Urban legends, superstitions and myths: make sure it's fun to talk about, but when talking about something as serious as your electrical system, it's important to separate fact from fiction.
Fortunately, our qualified Industrial Electricians Saint Lucia will meet all your power supply needs. Keep reading for the most common myths about electricity.
● Batteries contain electricity: When you insert the battery into any electrical device you use it, the electrolyte is converted into ions, which are then discharged to power the device. Thus, although energy is stored in the battery in the form of chemical potential energy, the electricity itself is not stored in the battery.
● The size of the cable affects the amount of electricity flowing through it: Some people assume that longer, thinner cables can transmit more electricity because the current is exposed to less resistance. The size of the cable does not affect the amount of current transmitted. Instead, the actual amount of electricity transmitted through the cable depends solely on its source.
● Output of low voltage electricity is not dangerous: Everyone knows that the amount of high voltage electricity is dangerous, but what about low voltage discharges? Some assume that the lower the voltage, the safer the discharge. However, this is not always the case. Low-voltage electric shocks can be dangerous, as can high-voltage charges, and can cause serious injury and death.
● Generators are a great way to generate extra electricity: Generators are a great way to use extra electricity, especially in emergencies when you have lost all power. The name "generator" is a bit misleading, as these devices actually do nothing. Instead, generators convert electricity by absorbing mechanical energy and converting it into electrical energy. This energy can then be used to power your house, but the generator itself does not generate it - it transforms.
● Appliances stop consuming electricity when you turn them off: This myth is that electricians have been warning homeowners for years. It is true that switching this switch turns off some electrical devices. However, some devices may still consume power due to standby or ghost consumption. You can see this when you switch off the device, but you still see the small red indicator light on. In standby mode, power consumption is distributed to all devices with an LCD panel, light or clock. Fortunately, more and more homeowners are becoming more aware of ghost consumption and are doing their best to prevent its bill from increasing.
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