Forte Electric Safety Tips Pg 1

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Electrical Safety Tips and
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First and foremost do not attempt to do any electrical work unless you have
had the proper training. Hire a licensed electrician who has had the proper
training and is up to date with local codes. Something seemingly simple like
replacing an old receptacle can result in serious injury or disaster.

In this diagram you can see the wires enter and
leave the box with the current traveling through the
receptacle. If just one of these wires is improperly
connected you can have a serious problem.

If you have any receptacles in your home in which you plug something in
and the plug droops out, have them replaced. These provide a poor
electrical contact which will develop heat.

Be aware of flickering light or an electrical device that works sometimes and
other times does not. This could be the indication of a loose connection
somewhere. This is different from dimming and brightening of lights. That is
frequently caused by a problem from the power company wiring but could
also be in the house main panel.

Be sure to have working smoke detectors in the required locations. Codes
today require one in each bedroom, one in the hall adjacent to the bedrooms
and on each floor of the living space. One in the basement as well and at
least one Carbon Monoxide detector.

GFCI receptacles are required by code in the following locations: Kitchen,
Bath, Basement if unfinished, Garage and any outdoor receptacle. These
provide you with shock prevention.

Use timers and motion detectors to save energy and cost

Install a digital clock setback thermostat on your heating and cooling system
to save on energy cost as well as add comfort

Ceiling fans can greatly reduce the strain on heating and cooling systems
saving energy and cost.

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