TIP TO SAVE ELECTRICITY
 

• Set your thermostat higher  a one degreeآ  change can save up to 3% off electricity
• Switch off electrical equipment when not being used
• Save 80% of the electricity used by using a low energy light bulb
• Use a laptop instead of a desktop, which consumes five times less electricity
• Don’t leave the AC or any other electrical appliances on if you not in the room
• Save 35% of electricity you will use by defrosting food before cooking
• Cook with pressure cookers, they use much less electricity than ordinary pots and pans
• Save 65% of electricity by cooking food in the microwave
• Pre heat the oven only 5-8 minutes when baking.آ  You can also save electricity by not pre heating for roasting or broiling
• Clean the cooling radiator behind the fridge every six months (after having had switched off the electricity and emptied the fridge)
• Don't leave fridge door open for long periods of time
• New AC is cheaper to operatate than old one in terms of usage electricity
• Minimize outdoor heat affect by using sufficient curtains and glass insulators where possible

TIPS TO SAVE WATER
 

• Take a shower not a bath  80 litres of water is used for the average bath, a shower needs only 35 litres.
• Save up to 70 litres of water by inserting a full load of washing in the machine
• A tap running while brushing teeth can waste up to nine litres of water
• A small drip from a tap can waste up to 4 litres of water a day
• A water saving device in your toilet cistern can save up to three litres per flush
• 30% of water is lost to evaporation by watering the lawn during midday
• Avoid sprinkler systems, they use up to 35% more water
• Cover your swimming pool in summer to reduce evaporation, an average pool left uncovered can lose up to 3,785 litres per month.

HOW TO WORK SAFELY WITH ELECTRICITY
 

• Ask licensed Electrician on primary safety precautions needed to be taken
• Switch off electrical items after use
• Switch off electrical items while cleaning
• Avoid inserting metal objects in electrical sockets at all times
• Avoid getting in contact with any electrical items or sockets while wet
• Avoid standing on wet land while using electrical equipment
• If any sparks are visible in the distribution board, make sure you switch off the electricity
• Use insulated covers for sockets (sold in supermarkets) Ask a professional licensed electrician to do any necessary work needed
• Use high quality products to avoid any risks Supervise your children when near electrical items and equipments
• Avoid any contact with bare insecure wires.

WHY DO PEOPLE GET SHOCKED?
 

Electricity flows through water almost as easily as it travels through the wire that brings electricity to your house.
Your body is 70% water. آ So if you touch electricity, it will flow through you, and you will be badly hurt.
The amperage of the electric current and length of time you're in contact with it, determines the injury.
 

THE TRUTH ABOUT ELECTRIC SHOCK
 

TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK
 

• Never climb utility poles or play on fences around substations.
• Keep electrical cords and wires away from heat and water.
• If you are touching water, never touch electrical devices such as light switches, hair dryers, curling irons, mixers, or toasters.
• Don't pull on electric cords to unplug them.
• Keep kites away from power lines, and never fly metallic balloons outside.
• Don't put your fingers in a light bulb socket.
• If you see a fallen electrical wire, stay away!
• Disconnect appliances before cleaning them.
• Tell someone if you see a frayed cord.
• Don't swim during an electrical storm.
• Don't touch overhead wires when you're carrying a ladder, pool skimmer, or any other long object.
• Don't climb a tree that has power lines running through or near it.
• Don't use an electrical appliance when you're wet.
• Tell your parents about damaged plugs and cords on outdoor and indoor appliances.
• Don't touch anyone or anything that is touching a downed wire