Charge up to FIRE?

Today, almost everyone has a variety of devices: mobile phones, smartphones, tablets, and a number of others, whose batteries are charged from the electrical network.

At the same time, it should be remembered that an electrical device that is plugged into an outlet but not used for its intended purpose can pose a fire hazard. Owners of mobile phones and other devices often do not remove the charger from the outlet when the need for its use disappears.

However, a mobile phone charger that is not charging a device, but is simply connected to the network and is under voltage, can cause a fire. Such fires are not frequent, but they do occur.

What simple rules should be followed to avoid a charger catching fire?

The mobile phone manual clearly states that for safety reasons, a charger that is not functioning for its intended purpose should be disconnected from the network.

Remember that by leaving the device plugged in, you are leaving an appliance energized, without considering that there can be voltage surges in the network (technical failures, transformer switching...), as a result of which your device can not only smoke but also catch fire. For the same reason, you should only charge your device in your presence. Modern phone chargers are equipped with a built-in fire protection system. However, every device has a service life, and the charger casing can melt and catch fire if the charging resource is depleted.

There is another side to the danger of a charger plugged into the network. If you have a young child in your family, just imagine for a second what would happen if they started playing with the charging cord or, even worse, put it in their mouth.

And another rule to follow: it is necessary to use original chargers designed specifically for this model of phone or tablet. In practice, we do not always use the "right" charger for our gadget. If a different, more powerful charger is used to charge a phone or smartphone, there is a risk of the charger itself igniting or even the battery exploding.

During the spring-summer period, a charger left plugged into an outlet during a thunderstorm poses a great danger. Lightning during a strike can disable any electrical appliance, let alone a charger, which can ignite.

Do not leave electrical appliances, except refrigerators, on standby. This way you will protect yourself, your home, and your property from emergency situations related to the use of electrical equipment.