Woodruff Electric Cooperative Corporation
BEAT THE PEAK
May 2018 Volume 46 Issue 5
DO NOT OVERLOAD OUTLETS
Count how many devices in your living room need power. It likely includes a TV, DVR, Cable and/or satellite box, a game system, lamps, maybe a computer, speakers…so many things that there is probably at least one power strip is being used to get power to everything. Many older homes were just not built for all of the electrical needs that we have today, and overloaded outlets and power strips can result in fires, costly damage and the loss of life. That is why Woodruff Electric is reminding members to be careful not to overload their electrical outlets. To help ensure the safety of your home and family, make sure that you: ✓ ✓
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Do not plug more than one major appliance into an outlet at a me. If an outlet is not working, have an electrician check it out. It may be an indicator of unsafe wiring. Have a professional install more outlets on the proper circuits where they are needed. Check for loose-fi ng plugs. Replace missing or broken wall plates so wiring and components are not exposed.
Make sure there is an escape plan and that all members of the household prac ce it o en. It can be very temp ng to add another plug to an outlet or power strip, but fight the urge to find ways to plug addi onal devices into an outlet. As an alterna ve, unplug a device—or two—before plugging in a new one.
KIDS’ CORNER: SAFETY CHECKLIST
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Do you use electricity safely in your home? Do this inspec on with an adult in your family. If you find any hazards, check NEEDS FIXING and then ask an adult to have them fixed. True Needs Fixing Electric outlets are not overloaded with lots of plugs. ____ ____ Electric cords are in good condi on. ____
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Electric cords do not run under rugs, furniture legs or near hot appliances. ____
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Electric appliances are used away from water.
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People carry appliances by the handle, not the cord.
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A mul purpose fire ex nguisher is kept in the house.
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All danger and warning signs are read and carefully followed.
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Safety caps are inserted in outlets when small children are around.
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Woodruff Electric is offering a program to our coopera ve members to HELP improve their homes in order to Woodruff Electric lower their u lity H.E.L.P. bills and improve comfort. The types of improvements to the home will be those that offer an economic return for the cost of the improvements.
Home Energy Lending Program
Contact Woodruff Electric for more informa on on the H.E.L.P. program or visit www.woodruffelectric.coop/help
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