USING ELECTRICITY LOOK OUT FOR: - PLUGS that get HOT or SPARK - FRAYED WIRES - BROKEN PLUGS - BLACKENED SOCKETS - BROKEN THERMOSTATS - 2 PIN PLUGS - OVERLOADED MULTIPLUG ADAPTORS ALWAYS: - Check AMPERAGE, VOLTAGE and RATINGS on electrical equipment - SWITCH OFF switches when you have finished the job - Remove PLUGS from SOCKETS - Read and follow MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS on equipment - Keep ELECTRIC FLEX away from MOVING PARTS - Make sure equipment is REGULARLY MAINTAINED and PAT tested - REPORT and ISOLATE DEFECTIVE equipment NEVER: - Use ELECTRICAL equipment near WATER (unless it has been specially adapted) - Connect PLUGS to LIGHT SOCKETS - Pull PLUGS out when SWITCHES are still ON - 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 DataCard.Doc