What helps make a home safe from fires caused by electrical faults?
-Certified MCB: certified MCB devices are labeled as such, and must be tested at least once every 6 months by a certified electrician. -Earthing Pits: Earthing pit is filled with various liquids to keep the soil ionized and offer the home adequate earthing protection. If these pits are salt-water based, then homes, apartments and office buildings must check once every three months, and if gel-based, based on the type and quality used, either once every one year, or once every 10 years. -Appropriate rating sockets: Some appliances in the home use distinctively higher current e.g. washing machines, fridges and electric hotplates. Ensure that they are plugged to sockets of suitable rating points in the kitchen. -Use three-pin plugs: The third prong of a plug is for earthing. It is safer to use such plugs and get the help of a certified electrician to change wiring it if necessary. -Seek electrical assistance early: When the first warning signs appear, seek help immediately, using only cer
