Prepare su Hogar para Los Vehículos Eléctricos – Video Short
¿Estas pensando en comprar un vehículo eléctrico? Asegúrate de que tu casa este listo para cargarlo. Haz que un electricista calificado reviste tu panel y te instale el cargador. Vas a querer usar un circuito dedicado para evitar sobrecargas eléctricas e incendios.
Cómo Reciclar Baterías – Video Short
Los baterías lithium-ion, si, esas baterías recargables que usan nuestros dispositivos como los cepillos de diente, laptops, y linternas. Esas baterías tienen que desecharse de manera correcta. Si es recargable, segura usa unas baterías de lithium-ion. No las tires a la basura normal ni al reciclaje porque pueden causar incendios. Tienes que llevarlas a un […]
Prepare your Home or Business for Electric Vehicles
Thinking about purchasing an electric vehicle? Make sure your home or business is prepared for electric vehicle charging: Charging Types Charging types vary based on the amount of electricity used and how fast they charge Level 1: 120v. Standard home outlet. 3-5 miles of range per hour Level 2: 240v. Requires EV charger installation. 10-20 […]
Electric Vehicle Charging Safety
Stay safe while charging your electric vehicle: Visually inspect the charging cable before use. Never use a damaged charger Follow the manufacturer’s instructions on how to charge Never use an extension cord or multiplug adapter when charging electric vehicles Only use manufacturer-provided or approved charging cables. Never use an adapter to change charging types Never […]
2024 AFCI and GFCI Performance Survey
In 2024, the Electrical Safety Foundation surveyed occupations with electrical contracting, electrical design, electrical engineering, and electrical planning to gain an understanding of the performance of safety devices required in the National Electrical Code. The survey was conducted in California with a focus on Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs) and Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs). Key Findings: […]
ESF & ReMA How to Recycle Batteries: Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
Recycling lithium-ion batteries is the only proper way of disposing of the battery. Not recycling lithium-ion batteries can cause fires, and by recycling batteries, the valuable materials in them will be reused. Visit Call2Recycle.org to find a local battery recycling location. Never place batteries in regular waste and recycling bins. They will likely catch fire. […]
ESF & ReMA How to Spot Battery Problems: Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
Lithium-ion batteries can be found in cell phones, tablets, laptops, electric bikes and scooters, toothbrushes, and backup batteries, along with other regularly used devices. Damaged or defective batteries can cause fires. Learn how to spot a problem. Signs of a Battery Problem: Change in the battery color Sweet electrical burning odor emitted from the battery […]
ESF & ReMA How to Store and Charge Batteries: Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
Lithium-ion batteries are in all types of devices we use every day. These batteries can be found in cell phones, tablets, electric bikes and scooters, toothbrushes, and backup batteries. When purchased and used correctly, lithium-ion batteries can provide a valuable service, but there is a risk of fire and injury if uncertified batteries or chargers […]
ESF & ReMA Importance of Proper Recycling: Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
Lithium-ion batteries must be recycled rather than disposed of because not recycling them can cause fires. There has been a 41% increase in catastrophic losses at material recovery facilities. Recycling helps the environment and is the safest and most efficient way to process a battery at its end of life. Never place batteries in regular […]
Importance of Proper Recycling: Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
Lithium-ion batteries must be recycled rather than disposed of because not recycling them can cause fires. There has been a 41% increase in catastrophic losses at material recovery facilities. Recycling helps the environment and is the safest and most efficient way to process a battery at its end of life. Never place batteries in regular […]
How to Store and Charge Batteries: Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
Lithium-ion batteries are in all types of devices we use every day. These batteries can be found in cell phones, tablets, electric bikes and scooters, toothbrushes, and backup batteries. When purchased and used correctly, lithium-ion batteries can provide a valuable service, but there is a risk of fire and injury if uncertified batteries or chargers […]
How to Spot Battery Problems: Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
Lithium-ion batteries can be found in cell phones, tablets, laptops, electric bikes and scooters, toothbrushes, and backup batteries, along with other regularly used devices. Damaged or defective batteries can cause fires. Learn how to spot a problem. Signs of a Battery Problem: Change in the battery color Sweet electrical burning odor emitted from the battery […]