Safety in our day-to-day life is very important and we need to make ourselves aware of it and educate ourselves and others to take safety precaution in order to save valuable lives. And value of life should be everyone's primary concern.

The market is flooded with electrical materials such as appliances, lighting and wiring material and accessories from different countries. If one analyzes the quality of electrical material available in the markets, one would realize that there are a very few products that meet standards and safety requirements.

Use of inferior quality products is a grave danger to human lives. To prevent this, an end-user needs to be aware of the safety requirements. Studies show that around 50% of fire accidents take place due to electrical fault. Electricity is a daily convenience that can also be harmful if it is not used safely. Here are some tips and information about electrical safety.

Plugs and Cables

Plugs and cables are only dangerous if they aren't used properly. If a plug is fitting loosely in an outlet, the outlet may get overheated and damage the socket or an appliance attached to it. Cables need to be tightened enough on the terminals to carry the rated current. Only those plugs that have been tested for reliability and safety should be used.

Using right type of fuses

A fuse is designed to prevent overheating of electrical connections. Make sure you are using the right type of fuse in appliances. Use of a wrong type of fuse may result in to a mishap, such as fire.

Carefully Wire plugs

The outer covering of a power lead should be inside a plug. Inside a plug, wires should be firmly tightened to the terminals.

Don't overload sockets

If too many appliances draw power from one socket it can be overloaded and start overheating. It is better to use a bar adaptor on a lead, rather than a block adaptor. Don't plug adaptors into adaptors. Only use one adaptor per socket. Check the rating of a socket and plug them accordingly. Use extension cords only as a temporary measure.

Dispose off damaged cables

If a crack or a hole has developed in a power lead, stop using it and dispose it off. Never mend it with insulating tape. Never join two pieces of power cable by yourself, call an electrician to help you.

Danger signs

Watch out for hot plugs and sockets, fuses that blow for no obvious reason, flickering lights, scorch marks on sockets or plugs. They're all signs of loose wiring or other problems.

Improperly wired plugs

If a wire is improperly connected to a plug, not only could it be pulled loose it may also heat up a socket causing short circuit or fire.

Repaired power leads

If the power lead is split or is worn out, don't fix it with adhesive tape. Chances are, water might seep in, or the tape could get loose leading to accident. Never join cables with adhesive tapes.

Water near electrics

Do not let cables or plugs get wet and ensure that they are in moisture-free locations. Keep all electrical appliances away from liquids and damp places.

Identifying counterfeits

Counterfeit or low-quality electrical products can be easily identified from their construction and design. For example, a plug with steel screws in its current-carrying parts, and made up of multiple parts is either a counterfeit or made up of low-quality material. Such accessories increase power loss and lead to damage or failure of an appliance or more.

If you have slightest doubt about the wellbeing of your electrics or you are noticing flickering lights, hot plugs and sockets, scorch marks, frequent fuse-blowing for no apparent reason; call a qualified electrician to fix the problems as these are all signs of danger.

To ensure safety and to avoid accidents due to poor electrical goods, always use high quality electrical accessories such as alf brand plugs and sockets that are designed for safe, reliable and long-term use. All alf products comply with highest national and international standards are tested in reputed laboratories.

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