Cool StuffElectric Safety
Maybe you remember the basics, but truth be told, most of us could use a refresher course on electric safety. That's why the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) has assembled this information on electric safety and other tips to make your home safer.
64 Ways to Make Your Home a Safer Place...
Most accidents happen in and around the home. A few simple
precautions can prevent most of those from ever occurring.
Kids and Electric Safety
LIPA is constantly helping teachers and their students become
environmentally conscientious and energy-efficient individuals.
Magnetic Field Levels Around Your Home
Over the years the issue of electric and magnetic fields (EMF)
near power lines and, in many cases, around common home and work
appliances, has caused concern on the part of consumers.
PCBs: PolyChlorinated Biphenyls
Did you know that there are 209 different polychlorinated
biphenyls in the PCB family, with each composed of carbon,
hydrogen, and chlorine in a particular pattern?
Pets and Electric Safety
The North Shore Animal League America and LIPA offer these tips
to make your home a safe place for all members of your family-
including the four-legged variety -all year long.
Protect Your Sensitive Home
Electronics
Electronic equipment such as TVs, VCRs, stereos, computers,
microwave ovens and digital clocks are extremely sensitive to
power disturbances.
Seniors and Electric Safety
Make your home a safe place for yourself and your loved ones
-all year long.
Understanding
Power Quality in Your Home
From computers to stovetops, these appliances can be extremely
sensitive to even the slightest disturbance. Understanding Power
Quality can help keep your electronics running at peak
performance.
Your Home's Power Supply
Repairing damage that happens to a home’s electrical system is
the responsibility of both the homeowner and LIPA. This section
illustrates the different areas of liability.
Your Home's Service Panel
The item that connects your home’s wiring and outside power
lines is your service panel. The following section will provide
you with the Do's and Don'ts regarding your service panel.
