Question

Give three precaution that should be taken to avoid the overloading of domestic circuits

Answer 1

Few Precautions are :

(i) Too many appliances should never be connected to a single socket.

(ii) Two separate circuits should be used, one of 5A current rating for bulbs, fans, tubes etc. and the other of 15 A current 

rating for appliances with higher current ratings such as air coolers, electric iron, electric stove etc.

(iii) A fuse of appropriate current rating should be used with the electric circuit.

Answer 2

Explanation:

The precautions that should be taken to avoid the overloading of domestic circuits are as follows:

→ Too many appliances should not be connected to a single socket.

→ Too many appliances should not be used at the same time.

→ Faulty appliances should not be connected in the circuit.

→ Fuse should be connected in the circuit.