Switch sockets are important electrical accessories that households must use in contact with electrical appliances. Because they are commonplace, they are often easily ignored by people for their potential safety hazards. Sanxiong Aurora warmly reminds you that the correct use of switch sockets cannot be ignored, otherwise, fire due to paralysis will cause your property loss and threat to your safety.
Generally speaking, there are seven hidden dangers that cause fire in switch sockets.
1. The socket is short-circuited due to the socket being pressed by flammable materials or falling dust, or it is installed in a flammable and explosive dangerous place. When inserting or removing the plug, sparks will cause explosion and fire;
2. It is because the plug is damaged and not replaced in time, and the bare plug is used instead of the plug, which causes short circuit or spark, and causes the combustible to catch fire.
Three, some bedside switches are put away after use. The switch hits the bed frame or wall and damages the outer insulation layer, which is likely to cause a short circuit.
4. The working voltage and working current of the lamp holder are not consistent with the power of the socket used, and the long-term overload will cause a fire if the temperature is too high.
The sockets are 16A ultra-current-limiting, which can meet the normal power consumption of all industries and households. Some other switches are generally 10A current-limiting. When the household uses a little more power, it will cause a fire.
Fifth, the switch is improperly installed, especially when the switch is placed on a flammable object. Once the sheath of the wire lead is scratched, the core of the wire will be exposed or water vapor will penetrate, causing a short circuit, or an arc will cause a fire when the switch is disconnected. ;
6. The power distribution board is not placed in the junction box. When the fuse is blown, hot metal particles will splash down, causing the combustibles below to cause combustion;
VII. It is the leakage of flammable gas used by households due to the leakage of pipes or valves. When the flammable gas is mixed with air and reaches a certain limit, opening and closing the electrical switch without the arc elimination device will cause sparks and cause fire or explosion.
If you want to avoid fires from the source in daily life, you must choose regular manufacturers to produce them in the purchase process, and pass the formal inspection of qualified products by relevant departments. You should also hire a professional electrician with certain knowledge about fire safety during installation. At the same time, the more frequently used plugs and switches in the home should also be checked and repaired regularly.