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Xmas

Learn how to safely and efficiently install Christmas decorations.

To prevent accidents with electrical energy, it is necessary to follow certain guidelines when installing the items that make up the Christmas decoration.


The Christmas festivities are coming and, with them, the decorations that characterize the period - colorful lamps, lighting ribbons, Christmas trees and the famous blinker. New ornamentation trends emerge with each passing year, but whatever the style of Christmas decoration, the twinkling of the flashing lights is the accessory that cannot be missing. It is he who gives an extra charm, a special touch to the decorated environment, from the simplest to the most elaborate. The fact is that micro lamps fit all styles and types of decoration, however, some care must be taken when purchasing and installing this product and the other items that make up the traditional Christmas decoration.

Thinking about people's safety and ways to prevent accidents, we selected some guidelines that involve the conscious use of Christmas decoration elements, so that the celebration of the holidays is accompanied only by good experiences.

 

Christmas Decoration Assembly

The first recommendation is given when the flashing lights are purchased. The packaging of the accessory must contain information about the power, voltage and instructions for use. This will ensure greater product reliability. In addition, opting for LED bulbs is safer and more efficient, as they heat less and use less energy than conventional bulbs.

It is also common for people to reuse the blinker from one year to the next. In this case, it is essential to observe the state of conservation of the wire, verifying its entire length to identify if there are any damaged spots. If you find any damage, the ideal is to discard it to avoid shocks and short circuits.

The lighting must be installed by people who are dry and paved. In addition, it is important to make sure that the blinker is disconnected from power during handling. It should only be turned on after the assembly is complete. If the person wants to change something in the Christmas decoration, such as the position of the blinker, they must first disconnect from the outlet, make the change, and only then turn it on again.

Another attention is with the lights on the Christmas tree. The guideline is to avoid using ornaments made of paper, cardboard, cotton, wool and dry straw, since, in the event of a short circuit, they can produce fire more easily. For the same reason, give preference to trees that have a 'fire resistant' warning to reduce the chances of accidents. In addition to this, it is important to know how to choose the tree. Most of them are made of materials such as plastic and metal — an important conductor of energy. If there are any flaws in the blinker, it can energize the entire decoration.

The guidelines also extend to the external environment. It is necessary to be very careful when installing the lights outside the house, as the ornament suffers from the action of time, drying out the wiring. These materials must be for “time use”, in other words, we will mitigate the chances of a shock or short circuit with more serious proportions.

 

Essential care

The lighting must be turned off whenever the person goes to sleep or leaves the house, as most accidents happen when no one is around. Also, avoid using T's to plug multiple items into the same outlet. This can overload the outlet used and cause serious accidents. Those who have children or animals at home need to redouble their attention, keeping ornaments and equipment connected to electricity out of their reach.

In the event of an accident, the first step is to turn off the house's power circuit breaker. Then look at the state of the victim. If necessary, call the emergency service, especially in situations involving children and the elderly. If necessary, the customer service of the region's energy distributor.