{"id":4305,"date":"2022-09-07T12:38:38","date_gmt":"2022-09-07T12:38:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nevlec.com\/?page_id=4305"},"modified":"2022-11-09T10:40:51","modified_gmt":"2022-11-09T10:40:51","slug":"safety-in-and-around-the-home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nevlec.com\/es\/residential\/tips\/safety-in-and-around-the-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Safety In and Around the Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"4305\" class=\"elementor elementor-4305\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-59079e6 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default cms-remove-row-no cms-section-no-padding-no cms-full-content-with-space-none cms-boxed-bg-false cms-section-boxed-divider-false cms-overlay-gradient-bg-yes cms-overlay-gradient-mode-tb\" data-id=\"59079e6\" 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           \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2581caa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2581caa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.8.0 - 30-10-2022 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#818a91;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#818a91;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Danger Signs<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li>Recurring problems with blowing fuses or tripping circuit breaker<\/li><li>Feeling a tingle when you touch an appliance or wiring<\/li><li>Discoloration of wall outlets<\/li><li>A burning smell or unusual odor coming from an appliance or wiring<\/li><li>Sizzling sound at wall switches or outlets<\/li><li>Flickering lights<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Other<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li>Use only weatherproof fixtures and RCD outlets with weatherproof covers for outdoor installations.<\/li><li>Never run outdoor extension cords across lawns for seasonal lighting displays or run any extension cord across driveways or traffic areas.<\/li><li>Never use electrical appliances outdoors in wet weather or when the ground or grass is wet, unless the appliance is specifically designed and labeled by an independent testing lab for such use.<\/li><li>Appliances used outdoors should be plugged into receptacles protected by a Residual Current Device.<\/li><li>If a fuse blows or a circuit breaker is tripped don\u2019t just replace or reset it. Find out what caused the device to fail and correct the problem.<\/li><li>Never replace a fuse or circuit breaker with one that exceeds the amperage rating for a give circuit.<\/li><li>Never replace a fuse with a penny, hair pin, foil, etc. Replace it with a fuse of the same rating.<\/li><li>Keep electrical cords out of traffic paths and away from areas where children play. Maintain all electrical cords.<\/li><li>Replace any cord that is cracked, frayed, or otherwise damaged.<\/li><li>Never pinch an electrical cord against walls or furniture.<\/li><li>Do not run extension cords under carpets or across doorways.<\/li><li>Have a Licensed electrician replace old or damaged outlets with modern, three-wired, polarized outlet. Proper grounding is essential to minimize fire and shock hazards.<\/li><li>Plugs should match outlets. Three-pronged plugs require three-wired outlet or a properly grounded adapter.<\/li><li>Never cut off or bend the ground pin of a three-pronged plug. This ground connection protects you from severe shock caused by a faulty cord or malfunctioning appliance.<\/li><li>Never alter the wide prong of a polarized plug, this type of plug appear on most electronic based equipment, which if incorrectly powered can be damaged. To make it fit into an outdated outlet, have the outlet replaced and properly grounded.<\/li><li>Protect children from electrical shock by installing plastic safety inserts in unused outlets.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c7ad2e8\" data-id=\"c7ad2e8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n        <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n                        \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7927735 cms-menu-layout-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-cms_menu\" data-id=\"7927735\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"cms_menu.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cms-menu-wraps relative\">\n\t    <h4 class=\"cms-largeheading cms-heading mt-n5 mb-7 text-18  text-heading\"><a class=\"menu-heading\" href=\"\">Quick Links<\/a><\/h4>\r\n    <div class=\"extra-space clearfix\"> <\/div><div class=\"menu-residential-tips-container\"><ul id=\"menu-residential-tips\" class=\"cms-menu cms-menu-vert text-\"><li id=\"menu-item-4357\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-4357\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nevlec.com\/es\/residential\/tips\/appliances\/\" class=\"cms-menu-link link-default link-hover-default bg-transparent bg-hover-transparent text-14\">        <span class=\"cms-icon-wrap menu-icon rtl-flip text-8 mr-5 d-inline-block cms-icon-animate cms-transition\" >\r\n            <span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"cms-icon far fa-dot-circle\"><\/span>        <\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"menu-title title\">Appliances Tips<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-4358\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-4358\"><a 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Home Danger Signs Recurring problems with blowing fuses or tripping circuit breaker Feeling a tingle when you touch an appliance or wiring Discoloration of wall outlets A burning smell or unusual odor coming from an appliance or wiring Sizzling sound at wall switches or outlets Flickering lights Other Use only weatherproof fixtures and RCD outlets with weatherproof covers for outdoor installations. Never run outdoor extension cords across lawns for seasonal lighting displays or run any extension cord across driveways or traffic areas. Never use electrical appliances outdoors in wet weather or when the ground or grass is wet, unless the appliance is specifically designed and labeled by an independent testing lab for such use. Appliances used outdoors should be plugged into receptacles protected by a Residual Current Device. If a fuse blows or a circuit breaker is tripped don\u2019t just replace or reset it. Find out what caused the device to fail and correct the problem. Never replace a fuse or circuit breaker with one that exceeds the amperage rating for a give circuit. Never replace a fuse with a penny, hair pin, foil, etc. Replace it with a fuse of the same rating. Keep electrical cords out of traffic paths and away from areas where children play. Maintain all electrical cords. Replace any cord that is cracked, frayed, or otherwise damaged. Never pinch an electrical cord against walls or furniture. Do not run extension cords under carpets or across doorways. Have a Licensed electrician replace old or damaged outlets with modern, three-wired, polarized outlet. Proper grounding is essential to minimize fire and shock hazards. Plugs should match outlets. Three-pronged plugs require three-wired outlet or a properly grounded adapter. Never cut off or bend the ground pin of a three-pronged plug. This ground connection protects you from severe shock caused by a faulty cord or malfunctioning appliance. Never alter the wide prong of a polarized plug, this type of plug appear on most electronic based equipment, which if incorrectly powered can be damaged. To make it fit into an outdated outlet, have the outlet replaced and properly grounded. Protect children from electrical shock by installing plastic safety inserts in unused outlets. Quick Links Appliances Tips Air Conditioners Tips Hot Water Heating Tips Laundry Tips General Lighting Tips Going on Vacation? 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