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IMMEDIATE LOW-COST
FREE BUILDING &
SAFETY
MODIFICATIONS
ELECTRICAL
Make sure your
electrical wiring is
properly grounded
Make sure your
electrical wiring isproperly grounded and attached to breakers
so if the system overloads it shuts off rather than exploding
If you regularly lose power during events, first be thankful that the breakers are working
asthey should, but also acknowledge that your system is not adequate to handle your needs.
You must update the system, or modify what you book there until you can update it.
Using another object in place of a fuse or breaker is a solution far worse than the problem.
so if the system overloads it shuts off rather than exploding
If you regularly lose power during events, first be thankful that the breakers are working
asthey should, but also acknowledge that your system is not adequate to handle your needs.
You must update the system, or modify what you book there until you can update it.
Using another object in place of a fuse or breaker is a solution far worse than the problem.
Label the circuits on your
breaker box
This makes it easy to kill the power to something without the lights going out.
Figure out which outlets are on which circuits, and what the maximum current is for every circuit.
Make sure you’re not overloading a circuit.
breaker box
This makes it easy to kill the power to something without the lights going out.
Figure out which outlets are on which circuits, and what the maximum current is for every circuit.
Make sure you’re not overloading a circuit.
Connect your electronics to
surge protecting
power strips
Power intensive items, like heaters, ovens, microwaves, air conditioners, etc. should
be plugged directly into the wall outlet
wherever possible.
If you must connect these item to an extension cord, ensure that it is rated for the appliance
you want to use. Clear space around electronics and wiring, and keep electrical items dust-free.
be plugged directly into the wall outlet
wherever possible.
If you must connect these item to an extension cord, ensure that it is rated for the appliance
you want to use. Clear space around electronics and wiring, and keep electrical items dust-free.
Ensure that surge strips are not daisy-chained together in place of the use of a proper extension cable of the appropriate gauge.
When possible, uncoil extension cords entirely when using them, particularly when they are connected to power intensive appliances. Coiled extension cords are more likely to overheat causing a fire hazard.
When possible, uncoil extension cords entirely when using them, particularly when they are connected to power intensive appliances. Coiled extension cords are more likely to overheat causing a fire hazard.
Periodically check all appliance cables, extension cords, plugs, and outlets for any signs of damage.
Do not use anything with exposed copper, frayed or nicked insulation, black burn marks, or any other sign that there might be damage to the cord.
Don’t try repairing anything unless you know
what you are doing.
Do not use anything with exposed copper, frayed or nicked insulation, black burn marks, or any other sign that there might be damage to the cord.
Don’t try repairing anything unless you know
what you are doing.
Avoid running long light gauge
Use extension cords only temporarily, and place them in a way they are not a tripping hazard.
Use surge protectors instead for more permanent installations; check condition regularly and
replace if there are signs of wear.
Never use flex cable (lamp cord, extension cord, etc) in permanent, hardwired installations.
It’s not rated for permanent installation.
Learn more about extension cord suggestions.
extension cords
in order to access outlets.Use extension cords only temporarily, and place them in a way they are not a tripping hazard.
Use surge protectors instead for more permanent installations; check condition regularly and
replace if there are signs of wear.
Never use flex cable (lamp cord, extension cord, etc) in permanent, hardwired installations.
It’s not rated for permanent installation.
Learn more about extension cord suggestions.