Safety Electrical Devices

Safety Electrical Devices

1. Fuse- a fuse can cause the main electric circuit in a house to open and cause a brown- out.

- The fuse is made up of a strip of metal that melts easily when there is overloading or over heating. It is placed on the main switch to prevent the outbreak of a fire.- When the fuse blows, it is a sign that there is something wrong in the circuit.

2. Plug- a plug is used for each household appliance. Thus allows electricity to flow freely when plugged on. - After use, the plug should be pulled out to save electricity.- Plugs enable people to use electricity in their homes, offices, schools and any place where electric power is needed.

3. Electric meter- Every month, a personnel from the power company like ISECO, reads the electric meter. - The electric meter measures the

electrical consumption at a given time.

- It tells how many kilowatt hour have been used by a household.

4. Switch- The switch helps you to easily turn on and turn off the electric circuit without any danger.- It opens and closes a circuit.- It is covered by a plastic to

prevent touching the electrical wire in a circuit.

5. Transformer- It is a device used to control the voltage of electricity.- A transformer can either raise or

lower the voltage of electricity.- Imported appliances from the

United States and other European countries have 110 volts. A step up transformer is needed to make these appliances work.

What are the five safety devices?

Fuse Plug Electric meter Switch Transformer

Identify what is being described.1. It is a device used to control the voltage

of electricity. Transformer2. It is placed on the main switch to prevent

the outbreak of a fire. Fuse3. This device measures the electrical

consumption at a given time. Electric meter

4. It enable people to use electricity in their homes, offices, schools and any place where electric power is needed.

Plug5. It helps you to easily turn on and

turn off the electric circuit without any danger.

Switch