Experience in protecting electrical equipment in the rainy season

(Baonghean.vn) - Rain and flooding pose many risks of leakage and electrical short circuits if users do not pay attention and handle them properly. To ensure the safety of people and property, when floods occur, it is necessary to ensure the following principles of using electrical equipment.

Use safe power source

During the rainy season, the air is often very humid, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, which can easily cause electrical short circuits and power leaks. When using electrical equipment in the home, you should use a stable and safe power source. You should install anti-shock devices or UPS power protection devices... Do not use the same outlet for electrical equipment.

Install electrical equipment properly

Electrical appliances such as washing machines, refrigerators, microwave ovens, etc. should be placed in dry, airy places, away from rainwater. Electronic devices should be placed higher than the ground and away from walls; away from water sources and other heat-generating devices.

In the case of houses along canals or near rivers, when using electronic devices, you should use desiccant bags and newspaper to limit the possibility of moisture in the circuits of electronic devices.

Clean and maintain electrical equipment periodically

At the beginning of the rainy season, what you need to do is check and maintain electrical equipment to grasp the usage situation. When detecting damage, it is necessary to promptly repair it.

Avoid using electrical equipment until the damage has been repaired. Do not attempt to repair electrical equipment without the proper skills or specialized equipment.

Turn off power to unnecessary devices

When there is a thunderstorm, the first thing to do is to check all electrical appliances in the house and unplug unused power sources. Computers, phones that are charging, televisions, electric kettles, etc. are all devices that easily attract electricity, so there is a high possibility of damage or even explosion during a storm.

Unplug the power plug immediately if you hear unusual sounds coming from the electrical device or a burning smell; if you feel a slight numbness when touching the plug, you must cut off the main circuit breaker, check and repair it immediately before using the device again.

Do not install electrical wires, circuit breakers, switches, or fuses on flammable objects such as wood, paper, or foam insulation to avoid electrical short circuits. Connection points must be technically correct, not overlapping (staggered), and wrapped with insulating tape.

Thunderstorms often come suddenly and are difficult to predict. Therefore, before leaving the house, you should turn off all electrical devices to ensure the safety of your property.

Protection of electrical equipment

The general measure to protect electrical equipment is to install lightning protection devices; ground electrical equipment such as water heaters, microwave ovens, washing machines, etc.

During the rainy season, the humidity in the air is often high, requiring electrical equipment to run more often; do not turn on the fan or open the door when it is humid because the humid air from outside will fly in more. Using a fan to dry is a mistake because it will cause more condensation and mold. It is necessary to limit the penetration of moisture into the house by closing the door tightly.

To prevent moisture, small electrical appliances should have a dehumidifying system and a moisture-proof cabinet. Or they can be placed in a sealed container with a light bulb on, 25 - 60W depending on the size of the container to heat the device.

When electrical equipment is damaged, the thing to do is to immediately turn off the power source. Do not disassemble or replace electrical equipment yourself because it can easily cause electrical leakage. During the rainy season, the humidity in the air is high, so even a small leak is extremely dangerous.

How to fix electrical short circuit at home

- Always check the load factor in your home.

- Occasionally turn on the power to dry the electronic equipment.

- Turn off unnecessary devices.

- Check the power supply to the outdoor equipment.

- Do not turn on the power beyond the load capacity of a line. Because it will heat the wire and combine with humid air to make the electrical short circuit faster.

Ngoc Anh

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