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When a power failure occurs, all of your electrical appliances will stop working – from your trusted air conditioner, water heater, and even your refrigerator. Undoubtedly, an electric power trip will most likely create various inconveniences that will prevent you from carrying out your daily tasks comfortably.

However, it is important that you know what to do and what to avoid in such an occurrence. Here are important things that you should not do during a power failure:

Do not forget to unplug

Once a power failure happens, make sure that you unplug all your electrical devices immediately. Forgetting to do so can damage your electrical appliances because of the surges and spikes that eventually occur once the electricity comes back. This is known to be a very effective preventive measure to save electrical appliances from possible damage. However, you can leave one light fixture on so you’ll know when the power comes back on.

Do Not Touch a Downed Wire

You are never supposed to touch a downed wire when the power goes out. The seemingly “dead” dangling power line is never really out of power, rather, it can mostly be potentially “live.” Hence, these wires are dangerous and pose great threat resulting in severely injuring a person who touches it. Most people make this mistake by unknowingly touching such downed wires.

Remember, that you should also maintain a minimum of 30 feet distance from the downed wire during a power failure. If the ground is wet, then ensure that you maintain a distance of 60 feet. On the other hand, if you happen to be in a car when a wire is downed, stay in the car and avoid touching the vehicle and the ground at the same time as you might get electrocuted.

Do Not Use a Grill or Generator Indoors

Using a grill or a generator indoors can cause carbon monoxide to be released. Carbon monoxide is known to be extremely dangerous and life-threatening when inhaled. Just use these appliances in your garage if needed. Also, remember to follow basic safety measures when using your electric generators.

Do Not Let Your Phone Battery Die

If a power failure occurs and your phone battery is about to run out, make sure you have a spare portable power bank to charge it. Having access to a smartphone is essential as you should be updated on the latest information about the power failure, especially when it happens in a specific area in the country.

Do Not Use Candles

Avoid using candles when there is a power failure in Singapore. This is because unattended candles can lead to fires. There are a variety of battery-powered flashlights and LED lights that you can use during such occasions. are very safe to use. You should resort to these options during a power failure rather than using candles. If you don’t have any choice, make sure that you blow out the candles before going to bed.

Do Not Open The Fridge or Freezer

Frequently opening the freezer might spoil your food faster as they won’t stay cold for long. Remember to keep the doors closed unless you want to add ice in the fridge. A full freezer can stay cold for about two days, while a half-freezer can stay cold for at least 24 hours. With this, you can store bottles of water in the freezer to keep them cold. On the other hand, if there is food in the freezer that you want to save, put that food in the cooler with ice. Perishable like eggs, seafood, and chicken should be discarded as it can cause the other food in your fridge to spoil faster.

If you’re having frequent power failures, don’t hesitate to contact an approved electrician like Daylight Electrician Singapore. Contact us now by calling +65 6909 9921 or email us at enquiry@daylightelectrician.com to speak to our friendly customer service staff about our quality electrical works.

Daylight Electrician Singapore provides complete electrical services including an emergency electrician service. Our network of electrical workers and EMA licensed electricians are specially trained to execute all kinds of electrical repairs and works including electrical installation such as light installation, ceiling fan installation, power failure recovery as well as electrical wiring and rewiring. We have over 10 years of electrician experience and have done thousands of electrical works for both residential (Landed, condo and HDB electrician) and commercial electrician. We are the highly recommended electrician in Singapore with many happy customers and reviews. Call us for guaranteed transparent and honest pricing for all your electrical needs at +65 6909 9921

About Daylight Electrician Singapore

Daylight Electrician Singapore provides complete electrical services including an emergency electrician service. Our network of electrical workers and EMA licensed electricians are specially trained to execute all kinds of electrical repairs and works including electrical installation such as light installation, ceiling fan installation, power failure recovery as well as electrical wiring and rewiring. We have over 10 years of electrician experience and have done thousands of electrical works for both residential (Landed, condo and HDB electrician) and commercial electrician. We are the highly recommended electrician in Singapore with many happy customers and reviews. Call us for guaranteed transparent and honest pricing for all your electrical needs at +65 6909 9921

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