Protect your home from accidents! This is how you should check your Christmas lights and decorations to avoid fires

December is the month in which homes are filled with lights, garlands, images of Santa Claus, the traditional tree and the nativity scene or manger.

However, there are details that cannot be overlooked, such as checking electrical decorations before connecting them in order to avoid fires or accidents this Christmas.

Either before Christmas Eve dinner or while everyone is sitting at the table, some flammable materials or appliances in poor condition can trigger short circuits that end in an emergency, as reported by El Comercio.

Therefore, it is vital to use certified lights and luminous decorations, leaving aside cables that are damaged or stored for a long time. Here are some recommendations that you should take into account.

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• Do not use any electrical appliance in poor condition: Do not handle electrical installations or devices without knowing them. Check that all your electrical Christmas decorations are in optimal condition before connecting them and check that their cables are not frayed.
• Do not overload electrical circuits: Check the electrical installations at home, especially the sockets. In case you find any defect in these, call an electrician as soon as possible. Also, don’t forget to turn off the lights at the end of the day or when you leave the house.
• Keep flammable materials away from electrical circuits: Remember that it is essential to teach the little ones that they should not play with lighters, matches and other objects that can cause a fire at home. Also, don’t leave candles burning unattended for long periods of time.

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• Check if the trim is indoor or outdoor: The luminous garlands and strings of lights come with specifications to know if their use is for interiors or exteriors, in order to avoid electrical accidents in the home.
• The decorations must be connected to supply voltages that do not exceed 250 volts and those that are for outdoor use, must be provided with a splash-proof plug, and the length of the cable for its connection must not be less than 1.5 meters.
• Know where the general key is: If you see sparks or a short circuit occurs and if you have time before the flames appear, turn off the general key. In this way, you will cut off the flow of current and, in many cases, the possibility of a fire.

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How to prevent a fire at Christmas?

• Keep flammable products away: Gasoline, kerosene, matches, gas, candles and cleaning products should be kept away from other objects and out of the reach of children.
• Safe plugs and outlets: Get in the habit of always unplugging electrical appliances, especially those whose main function is heating. And cover unused outlets with safety guards.

• Constant supervision: Once a month do a review of the state of the house. How to check the cables and change those that are deteriorated, check smoke detectors and fire alarms to replace them or change the battery if they had them.
• Important information at hand: Have contact numbers for family members and emergency numbers available to everyone. Constantly remind children of their location, and make sure they memorize the emergency number to call their local fire brigade.

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