What happens if the rain that comes even backfires? Which instead of bringing prosperity, it leads to ‘catastrophe’ for the inhabitants of the land? Such as endangering lives with electric shocks, for example. Perhaps this phenomenon is what scares us all.
Therefore, here are 5 Tips for Safe Use of Electricity During the Rainy Season, which can be your guide when facing the rainy season which can endanger lives.
1. Turning Off and Unplugging Electrical Equipment
When it rains, there is the first thing you need to do to make electricity safe. Is to pay attention and ensure the safety of electrical installations. Is your electrical installation safe when it rains or does it even endanger your safety. Then, you also need to think about further impacts if your electrical installation is damaged [1].
Therefore, you need to turn off the electricity from the Meter Circuit Breaker (MCB) and Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker (ELCB). First, for the MCB, you need to make sure whether the MCB is installed at home according to the installed electrical power, has SNI standards, and is attached to the MCB box [2]. However, this does not mean that this step is safe from all possible dangers. Therefore, when the water is about to come over, turn off the MCB at the kWh meter.
Second, for ELCB, you can do two ways. First, you can use an ELCB which can protect you from electric shock. Make sure your ELCB is properly installed — where your ELCB is equipped with a safety box. As for the second way, if you are not sure about the safety of your ELCB, you can turn off the ELCB so that the house electricity turns off [3].
2. Ensure the Safety of Electrical Equipment
When it rains heavily or there are signs of flooding, you must take these steps so that your home is safe for electricity consumption! You should make sure that the cable used is compatible with its Current Conducting Ability (KHA). Also check the cable connections in your home, whether they are too many, not connected properly, or not both. This must be considered, because it can cause a fire.
After that, you should immediately unplug all electrical appliances in the house. For the record, you need to do this step with caution. Now, when unplugging electronic equipment, don’t hold onto a chipped or open cable!
After unplugging all electronic equipment from the outlet, move your electronic equipment to a place that is safe from water. You can put it in a higher place.
Finally, if your house is experiencing a flood and is about to recede, make sure all your electronic equipment is dry. Because PLN will normalize electricity if the residents’ houses are dry and ready to be electrified.
3. Using Personal Protective Equipment
When it rains heavily or floods, you need to wear personal protective equipment! In addition to safe use of electricity, this step is intended so that you avoid the possibility of electric shock. You must use waterproof boots, so as not to be exposed to broken glass, nails, bacteria, or electric current leaks.
4. Maximize Safe Use of Electricity with Routine Inspections!
You should do this step in advance, and if you can do it regularly. So that your home is completely safe in the use of electricity. You need to monitor the safety of your home’s electronic devices and electrical installations. If you find a mismatch of electronic devices and electrical installations with your safety standards, replace them with qualified components.