7 notes when using electricity in the family

Using compact bulbs saves electricity

Although the initial investment cost is larger than conventional incandescent bulbs, compact bulbs will be more economical in the long run due to using only 1/4 of the power and 8-12 times longer lifespan than normal bulbs and still provide the same brightness. When lighting incandescent light bulbs, only 10% of the electricity is used to glow, while the remaining 90% of electricity is only used to heat the bulb.

Check electrical wiring

Check conductors that use plastic enclosures. These have the disadvantages of being brittle, prone to cracking, melting or touching vessels. In particular, we need to strictly adhere to the principles of earthing wire, avoiding the risk of electric shock from leakage of household appliances.

If possible, you should equip an automatic circuit breaker for older hot and cold water heaters that can automatically disconnect when the electrical system is in danger of being unsafe.

Regularly check and maintain the electrical equipment

It is important to pay attention to the group of household electrical appliances such as irons, electric cookers, ovens, kettles, electric cookers … These are potential items of leakage, high risk of fire and explosion. The general principle of operation of this device is to use incinerators to heat directly or indirectly. If the product is of poor quality or improperly assembled, it is very dangerous.

Electric heater is a water heater that uses resistance wire (sewing wire) to convert electricity into heat energy. Due to its compact, simple structure, low cost, electric hot tub is used a lot in households or in dormitories, but this is also a product with high risk of unsafe for users. .

Do not open the electrical equipment with large capacity

Large-sized electrical appliances such as ovens, microwaves, electromagnetic cookers, electric cookers, rice cookers, irons, water heaters, etc. If the household electrical wire has a small section, it is easy to cause too load, which increases the risk of explosion.

Arrange food in the refrigerator properly

When you open the refrigerator door, warm air from the outside will overflow and replace the cool air inside, resulting in the cabinet needing more energy to maintain the temperature. Therefore, the more free space there is, the greater the chance that the outside air will enter. The arrangement of cold food, fresh food, green vegetables … according to the area to be easily removed, helping to shorten the opening and closing time is also a way to save electricity.

Cook rice only before eating 30-45 minutes

Do not cook rice with an electric cooker too soon, should only cook 30 to 45 minutes before eating to limit the time for warming, use a rice cooker with an appropriate capacity and capacity, the ability to clean the bottom of the pot, heaters.

Turn off the power when not in use

The power should be turned off when not using electrical appliances in the home, such as computers, printers, televisions, water heaters, etc.This will not only save electricity but also minimize the risk of loss. safety (fire, leakage).

Source: Electricity of Vietnam