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Wednesday, May 8, 2013

How to install electrical wires safely

The process of installation of electrical wires is usually done by trained electricians, who have sound knowledge amount electrical voltages as well as types of wires to be used in various tasks. Electrical wires are flexible, and multipurpose so are abundantly used across various applications and often installs in many DIY projects too. So it is very important to understand various safety measures while installing electrical cables.

It’s very essential to check that all connections involving are secured properly by using bolts and the fitting and connections are appropriate. Unfastened link scan often cause flickers which may lead to fires, so they must be constantly checked. Listed below are some of the vital factors which should be always kept in mind while installing electrical wires in households or industrial environments.
  • Before initiating every installation always turn off all the power outlets through which even slight amount of electricity passes.
  • Choose the correct cables, as sometimes we tend to get confused with the variety of them readily available in the market, so always choose cables depending on environment.
  • Not all wires are weather resistant, so if an installation is to be done outdoors always use the weather resistant kind, as they are durable and non-corrosive
  • Secure all connections ensuring they are accurately fixed by using metal bolts and various other connector links.
  • Protect your eyes by wearing safety glasses, to avoid anything from entering your eye accidently.
  • While using ladders always work in pairs and ensure that the ladder is firmly attached to the ground using fixed stoppers.
  • Cover your body as much as possible by clothes as this help you from any minor injuries or scrapping your skin in case of any sudden accidents.
  • Always lift heavy objects in a group to avoid any injury to the back, while lifting heavy load alone.
  • While using tools like drills solder irons etc. never leave them unattended, after the task put them away securely.
  • Always ensure you carry a fire extinguisher for an emergency during an installation. Also before installation starts and after the installation is complete always, understand any power adjustments made or alterations in the flow of electric currents done and document or notify others too for future reference. 

If the above mentioned safety measures are adhered appropriately then an accidental situation would never arise while installing electrical wires in outdoor or indoor environments.

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