Electricity problems are serious, so do not hesitate to protect against them
Electricity is an integral part of our lives. It is absolutely necessary and cannot be dispensed with, so we have to put it on our list of basic priorities and learn about its problems, malfunctions, ways to repair it, and ways to avoid its dangers, which saves a lot of time, effort, and money, and helps us accomplish daily tasks quickly, easily, efficiently, and safely.
Electricity problems and malfunctions
Electricity is exposed to many malfunctions and problems, as follows:
Poor delivery due to:-
- Lack of competence of the electrician who installed the connections in the place.
-Using poor quality tools.
-Choose inappropriate places to connect wires.
Power outage due to:-
-Leaving electrical appliances connected to electricity for a long time.
-Electrical wires being cut.
- Using the wrong electrical sockets and switches, and using poor quality products.
The instability of the electrical current causes:
- Damage to electrical appliances due to unstable electrical voltage.
- Device malfunctions occur, leading to their destruction.
Electrical fires due to:-
-Sudden rise in temperatures, which leads to damage to valuable devices and the occurrence of dangerous fires.
Electric shocks due to:-
-Using electrical appliances incorrectly.
High electricity bill due to:-
- Excessive use of devices that consume a high percentage of electrical energy to operate, such as air conditioners and microwaves.
-Using damaged electrical wires and traditional lamps.
Symptoms of electrical faults
Quick identification of electrical problems and malfunctions helps you solve them quickly without causing major damage.
Symptoms of electrical faults are as follows:
Hot plugs and outlets
Electrical sockets that are hot to the touch indicate an electrical fault in the area.
Electric shocks
Electrical shocks or shocks when you touch a metal device connected to the electrical system indicate that there is an electrical problem in the place, or a problem with the electrical installation.
Burning smell
If there is an annoying burning smell inside the house and you find that the burning site is one of the sockets or appliances, this is conclusive evidence that there is an electrical problem, either with the plug or the internal connections.
Lights flashing
Flickering lights are a sign of electrical problems in the home.
Ways to repair faults and avoid electrical problems
For lamp malfunctions, do the following:
-Use lamps with appropriate power for the location.
- Make sure to wipe the lamps appropriately every once in a while.
For plug malfunctions, follow the following:
- Disconnect the main switch for the home’s electricity.
-Check the plugs and connect the disassembled parts well.
- Close the safety covers well.
For connection wire malfunctions, follow the following:
-Use high quality electrical wires.
-Use wires suitable for the size and power of the devices connected to them.
For electrical faults, follow the following:
- Raise the electric knife on the electric meter again and the current will return to normal.
Tips for dealing with electrical faults
-If you doubt that you are unable to deal with it, do not approach it and contact specialized technicians.
-Avoid touching exposed wires and make sure to disconnect electricity from them.
Close the electrical switches well and warn everyone not to open them.
-Make sure to connect the wires well.
-Use high quality products and tools.
