Electricity is the flow of electrical power or charge.
Potential difference is the difference in the amount of energy
that charge carriers have between two points in a circuit.
Measured in Volts: Potential difference (p.d.) is measured in
volts (V) and is also called voltage.
Electric current is the movement of electrons through a wire.
Electric current is measured in amperes (amps) and refers to
the number of charges that move through the wire per
second.
Electron Current & Conventional current
Resistance is measured in ohms and refers to the forces that
oppose the flow of electron current in a wire.
Electricity is measured in units of power called watts. 750
watts to equal one horsepower, KWh
the operating power of a lamp or other electrical appliance
expressed in watts.
Static Electricity- a stationary electric charge, typically
produced by friction, which causes sparks or crackling or the
attraction of dust or hair.
Safety precautions to be taken while work with electricity.
BSI /CE written on the Mobile phone batteries.
Safety precautions to be taken while work with electricity
Do not wear loose clothing or ties near electrical equipment.
Avoid contact with energized electrical circuits.
Treat all electrical devices as if they are live or energized.
Disconnect the power source before servicing or repairing electrical
equipment.
Use only tools and equipment with non-conducting handles when
working on electrical devices
Never use metallic pencils or rulers, or wear rings or metal watchbands
when working with electrical equipment.
When it is necessary to handle equipment that is plugged in, be sure
hands are dry and, when possible, wear nonconductive gloves,
protective clothes and shoes with insulated soles.
If it is safe to do so, work with only one hand, keeping the other hand
at your side or in your pocket, away from all conductive material. This
precaution reduces the likelihood of accidents that result in current
Minimize the use of electrical equipment in cold rooms or other areas
where condensation is likely. If equipment must be used in such
areas, mount the equipment on a wall or vertical panel.
If water or a chemical is spilled onto equipment, shut off power at the
main switch or circuit breaker and unplug the equipment.
If an individual comes in contact with a live electrical conductor, do not
touch the equipment, cord or person. Disconnect the power source
from the circuit breaker or pull out the plug using a leather belt.
Equipment producing a “tingle” should be disconnected and reported
promptly for repair
before working near them and keep the short circuit on the terminals
during the work to prevent electrical shock.
Never touch another person’s equipment or electrical control devices
unless instructed to do so.
Enclose all electric contacts and conductors so that no one can
accidentally come into contact with them.
Never handle electrical equipment when hands, feet, or body are wet
or perspiring, or when standing on a wet floor.
When it is necessary to touch electrical equipment (for example, when
checking for overheated motors), use the back of the hand. Thus, if
accidental shock were to cause muscular contraction, you would not
“freeze” to the conductor.
Do not store highly flammable liquids near electrical equipment.
Be aware that interlocks on equipment disconnect the high voltage
source when a cabinet door is open but power for control circuits may
remain on.
De-energize open experimental circuits and equipment to be left
unattended.
Never use equipment with frayed cords, damaged
insulation or broken plugs.
