Energy Conservation and Safety Tips
Energy Conservation
- Lighting – Turn off unnecessary lights
- Ironing – Do all the ironing at one time.
- Cooking – Have all ingredients ready when cooking to avoid frequent switching and off of the electric stove.
- Refrigerator / Freezer – Choose a refrigerator model suited to your family needs
- TV Viewing – Switch off the set when no one is watching. Unplug it when a transformer is used.
- Airconditioning – Make sure that the thermostat is working efficiently. Keep the thermostat setting not lower than 23.9C.
- Electric fan – Turn off fan when not in use.
- Deep Well Pumps – Limit the use of automatic electric pumps
Electric Safety Tips
How to Prevent Shock, Injuries, and Fires
- Avoid ”octopus” connection.
- Don’t handle a connected plug or light switch with wet hands or when standing on a wet surface.
- Never leave an electric iron turned on for some time and forgetting all it. This is often the cause of fire.
- Never allow children to prove into electrical outlets.
- Use wall outlets, not lamp sockets, for connecting appliances.
- In case of electrical fire, unplug appliance if possible or turn off main switch, and use applicable fire extinguisher.
- Be sure to use electrical wires that are correctly sized.
- Don’t try to be your own “electrician”. Have a licensed electrician do your wiring and repairs.
- Keep combustible materials (clothing, curtains, papers) away from lamp bulbs or heating devices.
- Do not string cords around nails, pipes, not place them where they will get tripped over or get excessive wear(under rugs, through doorways; near chair rockers).