Do you want to turn off the power to the water heater when taking a shower?

Since it is caused by electric leakage, an important preventive measure is to turn off the power supply of the electric water heater during bathing.

But many people believe that their own water heaters are new and produced by legitimate manufacturers, and the quality is qualified, so there is no such necessity.

Should the water heater be turned off?

Experts say that in theory, in the vast majority of cases, as long as the electric water heater is used correctly, it should be possible to take a shower while connecting to the electricity (that is, connecting to the power supply for heating). However, in extremely rare cases, such as prolonged use of electric water heaters, aging of electrical appliances, and other reasons, safety hazards may arise.

Even if there is only 0.001% danger, once caught, it may be a 100% tragedy. Therefore, to ensure safety, it is best to heat the bath water before bathing and turn off the water heater during bathing.

What should I pay attention to when taking a shower?

1. Don't heat up while taking a shower! To prevent electric leakage accidents, it is strongly recommended to turn off the power supply of the electric water heater when taking a shower.

2. Purchase and use qualified products produced by legitimate manufacturers. The service life of an electric water heater is generally 8 years. If it exceeds the service life, please replace it immediately.

3. Qualified electric water heaters have leakage protectors. During installation, attention should be paid to the correct wiring and the socket should be grounded.

4. Home leakage protectors can save lives at critical moments! When checking in, ensure that the leakage protector is installed in place.

5. In case someone gets electrocuted in the shower, do not blindly rescue them. Only after disconnecting the power supply can rescue them.

Finally, a reminder is that safe bathing is not just a matter of summer. In autumn and winter, it is still important to pay attention.