Electric Fire: Causes and Essential Prevention Tips

 

On a daily basis, we heavily depend on electricity, making it an essential part of our lives. It lights our homes, offices, and streets, playing an important role in our daily routines.

Electrical systems need to be properly maintained and handled with care; if not, there is a risk of fire. In this blog, we will discuss the causes of electrical fires and how one can prevent such accidents.

Figure 1 Electrical fire in building

Electrical fires can be devastating, causing property damage, injuries, and even loss of life. Therefore, it's crucial to understand the common causes of these fires and take necessary precautions to avoid them.

Causes of electrical fires:

1. Loose connections and the use of undersized conductors.
2. Ageing and unmaintained appliances with damaged cords that can ignite fires.
3. Overloaded circuits from plugging too many appliances into a single outlet, leading to overheating and sparks.
4. Lack of preventive inspection / maintenance of Electrical Wirings and Equipment.

Figure 2 Electrical Wire Fire due to Short Circuit

To prevent electrical fires:

1. Check and tighten the loose connections.
2. Use correct current rating protection devices against overload and short circuits
3. Use fire retardants and self-extinguish plastic insulated materials.
4. Ensure open conductors are covered with proper insulation material.

Figure 3 Electrical Short Circuit

To prevent the spread of electrical fires accidents, consider using HENSEL products made out of Fire Retardant & Self Extinguishing Plastic. Particularly HENSEL's Junction boxes and Enyboard Distribution Board wired with DIN RAIL equipment viz. Residual Current Circuit Breaker (RCCB), Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCB) to ensure a safe electrical system & protection to your home.

Figure 4 Hensel ENYBOARD distribution boards

 

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HENSEL offers a wide range of enclosures made of high-quality thermoplastic, designed for high performance for junction boxes applications in harsh and challenging difficult environments to ensure a safe electric future.

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