Ammon – In a previous report, the Singaporean Channel News Asia website sought to highlight one of the unexpected incidents that befell a family after moving to a new home. Pointing out 6 things that must be known to avoid fatal accidents, such as fire, electric shock, or even explosion, if the heater is installed incorrectly.
The story can be summarized, according to the site, with a family moving into a 7-year-old apartment that was renovated in 2021, by making minor changes that did not affect the electrical system and water heating systems, and from here, it all began, as a fire broke out in the bathroom, specifically while the son was showering.
What saved the situation was that the electricity was immediately cut off by the mother. Investigations later concluded that the cause of the fire was due to “incorrect installation of the connection wires between the water heater and the circuit breaker,” which ultimately led to the wire’s insulation melting and causing the fire, which cost the family a new licensed heater for more than two thousand Singapore dollars, as well as rewiring. The entire house. However, all these material losses become minor compared to the scenario of deaths resulting from electrocution.
In this regard, the news channel indicated that, to prevent water heater accidents, there are 6 things that must be taken into consideration, according to experts.
1. Look for safety signs and indicators in electric water heaters, and perform regular maintenance.
2. Make sure the safety valve, circuit breaker, thermostat, thermal circuit breaker, indicator indicator, and temperature indicator are all working.
3. Hire licensed electricians and plumbers, to ensure safety in any residential building, as electrical work must be performed by licensed electricians.
4. Avoid using a three-pronged plug. According to an electrical engineer, when it comes to instant water heaters, the most common way for electricity to leak is through the use of a three-pronged plug, as several deaths have been linked to electrocution, through water heaters that used a three-pronged plug. tripartite.
5. Safe storage of heaters, as poorly stored water heaters can explode.
6. Avoid using thin wires to connect heaters, as the latter increases the chances of fire (wire thickness of up to 2.5 square mm is recommended).
