I read this news item and was wondering whether shouldn't it be the duty of the utility service provider to ensure safe stabilised supply?
Also, there is a procedure in place for the utility service provider to 'check' and certify the internal wiring before supply. If all of this has been done then why does the consumer need to spend more money and install additional safety devices - at least, in my opinion it should not be made mandatory.
New Delhi, Nov 19 (PTI) Reliance Energy-backed discom BSES today appealed to its consumers to install earth leakage circuit breaker (ELCB) -- a safety device that helps in checking wastage of electricity and prevent accidents.
ELBC detects current to earth and prevents shocks and accidents, a BSES official said adding that it is a small price to pay for safety and peace of mind.
"This simple device detects even a small current to earth automatically tripping and disconnecting the electricity supply," he said.
The BSES has made it mandatory to install ELCB for all new connections of 5 kW and above.
"All existing consumers having a load of 5 kW and above are advised to install ELCB," he said.
Another benefit of installing an ELCB is that it also detects faulty and inter-mixing of internal wiring. On detection, the ELCB immediately trips, thus preventing potential wastage of electricity and accidents.
ELBC detects current to earth and prevents shocks and accidents, a BSES official said adding that it is a small price to pay for safety and peace of mind.
"This simple device detects even a small current to earth automatically tripping and disconnecting the electricity supply," he said.
The BSES has made it mandatory to install ELCB for all new connections of 5 kW and above.
"All existing consumers having a load of 5 kW and above are advised to install ELCB," he said.
Another benefit of installing an ELCB is that it also detects faulty and inter-mixing of internal wiring. On detection, the ELCB immediately trips, thus preventing potential wastage of electricity and accidents.