management system is the process of transferring and immediate discharge of flowing electrical energy to the earths surface through a low resistance wire.
Well, Sometimes the electric charge flown in the circuit is more excess than the one needed. This can create a dangerous situation for the user, increasing the risk of electric or fire shocks. So, to prevent such disaster electrical charges need to be completely done earthing.
- Power Cutoff
One of the major setbacks of people nowadays is that misuse of electric items like TV, Heating rods, Rice Cookers which consumes a lot of current. So, to prevent electric shocks we need to build habit of turning of such unused electrical items.
What if you’re already facing the electric fire. So, to control it you need to follow some precautionary measures. Things to do and not to do during an event of electrical fire.
TO Do’s:
Firstly, Fire extinguisher need to be used in order to control the situation. Try smoothing the fire by using some fire resistance thick material clothes.
Secondly, if in case the fire is out of control then we need to call for an emergency stating fire is out of control.
Finally, Inspect the appliances if the fire has damaged any part of the electrical equipment’s if so, call the electricians and repair the damaged parts.
Installing and using the fixed system to detect and put out flames in a variety of locations is possible. Other than that, you can also use fire alarms if possible. This device can be ideal for you if you’re searching for a dependable solution that will lessen the chance and damage caused by electrical fires!
Not To Do’s:
Do not panic!
The first step to mistake is panicking.
If you’re in a rush of fire the the first step is to remain calm. Terrifying can cause you to making harsh decision and prevent you from taking decision clearly.
Many people think, “Can we use water in order to control fire?”
The answer is No. Don’t use water.
If you try to control fire with water then it’ll be a great disaster for you. As we know that water is a good conductor for fire. It will lead to the heavy loss.
CONCLUSION
So, steps for preventing and controlling electrical fires require vigilance, proper maintenance of electrical systems, and adherence to safety protocols. By following these measures, the risk of electrical disasters can be significantly reduced.