Electrical safety around water

Electrical safety around water

Electric shock drowning (ESD) happens when marina or onboard electrical systems leak electric current into the water. The current then passes through the body, causing paralysis, and results in drowning.

With summer in full swing, NFPA and Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) are joining forces to remind people about the potential electrical hazards that exist in swimming pools, hot tubs and spas, on board boats and in the waters surrounding boats, marinas and launch ramps.

Marinas, lakes and ponds

Tips for swimmers

·         Never swim near a marina, dock or boatyard, or near a boat while it’s running.

·         Obey all “no swimming signs” on docks.

Tips for boat owners

·         Avoid entering the water when launching or loading your boat.  Docks or boats can leak electricity into the water causing water electrification.

·         Each year, and after a major storm that affects the boat, have the boat’s electrical system inspected by a qualified marine electrician to be sure it meets the required codes of your area, including the American Boat & Yacht Council. Make the necessary repairs if recommended. Check with the marina owner who can also tell you if the marina’s electrical system has recently been inspected to meet the required codes of your area, including the National Electrical Code (NEC). 

·         Know where your main breaker(s) are located on both the boat and the shore power source so you can respond quickly in case of an emergency.

·         Have ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) installed on the boat; use only portable GFCIs or shore power cords (including “Y” adapters) that are Marine Listed when using electricity  near water. Test GFCIs monthly.

Swimming pools, hot tubs and spas

Summer is the time of year to have swimming pool equipment, hot tubs and spas inspected and then properly maintained to make sure that life saving measures such as ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection and all grounding and bonding systems are functioning properly.

Tips for swimmers

·         Look out for underwater lights that are not working properly, flicker or work intermittently.

·         If tingling occurs, immediately stop swimming in your current direction. Try and swim in a direction where you had not felt the tingling, Exit the water as quickly as possible and avoid using metal ladders or rails. Touching metal may increase the risk of shock.

·         Do not swim before, during or after thunderstorms.

Tips for swimming pool owners

·         Have a qualified electrician periodically inspect and—where necessary—replace or upgrade the electrical devices or equipment that keep your pool, spa or hot tub electrically safe. Have him/her show you how to turn off all power in case of an emergency.

·         Make sure that any overhead lines maintain the proper distance over a pool and other structures, such as a diving board. If you have any doubts, contact a qualified electrician or your local utility company to make sure power lines are a safe distance away.

·         If you are putting in a new pool, hot tub or spa be sure the wiring is performed by an electrician experienced in the special safety requirements for these types of installations.

·         Electrical appliances, equipment and cords should be kept at least 6 feet away from the water. When possible, use battery-operated instead of cord-connected appliances and equipment, such as televisions, radios, and stereos.

Safety installation normal Electrical Cable to Fire Survival Cable

Switch normal Electrical Cable to Fire Survival Cable

Fire survival cable are those which can operate continuously in presence of fire. Fire definitely the most dangerous element which can affect you with loss of money or life.

Initially, electrical wiring technology was not so good and wires were catching fire easily. Not only electrical cable it applicable for Fire Detection loop / zone cable as well as CCTV & Access Control Cabling.

The Engineers who were the part of wiring generation, transmission and utilization of electricity, they observed that normal electric wires do not posses the ability to operate in high flammable environment.

This made them to think about the need of those cables which can work in highly flammable environment. The wires which will have high immunity against fire.

Generally, the layer of XLPE or PEX (Cross-linked polyethylene) is Polyvinyl Chloride (or PVC). Polyvinyl Chloride provides immunity to wire and make them to stand against fire, Though, it generates toxic fumes which are corrosive in nature.

Although XLPE cables comes with PVC layers still it produces highly toxic flames which form clog, invisible to people. Because of this the problem of suffocation and even a threat of death could be possible.

You all know that in today’s time Electricity is essential in every place be it a domestic or business environment. In crowded places like schools, office, Station, Museum, airport, hospitals, foster homes, hotels, Multiplexes, ships, tunnels, subways and in public premises, electric faults or fire spreads at a faster rate and destructs property and life.

Fire Survival Cable cure the problem of fire emission from wire. Normal Wires can cause the fire and also the fire can be spread, and they also can result in:

• Smoke Emission
• Emission of Carbon Monoxide Gas ( One of the dangerous gas)
• It will release the irritant gases such Hydrofluoric acid (HF), Hydrochloric acid(HCL), Carbonyl fluoride (COF2) and acrolein, depending on which type of material is used in cable.

To prevent these, you should replace your normal wiring with Fire Survival Cable.

Fire Survival Cables has a compound in it known as flame retardant low smoke PVC. This type of coating ensures very less emission of fire in compare to normal PVC coating.

Advantage of Choosing Fire Survival Cable

• It can handle the fire for a longer period.
• Water Proof.
• Comes in your budget.
• Highly Tensile Strength.
• Durable.
• Chemical Resistant.

Why Fire Survival Cable

Electricity is both good and bad at times. Electrical Wiring is the basic need in today’s time.

It should be well maintained and fire proof. The Fire can cause maximum effects from giving injury to death.

You should upgrade your wiring today with Fire Survival Cable as it gives you:

·        Reduces the Smoke Emission: There will be no release of dense smoke out of these wires.

·        Easy to install: Fire Survival Cables Jacket have low frictional coefficient than normal cables, which makes it easy to install.

·        No Toxic Gases: It eliminates the emission of toxic gases, which causes inhaling issue in human.unique design reduces the flame to spread through spaces.

·        Green & Clean Environment: It gives you a green & clean surrounding for living.

·        Reduces Flame Propagation: Its unique design reduces the flame to spread through spaces.

Conclusion

Electricity, good or bad. The argument will unstoppable. It is indeed an essential thing in human life. But when it creates dangerous effect, which sometime result in death. Than it becomes a matter of discussion.