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Christmas calls for care with electrical installations

11.12.2015

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Last year was recorded 627 electrical accidents, with most occurring in the Christmas season 

December is a month of celebration, socializing with friends and family and an opportunity to reflect on the actions taken in the past year. The bright and colorful lights along with other ornaments, create a cheerful atmosphere and solidarity. But we can not forget to pay attention also behind the scenes. 

According to research by the Brazilian Association of Awareness to the Dangers of Electricity (Abracopel), 2014 recorded 627 cases of accidents caused by carelessness in electrical installations. The number represents an increase of 18% over the previous year, more frequently in the holiday season. 

Among the most affected areas are the Northeast and Southeast followed by the South. Men are the biggest victims, with 560 cases against 67 for women. The residences are leading the ranking of sites where accidents by short circuit, shock and blackout happen. 

According to Jamil Mouallem, an electrical engineer and commercial director of marketing & TS Shara, national manufacturer of power protection equipment, usually short circuit occurs by poor installation of lights. Lamps connected into the same outlet used by other devices may result in overload, since they concentrate too much additional force capable of causing a fire. "At the time of installation of the lamps adapters should be disconnected from power sources, as well as damage the connected devices can cause heating and melting the material, causing the short," says Mouallem. 

The expert also advised to turn off your blinker at the time of leaving home or during the night time when the family is asleep, as well as prevent possible accidents, excessive power consumption is decreased. 

In addition to the care in installation and handling of equipment, the time of purchase is also important. According Mouallem, the consumer must give preference to equipment with the Inmetro seal and take care of the old and amended, as these may cause overload in the lamp. 

But if something happens it is important to immediately turn off the main circuit breaker and trigger the fire department by calling 193. 

Tips for Christmas decoration

Avoid installing the lights into an outlet with associated equipment; Using a ruler with several outlets is more advisable than the "T" (Benjamin); LED lights are more economical; Products need the Inmetro seal to ensure quality; Avoid placing the lights next to materials easily combustible as decorations of paper, wood or plastic; Not making cable splices and electrical wires, especially when they are exposed to weather conditions. 

About TS Shara

With 25 years of operation, the TS Shara is a national company, nobreaks manufacturer of voltage stabilizers, power strips, auto transformers and intelligent network protection. In low and medium power range, it is now one of the largest and most productive companies in the Brazilian market protection and energy equipment, offering a complete line of products totaling more than 600 items to meet the SOHO market. 

With factory in São Paulo, the company operates nationwide through 250 service units, as well as resellers and distributors that together total more than 380 channels, and exports to over 15 countries. 

All products manufactured by TS Shara undergo a rigorous quality control and are approved in important research and development centers such as the laboratory of TÜV Rheinland, accredited by Inmetro. The TS Shara also has important awards, including the Quality Certificate according to ISO 9001, the company has more than ten years.

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