Useful Tips

i. Do´s & Don´ ts :

Electricity Useful Tips-Do's and Don'ts

Do’s Don’ts
Do plug power equipment into wall receptacles with power switches in the OFF position. Do not wrap power cords over hot pipes,radiators or sharp objects.
Do unplug electrical equipment by grasping the plug and then pulling. Do not pull or jerk the cord to unplug the equipment. Do not plug equipment into defective receptacles.
Do check the receptacle for missing or damaged parts. Do not use non standard plugs, extension cords with junction box receptacle ends or appliances if not properly grounded.
Do check for defective cord clamps in that locations where the power cord enters the equipment for the attachment plug.
Use a danger tag on any electrical equipment which causes shocks or has high leakage.

ii. Safety :

Electricity - Useful Tips-Safety

  • Use proper conductor for house wiring by calculating actual load.
  • Don’t expose electrical appliances & bare wires to wet conditions.
  • Use the correct Size, ISI make of fuse & never replace the burn-out fuse with other materials.
  • Avoid the use of Extension cords & don’t leave dangling or trailing on the floor.

    For households:

    1. Never allow your children touch any electrical point or insert any part of their body into it.
    2. Allow only licensed Electricians to handle electrical problems.
    3. Always ensure that you are properly insulated from getting shock.
    4. Avoid ” Octopus Connections ” as overloading might occur due to the same which can cause burning of sockets.
  • Educate the children about ‘Electrical Sign’s & dangers of electric shock.
  • Always switch off the Current from the mains in case of short circuit in a portion of premises & insulate yourself.
  • Ensure proper earthing in you premises.
  • Never insert bare wires in the socket & always remove the plug from the socket when not in use.

iii. Safety :

Save Water

  • When washing dishes by hand,don’t let the water run while rinsing. Fill one sink with wash water and the other with rinse water.
  • Monitor your water bill for unusually high use.Your bill and water meter are tools that can help you discover leaks.
  • Wash you fruits and vegetables in a pan of water instead of running water from the tap.
  • Don’t use running water to thaw food. Defrost food in the refrigerator for water efficiency and food safety.
  • Please check the over flowing of your overhead water tank.

Save Electricity

  • Use proper conductor for house wiring by calculating actual load.
  • Don’t expose electrical appliances & bare wires to wet conditions.
  • Use the correct size ISI make of fuse & never replace the burn-out fuse with other materials.
  • Educate the children about ‘Electrical Sign’s & dangers of electric shock.
  • Always switch off the Current from the mains in case of short circuit in a portion of premises & insulate yourself.