When you’re not careful enough, an accident can always be lurking just around the corner. So is the case for electrical accidents – did you know that the electrical current never ceases to be active, not even when you turn off the last remaining light in your building? The only way to shut it down for good is to turn off the main switch. For most businesses out there, this is either too impractical or not an option.
So what are the most common causes of electrical accidents and how can you minimize the risk? You’re about to find out!
The big myth of electrical accidents
As a company that’s been around for a while, Hugh O’Kane Electric often encounters the myths certain customers still believe. One of the most prominent ones in this regard is thinking that they are at an increased risk of an electrical accident when the majority of people are using electric devices. In reality, it’s the exact opposite.
The reason being is that, statistically speaking, an electrical surge tends to strike either early in the morning or at down. As you’ve probably guessed, this is the time when the least amount of people are actively using electrical devices. Unless your wires are built to withstand it, it can happen to you too – possibly when you least expect it. Since there’s also the possibility of undetected damage, you need a professional like Hugh O’Kane to inspect them and verify that everything is in order.
What causes them?
The causes of electrical accidents are best explained by envisioning how a water supply works (the underlying principle is quite similar). In the morning, the water pipes tend to burst the most frequently, and it’s the time when the least amount of people are using water. Since no one is using the pipes, the pressure keeps building up inside them, and if the water pipes are worn out and old, they may very well burst. Electrical surges are very much the same in this regard. However, while your business premises can recover from a small leak, fire damage is another story.
When were your electrical systems last inspected?
Hugh Okane warns about the need to inspect your electrical systems regularly. If the last time you checked them was over a decade ago, now might be the time to do it. The same applies if your building is old. It’s not too uncommon to find that rodents have gnawed the protective wire coating, leaving the wires bare and prone to a disaster. Due to wear and tear, you might find that some wires can no longer hold their own and need replacing as soon as possible.
During the evaluations, Hugh O’Kane Electric makes sure that the wires that are in use are capable of withstanding the current running through it. If this is not the case, you are the running the risk of them exploding or erupting in flames. In the end, preventing a disaster is much cheaper and less scary than trying to remedy the damage once it has already been done.
Conclusion
The crew at Hugh O’Kane are your go-to experts for anything electrical in nature. If you want to prevent an electrical accident, it’s best to act sooner rather than later, so pick up the phone and schedule your consultation today.
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