What are the precautions for electricity use in summer

We can easily find a phenomenon, that is, there are many cases of fire caused by point or circuit in summer. It is mainly because the weather is hot in summer, people sweat easily, and there is more rain. If we are not careful, these problems may threaten our life safety. Therefore, the following is a detailed introduction to the precautions for using electricity in summer.

1. Human bodies sweat a lot in summer, and sweat is conductive. The resistance of sweaty hands is different from that of clean hands. Under the same conditions, the possibility and severity of electric shock when people sweat are much greater than under normal circumstances. Therefore, you should be especially vigilant when using household electrical appliances in summer.

2. There is a lot of rain in summer and a lot of water is used. If your home is accidentally flooded, you must first cut off the power supply, that is, pull out the switch or fuse in the home to prevent accidents caused by insulation damage to household appliances in use due to water immersion. Secondly, after cutting off the power supply, move the household appliances that may be submerged in water to a place that is not submerged in water to prevent the insulation from getting wet and affecting future use. If electrical equipment has been immersed in water, there is a high possibility that the insulation has become damp. Before using it again, the insulation resistance of the equipment should be tested with a special megohmmeter. If it meets the specified requirements, it can be used. Otherwise, it should be dried until the insulation is in good condition.

3. When turning off electrical appliances or when the house is unoccupied for several days, the power supply should be cut off. After stopping using electrical appliances, you should unplug them and reduce the number of energized devices as much as possible to prevent the electric meter from continuing to move and recording invalid electricity consumption.

4. Do not repair live wires or equipment in your home with bare hands and feet. If you must repair live wires or equipment, you should wear shoes and clean and dry cloth gloves.

5. For electrical appliances that are frequently used in summer, such as electric showers, washing machines, etc., some practical preventive measures should be taken to prevent electricity, such as frequently using a tester to test whether the metal casing is energized, using a qualified electric shock protector (leakage switch), etc.

The above is some common sense about how to use electricity correctly and safely in summer. Although electricity is indispensable in our lives now and has given us a lot of convenience, if it is not used correctly, it may become a threat to our lives and safety. Therefore, everyone must pay attention to these electricity taboos.