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Spring is here and perhaps you might have already started to enjoy the pleasant outdoors! Well, at Eris Electrical, we thought it’s important to share with you essential electrical safety tips to keep you and your family safe and be able to make the most out of the spring season.
Here are the nine vital electrical safety tips for spring:
1. Before You Dig, Always Call the Level 2 Electrician
Like overhead power lines, underground power lines are also dangerous, and as you can’t see them, it’s nearly impossible to locate them. This spring, if you plan to dig; for instance, if you want to plant a tree or add an addition to your home, ensure calling the level 2 electrician to confirm whether it’s safe to do it.
2. It is Vital to Keep Your Electrical Box Clean
You may have noticed the ground-level box you have in your backyard – that box accommodates the components of an underground electrical system. You need to keep it clear of vegetation and other permanent structures, as level 2 electricians may require accessing the underground lines and equipment during routine maintenance or unexpected outages.
3. Look-Out for Power Lines Hidden Behind Plants
As part of your spring activity, you may venture out to trim tree limbs and shrubs, but ensure there are no power lines behind them that are out of sight. However, if you’re worried about tree limbs that are growing on or around your property’s overhead power lines, then call expert level 2 electricians near you.
4. Take Care of the Power Lines
If you have to climb a ladder or use a long-handled pool-cleaning tool as part of your spring cleaning, ensure to stay away from all power lines before you start.
5. It is Fascinating to Know about Power Lines
Imagine if somehow you’re going to hang from one of the power lines and your feet don’t touch the ground, then you would be safe. Nonetheless, getting into contact with power lines while you’re standing on the ground is altogether a different story because the electric power will move through you and reach the ground. So you need to be careful about the low power lines, as this could well occur to you even if you’re only standing under them.
6. Keep Tools, Materials & All Body Parts Away From the Overhead Lines by At Least 15 ft
Like discussed earlier, power lines can hit you even if you’re just standing very near to them. 15 ft is the minimum safe distance that should be maintained, so ensure you’re aware of this, particularly if you’re working on the roof.
7. Avoid Flying Model-Aeroplanes or Kites Close to Power Lines
If you fly your model-aeroplane or kite and it gets stuck in power lines, then never try getting it down yourself; instead, call a level 2 service provider near you for assistance.
8. Treating All Power Lines as Same
Some are low voltage whereas some are high voltage power lines; however, you should treat all power lines with the same level of importance as if they are dangerous, as chances are they will be.
9. Safeguard Your Power Cords From Water
Water and electricity don’t mix, which you might be aware of, however, you need to ensure keeping water away from your power cords. Whenever you’re working with electricity, ensure you’re completely in a dry environment. Besides, you should consider testing your GFI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlets.
Final Words
Safely enjoy delightful spring and if you ever need the services of a level 2 service provider, call us at Eris Electrical on 0402 685 118 for prompt response and service.
Eris Electrical provides level 2 electrician services in Sydney, and our service range includes underground & overhead power lines, metering, disconnects/reconnects, switchboard upgrades, tree trimming around a live power line and temporary building supply etc., and we are accessible 24 X 7 for an emergency, so you can depend on us.
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