Outlets
Circuit Breaker
Small Appliance Safety
Electrical Fire Safety
100
What is this Item called?
GFCI
100
What is a circuit breaker?
a device that trips like a switch and opens the circuit when overloaded
100
What does this Symbol mean?
Proof of Quality and Safety
100
What type of fire extinguisher(s) <--- (Hint) will put out a electrical fire?
Class C or multipurpose fire extinguisher
200
What does GFCI stand for?
ground fault circuit interrupter
200
Name a place you can find a circuit breaker.
Garage, closet or bathroom
(Ms. Moreira will tell us if any other answer is correct)
200
What does this symbol mean?
Proof of Safety and Quality
200
Name three of the most common household appliances to catch on fire from electricity?
The home appliances most often involved in electrical fires are electric stoves and ovens, dryers, central heating units, televisions, radios and record players.
300
How much volts does the average house outlet hold?
120 Volts
300
How should you label a circuit label?
You label a circuit breaker any way you want to but you must be able to read it. It is advised you leave the labels in a place where the next homeowner will have access to it.
300
Where does small appliance safety usually take place?
Kitchen and Bathroom
300
Name 3 safety precautions you can take to prevent a electrical fire
• Routinely check your electrical appliances and wiring.
• Frayed wires can cause fires. Replace all worn, old or damaged appliance cords immediately.
• Use electrical extension cords wisely and don’t overload them.
• Keep electrical appliances away from wet floors and counters; pay special care to electrical appliances in the bathroom and kitchen.
• When buying electrical appliances look for products that are evaluated by a nationally recognized laboratory, such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
• Don’t allow children to play with or around electrical appliances like space heaters, irons and hair dryers.
• Keep clothes, curtains and other potentially combustible items at least three feet from all heaters.
• If an appliance has a three-prong plug, use it only in a three-slot outlet. Never force it to fit into a two-slot outlet or extension cord.
• Never overload extension cords