Electric wires and cables are the lifeline of most if not all industrial applications. If your cables fail, your entire system comes to a halt leaving you with costly downtime and loss of profit.

As a busy manager or department head in any industrial plant, you always have a lot to worry about every day. Implementing and following some basic guidelines will extend the lifespan of your cables, reduce downtime, decrease safety and non-conformance issues and increase the overall efficiency of the plant.

Here are some common practices for proper wire and cable care:

1. Choose an Effective Approach

Study the various electrical wires and cables in their respective departments.

With the cool nights upon us, you have probably pulled out the space heater already. Maybe you get chilled when you are at your desk or sitting in your favorite chair. Sometimes, you just need a little concentrated heat blowing on you to take that chill off. Space heaters are an excellent option when you need extra heat in a room or don’t want to turn on the furnace for a little bit. However, there are some things you should know about space heater safety. Your electrician in Pasadena has some tips to make sure you are using your space heater safely. If you have any more questions about what you should be doing, give The Electric Connection a call today.

Before you plug your heater in, give it a quick inspection. Make sure mice didn’t chew the cord while you had it stored away over the summer. Any type of damage to the cord is a problem that should be looked at by an electrician. Pasadena residents can skip the electrical repair and buy a new one, which is often more cost effective. Wrapping a damaged cord with electrical tape is not always a good idea. It is better to be safe than take chances.

When you are placing your heater for usage, make sure you leave at least 3 feet between the heater and any furniture, the walls or drapes. Run the cord along a wall and out of direct foot traffic. If you don’t have an outlet near the area you need the heater, consider having one installed by a Pasadena electrician. You can use an extension cord, but you will want to make sure the cord is not run across a pathway either. You don’t want the cord becoming loose and it possibly sparking against the carpet. Give The Electric Connection a call today if you need an outlet installed or have any additional questions.