When we have an electrical problem at home,
it’s usually very easy to spot one because of the obvious signs such as a
popping fuse or light bulb and when all lights or other appliances suddenly shut
down. However, other major problems may be a lot more difficult to detect. A
broken fuse or a peeled wire may not have any effects on your electrical system
right now, but these hidden issues may quickly turn into a huge problem such as
a fire accident or electrocution of a family member.
To ensure that your home and everyone in it are
safe, make sure to keep your eyes peeled for these warning signs:
1. When your fuse or circuit breakers frequently
blow up – These safety devices were designed to tolerate a certain level of
electrical power before they go off. Once the incoming voltage is too high for
the standard limit required by most homes in general, the fuse or circuit
breaker triggers by popping to prevent the huge amount of voltage to flow into
the house’s wiring system. However, when this happens frequently, there may be
a problem with the electrical flow coming into your house.
2. Getting electrocuted when plugging
appliances – Wall sockets and most modern appliances are designed to have a
ground system or failsafe to divert electric flow to keep the person safe from
electrocution. However, old appliances and sockets may have exposed wirings. If
you experience getting electrocuted when plugging in some of your appliances,
you might have a faulty plug or socket that needs electrical repairs. If not fixed, this may lead to fire
accidents, burns or injuries.
3. Dancing lights – Unless it’s your
Christmas lights you see flickering, then you might have a hidden problem. Dancing
or flashing lights that shouldn’t be doing it in the first place may mean that
there is a disruption in the normal flow of current being supplied throughout
your home, especially in the affected area. An open or damaged wire and even a
lose connection may be the culprit behind this. But if you don’t find it and
fix it up soon, you might be at risk of having fire accidents.
4.
Discoloured
sockets and warm plugs – There are times when something overheats. The two most
obvious signs of this incident would be a brownish discolouration or heat. When
electricity flows to another medium that is not designed to insulate heat and
current, it may start to burn and that’s where you get the brownish colour or heat.
Be sure to check sockets that suddenly turn brown, plugs and wirings that heat
up. This classic sign may quickly turn into a fire problem and can be very
dangerous to the people handling the affected appliances.
5.
Burning
smell of plastic or wood – An exposed wire may put other combustible materials
in contact with electricity. If you frequently smell something burning like
plastic or wood, then you might have a breach in your wiring system. This is
one sign that you must quickly attend to because chances are, your home will be
on fire any time soon.
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