Use the type of plug that fits the power outlet
When choosing to buy sockets, plugs, you should carefully review these electrical appliances. You should choose to buy and use the type of plug that fits the outlet.
Do not use too large pin plugs, because when plugged into the socket, too large pins exposed to the contact hole on the power outlet will easily bury the copper foil, in the long run will reduce efficiency and no guarantee of security.
You also do not use the pin plug is too small, because the pin will not contact the copper foil in the socket of the socket, the plug will not plug into the outlet firmly, easy to create sparks, making Damaged insulation, dangerous to users.
Therefore, using the type of plug that fits the socket is the best choice, helping to ensure safety for users, extending the life of electrical appliances and protecting your family's grid.
Turn off the appliance before plugging in, unplugging the device from or into the wall socket
Before plugging in, unplugging a device that uses electricity, or from an outlet, turn off its power.
If the device does not have a power button, only the power control button such as temperature such as iron, oven, microwave ... You should adjust the power to 0 and then plug / unplug.
Doing this helps ensure that no sparks are generated while plugging / unplugging in / out the outlet, protecting users' safety when using electrical equipment.
The power outlet should be installed out of reach of children, far from water
Active children are usually curious about everything around them. If parents install the power outlet in a position that is too low, within reach of children, they may be exposed to a power outlet if the power outlet is leaking. will be dangerous for children. In addition, electrical outlets installed near water sources also increase the risk of fire, electrical leakage.
Therefore, you should install the power outlet at a place out of the reach of children, far from water. In case, due to the purpose of use, the design of the house, office needs to install the power outlet in a low position, near the water source, you should use an additional outlet cover, choose to use a waterproof electrical socket.
Socket installed at low position should use additional cover
Check plugs, sockets regularly
Both when using and not using plugs and sockets, you should check them often. If you see plugs, sockets cracked, broken, deformed, the connection is open, you should quickly replace and repair.
If you find the plug is abnormally hot during use, you should immediately unplug it. Then check the electrical outlet, plug, power cord and electrical appliances, see if they are defective, damaged, if any, you should perform repairs or call an electrician to repair.
Do not grasp the power cord of the plug when unplugging it from the wall socket
When unplugging the power outlet, pay attention not to the cord, but to the plug firmly and then quickly unplug it.
Because if you hold the power cord to unplug it, this action can easily break the power cord, damage the plug and not guarantee safety for users.