Show rate Ts 2 amm sawnie E 0 BIGGS county agent an electrical wiring system is no better than its poorest part says joseph coulam college extension agricultural engineer A new extension an outlet switch or light if installed amateurishly can make a safe wiring system dangerous f commena the national t io n a 1 S safety lec e t y co council ancil re recommends d s t that h a t e electrical t r i c at wiring extensions as well as th the e original wiring be inspected by a qualified person when used safely bec electricity brings happiness to the entire family and helps take the backache out of routine farm chores even the best wiring system needs need a little attention now and then prof coulam adds outside check frequently for broken insulators 1 suin 1 a to rs f frayed r a i insulation n s ula tion and loose 0 or r s sagging a gg i n g wi wires r e s that may contact trees or other obstructions inside the buil buildings dinge watch for lobosc outlets or switches loose abose clamps at junctions damaged insulation su or worn fixtures appliance cords need frequent attention when defective discard or of repair them immediately when a fuse blows something is wrong too much load on thel the circuit or a short circuit somewhere locate and remove remove the source of the trouble before inserting a new fuse and then be sure to use the proper size he said there is too much power packed into electric wires to gamble with dont delay repair it may cost a life even for minor repairs you should be sure the current has been turned off before w wark afa begins when you cal appliances look for the ula PL label signifying that thae the equipment has been tested and app approved royed by the underwriters laboratory |