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FIRE Safety at Christmas

grumpyoldgit_2
grumpyoldgit_2 Posts: 411 Forumite
in In my home (includes DIY) MoneySaving
Given the interest in Christmas lights I though it might be helpful to point you all towards some good safety information.
Amongst other things I am qualified to test portable electrical appliances (PAT tester) it never ceases to amaze me how many people don't know (or care) about the fuses they use in their appliances - I have replaced HUNDREDS of wrong fuses in appliances - usually 13amp for the correct 3 or 5 Amp.

I would hate the same to be happening with your Christmas Lights

This site sets out nice and clearly with good graphics the what and why of safety:

Electricity Safety

Safe and Merry Christmas to you all:xmassign:
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  • Nile
    Nile Posts: 14,766 Forumite
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    Thanks for the post grumpyoldgit. I hope we all have a safe and Happy Christmas.:santa2:
    10 Dec 2007 - Led Zeppelin - I was there. :j [/COLOR]:cool2: I wear my 50 (gold/red/white) blood donations pin badge with pride. [/SIZE][/COLOR]Give blood, save a life. [/B]
  • grumpyoldgit_2
    grumpyoldgit_2 Posts: 411 Forumite
    In view of tragic fire reported yesterday on news I am bumping this thread back into focus
    K eep
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  • Nile
    Nile Posts: 14,766 Forumite
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    grumpyoldgit wrote:
    In view of tragic fire reported yesterday on news I am bumping this thread back into focus

    ...........and I've made this thread sticky too.:xmassign:
    10 Dec 2007 - Led Zeppelin - I was there. :j [/COLOR]:cool2: I wear my 50 (gold/red/white) blood donations pin badge with pride. [/SIZE][/COLOR]Give blood, save a life. [/B]
  • plumb1_2
    plumb1_2 Posts: 4,643 Forumite
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    It would be a good idea this Chritmas to buy someone a Fire Extingusher or a Fire Blanket. Better than socks:snow_laug
    A thankyou is payment enough .
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