The police have ruled out the possibility of homicide through preliminary investigation. Suspected that the water heater leaked electricity and caused an accident. According to his father, "at that time, my daughter's leg had been burned." This shows what kind of pain the girl has experienced.
It's time to pay attention to the frequent accidents of water heaters.
In fact, this is not the first accident about water heater leakage: a pregnant woman in Shenzhen got an electric shock while taking a bath, but unfortunately her husband mishandled it and both of them died; Coincidentally, two girls in Guangzhou fell to the ground and were electrocuted while taking a bath. ...
So many electric shock accidents of water heaters remind us that we must be careful when using water heaters in our daily life, especially when installing them, so as to avoid tragedies.
What are the causes of water heater leakage?
1. The line is aging and improperly connected.
This is one of the most common reasons, especially in old houses or communities. Because there is no habit of repairing circuits all the year round, some lines are seriously aging, and because of the large amount of electricity consumption, it is easy to get an electric shock.
2. Installing wires without permission
Sometimes, in order to save the installation cost, some people think that they can do it independently, but they don't know that there are security risks. Once the line is not installed according to the correct route, or the water heater is not installed correctly in a certain place, it is very likely that an accident will occur.
3. Buy unqualified wire rod cheaply
The wires sold in the market are so uneven that it is really difficult for us ordinary people to tell them apart. It is still recommended to listen to the opinions of professional electricians and buy qualified wires to prevent similar tragedies from happening again.
So is there any way to prevent water heater leakage accidents in advance in life? The following three points can be used for reference:
The first is to buy a water heater. We should choose the products of regular manufacturers and big brands, and we should not be greedy and cheap.
Secondly, install the leakage protector.
Its function is to prevent leakage to the greatest extent. When leakage occurs, the protector will automatically cut off the power supply to avoid accidents. I think this setting is necessary because you don't know when the accident will come.
The last point is to pay attention to line safety.
Usually the bathroom is humid, which also increases the chance of water leakage. Therefore, it is also important to protect the plug or junction box in the bathroom every day and install the ground wire as much as possible. In case of leakage, the current will flow to the ground wire, thus reducing the harm to the human body.
In short, it is more troublesome to check the wiring at home regularly and check the water heater before taking a bath, but it is better than electric leakage and gives people more sense of security.
It is worth mentioning that once the leakage of water heater is found, the correct way is to turn off the power supply, stop the shower and contact a professional electrician to deal with it. Never use the so-called experience to deal with it alone, otherwise it will lead to a greater tragedy.
Write to the end
The safety of electricity and fire has long been a commonplace topic. However, in real life, some people still forget safety. In order to save money and increase the risk of electricity use, it always threatens the safety of their families. This is a very dangerous behavior.
Therefore, it is time to improve safety awareness, create a good electricity environment, reduce unnecessary accidents, and hope that similar incidents will not happen again.