Regarding safe use of electricity, Schneider Electric proposes the following suggestions:
1. Install circuit breakers to protect homes from the threat of electrical fires The core of each residential power system is the load center, which includes circuit breakers that can provide protection in case of overload or short circuit. When an electrical fault occurs, the circuit breaker can automatically cut off the circuit, avoiding fire or electric shock caused by dangerous currents. In some residential buildings, ground fault circuit breakers are necessary as electricity may come into contact with water. In addition, arc faults caused by damaged wires may also lead to fires, endangering life and property safety. Therefore, it is necessary to install arc fault circuit breakers to effectively block current and avoid accidents such as fires.
2. Use surge protection sockets to protect electrical equipment from surges, voltage spikes, and harmonics. Sometimes, voltage spikes from the mains may exceed the safe range and cause damage to electrical equipment such as computers through the circuit in an instant. As the last line of security for household appliances and IT equipment, sockets should be made of solid materials and have excellent performance. They should have high flame retardancy, be able to handle large electrical loads, and have functions such as clean power supply, short circuit and overload protection. APC, a subsidiary of Schneider Electric, has always served global customers with the concept of “innovation driven, reliability based”. Its three series of surge protection sockets, “Safety Star”, “Guardian Star”, and “Excellence Star”, are specially developed for the Chinese market and made of high-quality engineering grade materials. With leading technological advantages in absorbing and eliminating voltage, surge, voltage noise, and electrostatic interference, APC creates safe and clean power systems for users. In addition, all models of products in the series have obtained CCC certification, so consumers can use them with confidence.
3. Equipped with uninterruptible power supply to protect electrical equipment and information security Unstable voltage or sudden power outage can not only shorten the service life of electrical equipment, but also lead to the loss of important personal data and even direct damage to information devices such as computers. Schneider Electric’s APC backup uninterruptible power supply can ensure power continuity for connected electrical appliances and IT equipment, enabling users to effectively protect information and electrical equipment safety in the event of power instability and power outages. In addition, the APC Back UP Pro with energy-saving mode can effectively reduce electricity costs – when the computer is turned off, in standby mode, or enters sleep mode, the uninterruptible power supply stops supplying power to idle IT peripherals.
Schneider Electric recommends that consumers, in addition to timely repairing and replacing old and unqualified electrical equipment, choose to use high-quality electrical protection equipment and products, such as APC surge protection sockets and uninterruptible power supplies, during regular inspections of electrical safety hazards. This is also an important measure to ensure electrical safety.