Caja de Interruptores – Video Short
Los interruptores estándar se disparan cuando la corriente eléctrica excede los niveles seguros. Esto ayuda a proteger tu hogar contra circuitos sobrecargados. Los AFCIs pueden instalarse para detectar fallas en el cableado y proteger contra incendios eléctricos. Los GFCIs protegen contra choques eléctricos en áreas donde el agua y la electricidad pueden mezclarse, por ejemplo […]
Que es un GFCI – Video Short
Un Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) es un dispositivo de seguridad que te ayuda a proteger contra choques eléctricos. Los GFCI se encuentran en baños, cocinas, garajes y tomas de corriente exteriores; realmente en cualquier lugar donde las tomas de corriente puedan estar expuestas al agua. Se instalan como toma de corriente o como un […]
Instalacion de cargador EV – Video Short
¿Estás pensando en instalar un cargador EV en tu casa? Asegúrate de que todos los cargadores sean instalados por un electricista calificado para asegurarte de que se cumplan los estándares de seguridad y los códigos eléctricos. Haz que realicen una evaluación del sitio antes de la instalación para asegurarte de que tu sistema eléctrico pueda […]
Señales de una Problema Electrico – Video Short
Sobrecargar el sistema eléctrico de tu hogar puede causar un incendio. Si las luces empiezan a parpadear o a oscurecerse; si escuchas un zumbido, huele a quemado, ves decoloración o sientes enchufes tibios, podrían ser señales de un problema grave de tu systema electrico. Si sientes una descarga eléctrica leve o un cosquilleo al usar […]
Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
Protect your Electric Bike and Electric Scooter Lithium-ion batteries power many portable consumer electronics, electric vehicles, and even store power in energy storage systems. In normal applications, the Li-ion batteries are safe, but if damaged or overheated, they can cause fires. Only use manufacturer-provided or authorized batteries and charging equipment. All equipment should be certified […]
Electrical Fatalities in the Workplace: 2011 – 2021
Contact with or exposure to electricity continues to be one of the leading causes of workplace fatalities and injuries in the United States. Between 2011 and 2021, there was a total of 1,201 workplace fatalities involving electricity reported by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and 1,653 electrical fatalities reported by the Bureau of […]
Free Webinar – Surge Protective Devices: Protecting Businesses and Homes
ESFI and the National Electrical Manufacturer’s Association’s (NEMA) Low Voltage Surge Protective Devices Section present this free webinar, Surge Protective Devices: Protecting Businesses and Homes. For more information on surge protective devices, visit nemasurge.org and esfi.org.
Prevent Fires – Adults 65+ – Video Short
Adults over the age of 65 are at a much higher risk of causing a cooking-related house fire. Protect your loved ones by reminding them to always stay in the kitchen while cooking and to always turn off the stove or burners when finished cooking. And to never heat their home with a stove or […]
Winter Storm Safety – Video Short
As temperatures drop and winter storms blow through, make sure you’re aware of your surroundings whenever venturing outside. It’s not uncommon for heavy winds, snow, and ice to bring down power lines and utility poles. If you come in contact with a downed power line, be sure to stay at least 35 feet back, which […]
How to Test a GFCI – Video Short
Water and electricity do not mix. Ground-fault circuit interrupters are safety devices that are installed where water and electricity are in close proximity, such as bathrooms, kitchens, garages, and outdoors. To ensure a GFCI is working properly, it should be tested. To test, plug in a device and turn it on, press the test button […]
Smoke Alarm Safety – Video Short
Let’s talk smoke alarm safety. It’s dangerous to not have smoke alarms in your home. Be sure to test smoke alarms monthly, replace batteries yearly, and replace smoke alarms every 10 years.
Prepare for Natural Disasters – Video Short
While we cannot prevent natural disasters, we can make sure our homes are electrically safe before and after the storm. Be sure to turn off your power if your utility asks you to. Move any sensitive electronics high and make sure your phones and other emergency communication devices are fully charged. If you use a […]