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Only in January this year in Brazil, 35 people died after electric shock. In 2008, were 190 deaths. The data, compiled by the Brazilian Association for Awareness of Dangers of Electricity (Abracopel), leave the warning: all care is low when it comes to electricity. In homes, the systems can be safe if they are made of accurate and specialists.
The accidents cover electric shock, which may even lead to death, and fire, created by overloading the system or by a short circuit. "The misuse of electricity causes accidents, since equipment used in the wrong order to the electrical installation that was not well built," says Edson Martin, president of Abracopel.
The big problem is the famous Brazilian jeitinho. Many people think it's a gambiarra. Or worse: think you know run the service. "There is great lack of knowledge. The person who says he knows do not know and can make mistakes, like not properly gauge the load inside the residence or amendments malfeitas. Or do extensions in the house so bad and using inappropriate materials, "explains Mauricio Rocco, technical security of the work of the Company Paranaense de Energia (Copel).
Search for a specialist to move the electrical system is essential to ensure safety. Silly not to think of savings as well. Many sites do not have devices such as DR, which shuts down the system of electricity when the shock is detected. The circuit breaker is to suspend the supply of energy when capacity is exceeded, preventing overheating.
"The DR is in the frame that the circuit breaker, but not replace. The cost is $ 150. Near the security that will generate, this is a small amount, "said Martin. Of any intervention should be done with the electrical system shuts down. Other tips are on the website www.copel.com.
This week, between tomorrow and Friday, held in Curitiba several events designed to update professionals. One is the Meeting of Electricians State of Paraná, which will offer ten lectures. Information in (41) 3324-8615 or (11) 4021-4410.
Source: Paraná Online
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