The electric supply in your flat/bungalow is carefully laid out and well regulated with its system of in built controls. Do not attempt to tap extra points in an erratic manner and endanger the designed grouping. In case, you have a genuine need for an extra point, seek professional advice.

A few safety precautions are essential to prevent shocks, short-circuits and electrical fire hazards..

Replace blown fuses with the exact rated value. Failure to do so, could result in frequent replacements of fuse elements, if it is underrated or serious, irreparable damage to sensitive electrical apparatus, if its overrated.

Irons, ovens, electric cookers, toasters, etc., are to be used with proper three-pin sockets with earth connections. This prevents the electric supply from mistaking you as part of the circuitry, in case of a short circuit! It is sensible to get the earthing checked annually by a qualified electrician for continuity and effectiveness.

Use of a voltage stabiliser with sensitive electrical apparatus like refrigerators, TVs, videos, hi-fi players etc., is highly desirable in view of frequent voltage fluctuations and spikes that plague our power supply.

Refrain from attempting even minor replacement or repaid jobs, like changing bulbs, starters, fuses with the switch in ‘on’ position.

Warn and dissuade children from playing with socket outlets. Needless to say, fingers or metal objects inserted into the sockets could give the innocent infants a nasty and sometimes even fetal shock.