Charge up before the FIRE?

Today, almost everyone has various devices: mobile phones, smartphones, tablets, and several others, whose batteries are charged from the electrical network.

However, it should be noted that an electrical device that is plugged into an outlet but not used for its intended purpose can pose a fire hazard. Mobile phone and other device owners often do not unplug the charger from the outlet when it is no longer needed.

However, a mobile phone charger that does not charge the device but is simply connected to the network and under voltage can become a cause of fire. Such fires do not occur often, but they can happen.

What simple rules should be followed to avoid the ignition of the charger?

The instructions for the mobile phone clearly state that for safety reasons, a non-operational charger should be disconnected from the network.

Remember that by leaving the device plugged in, you are leaving it under voltage, not considering that there can be voltage spikes in the network (technical failures, transformer switching, etc.), which may cause your device to not only smoke but also catch fire. For this reason, it is necessary to charge the device only in your presence. Modern phone chargers are equipped with a built-in fire protection system. However, every device has a service life, and the charger casing can melt and catch fire if the charging resource is exhausted.

There is another aspect of the danger of a charger plugged into the network. If you have a small child in your family, just imagine for a moment what could happen if they start playing with the charging cable or, even worse, put it in their mouth.

And one more rule to follow: it is essential to use original chargers designed specifically for this model of phone or tablet. In practice, we do not always use a suitable charger for our gadget. If a different, more powerful charger is used to charge the phone or smartphone, there is a risk of ignition of the charger itself or even an explosion of the battery.

During the spring-summer period, a charger left plugged in during a thunderstorm poses a significant danger. Lightning strikes can disable any electrical device, not to mention a charger that can ignite.

Do not leave electrical appliances, except for refrigerators, in standby mode. This way, you will protect yourself, your home, and your property from emergency situations related to the use of electrical equipment.