3 Ways to Prevent Electrical Fires

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HOW ELECTRICAL FIRES OCCUR HOW TO AVOID THEM
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COMMON CAUSES OF ELECTRICAL FIRES

• Incorrect Use Of Extension Cords
• Light Bulbs Arent Compatible With Fixtures
• Defective, Old Equipment And Appliances

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ABOUT ELECTRICAL FIRES HOW THEY OCCUR
An Electrical Fire Begins With Overloaded, Hot,
Sparking Wires And Old Electrical Fittings.
Electrical Wiring Passes Throughout Your
Property, Often Alongside Or Bordering Timber
Supports. Any Circuit Can Become Extremely Hot
And Breakdown If It Is Damaged Or Overloaded.

• If The Circuit Protection Device Doesnt Sense
  This And Doesnt Cut Off The Electricity
  Immediately, A Fire Can Occur.
• Since Most Electrical Wiring Is Hidden Behind
  Walls And Cabinetry, You May Not Even Realise A
  Fire Has Broken Out.
• If The Fire Breaks Out At Night When Everyone
  Is Asleep. Dont Ever Try To Solve The Electrical
  Problem By Yourself, Immediately Call A Nearby
  Electrician For Reliable Electrical Services.

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INCORRECT USE OF EXTENSION CORDS

• The Incorrect Practice Of Using Extension
  Cords As A Permanent Attachment To Plug In
  Electrical Devices And Appliances Extension
  Cords Arent Made To Endure The Loads These
  Power-hungry Devices Need.
• Connecting Multiple Electrical Cords Or Using
  Them Under Carpet Or Furniture Can Create A
  Hazard, As Signs Of Wear And Tear Can Go
  Unnoticed And Exposed Or Damaged Wiring Have The
  Potential To Cause A Fire.

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LIGHT BULBS ARENT COMPATIBLE WITH FIXTURES
The Use Of High Wattage Light Bulbs In Fixtures
That Is Not Compatible. Using Incorrect Bulbs Can
Result In Accumulation Of Heat In The Wiring,
Causing It To Melt And Can Consequently Lead To A
Fire Being Ignited.
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DEFECTIVE, OLD EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES

• This Includes Appliances Like Refrigerators,
  Washing Machines, Dishwashers, Dryers, Microwaves
  And Electrical Fixtures Such As Outlets And Light
  Switches.
• If These Appliances Have Been Used For Many
  Years, They May Have Become Old, Frayed And Can
  Pose A Possible Fire Risk.

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HOW TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL FIRES
Here Are Some Crucial Steps You Should Take To
Help Ensure The Prevention Of Electrical Fires In
Your Home

• Electrical wiring inspection should be
  performed annually on your property, including
  all electrical systems. A licensed electrician
  with adequate experience can easily identify
  problems in the system beforehand and provide the
  right fix, before they turn into a major
  electrical hazard.
• Make sure that the main electrical panel is
  upgraded and properly rated otherwise it may not
  succeed in detecting overloads and protecting
  your property from an electrical fire.
• Regularly check your propertys extension
  cords, electrical equipment, appliances and other
  fixtures for signs of wear and tear.
• If youre unsure about anything, your safest
  option is to call an experienced electrician to
  check and fix any electrical installations as
  needed.

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