USING ELECTRICITY
LOOK OUT FOR:
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PLUGS that get HOT or SPARK
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FRAYED WIRES
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BROKEN PLUGS
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BLACKENED SOCKETS
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BROKEN THERMOSTATS
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2 PIN PLUGS
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OVERLOADED MULTIPLUG ADAPTORS
ALWAYS:
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Check AMPERAGE, VOLTAGE and RATINGS on electrical equipment
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SWITCH OFF switches when you have finished the job
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Remove PLUGS from SOCKETS
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Read and follow MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS on equipment
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Keep ELECTRIC FLEX away from MOVING PARTS
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Make sure equipment is REGULARLY MAINTAINED and PAT tested
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REPORT and ISOLATE DEFECTIVE equipment
NEVER:
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Use ELECTRICAL equipment near WATER (unless it has been
specially adapted)
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Connect PLUGS to LIGHT SOCKETS
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Pull PLUGS out when SWITCHES are still ON
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Try to MEND electrical equipment unless you are qualified to do so
To calculate the correct fuse rating of an appliance and the amount of current being
drawn the following equation should be used
W
Wattage
V
Voltage
A = ---
The normal Voltage (V) in the UK is 220-240v (for simplicity use 250 to replace the
V. The Wattage (W) of an appliance can be found on the rating plate (often silver)
attached to the appliance. Divide the Voltage into the Wattage which gives the
current being drawn. This will also indicate the correct fuse to be used.
ELECTRICITY INFORMATION
DATA CARD
Fuse Ratings
Upto 750 watts = 3 amp
750 - 1200 watts = 5 amp
1200 - 3000 watts = 13 amp
EXAMPLE APPLIANCE RATINGS
These are only examples and you should always
ensure that the correct fuse is fitted.
3000w
3000w
2000w
2000w
2000w
1500w
Fan Heater
Tumble Drier
Kettle
Washing Machine
Dish Washer
Hair Drier
13 amp
13 amp
13 amp
13 amp
13 amp
13 amp
1000w
1000w
900w
900w
Iron
Vacuum Cleaner
Toaster
Microwave
5 amp
5 amp
5 amp
5 amp
400w
150w
150w
100w
100w
Food Mixer
Television
Fridge Freezer
Lamp
Stereo
3 amp
3 amp
3 amp
3 amp
3 amp
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