What precautions should be taken at home while dealing with electricity?

Answer 1

Electrical circuit overloads happen when more amperage is put across an electrical wire or circuit than it can handle. For instance, a #14 wire can safely carry 15 amps and should be protected by a 15-amp breaker. If it happens to get connected to a 20-amp breaker instead, the breaker will allow 20 amps of current to flow through a wire that can only handle 15 amps. The wire and breaker start to heat up and could cause start an electrical fire.

Answer 2

If you don't want to hire an electrician, then you need to make sure the circuit is always shut off. Use a pen tester to check that the power is shut off. Even as a licensed journeyman, we are always told not to work live.

Answer 3

Avoid using so many electrical appliances of high rating like refrigerators, geysers etc in one socket or circuit.

Electric fuse is an important component of all domestic circuit.

FUSE- A fuse in a circuit prevent damage to the appliances and the circuit due to overloading.

Avoid short circuiting.

Wires in the house used should be properly insulated.

Answer 4

When dealing with electricity at home, always turn off the power supply before working on electrical outlets or appliances. Use insulated tools to avoid electric shocks. Avoid overloading electrical outlets and ensure that all electrical cords are in good condition to prevent fire hazards.

Answer 5

when too many loads are in a circuit, the current increases and a fire might start.