Can ELCB Installation Reduce the Risk of Electric Shock and Fire?JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Our daily life cannot be separated from our daily electricity consumption.Especially when the trend of working from home or work from home (WFH) increases the electrical load by using devices such as laptops, cell phones, televisions, and others.In addition, the use of electronic devices that support other daily lives can also affect the electrical load in the house, such as water heaters, refrigerators, microwaves, air conditioners, and so on.Even sometimes accidents related to electricity such as electrocution or even fire can occur.Also read: 6 Tips to Keep Your Home Cool and Save Electricity During the Dry SeasonPIXABAY/CONGERDESIGN Illustration of extension outlet, electrical outlet.Reporting from the Times of India, Wednesday (23/3/2022), the electrical infrastructure must be in line with the increasing load inside the building or house.However, unfortunately, many people are unaware of or ignore this basic information, which often leads to life-threatening accidents.To provide a safer home for your family, it is necessary to equip the home with devices that act as safety guards to protect against electrical hazards, such as the following.One of the most neglected devices in households is the RCCB (Residual Current Circuit Breaker) or ELCB (Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker), which are essential devices that break the circuit in a fraction of a second in case of leakage current, thereby preventing electric shock.Also read: 4 Right Types of Cooking Tools for Electric StovesInnovative ELCBs are available today as plug tops or adapters that provide socket-level leakage protection, which can be installed with washing machines, air conditioners, or water heaters which are basically any device that is more susceptible to water, electricity, and human interaction.SHUTTERSTOCK/GRIGVOVAN Illustration of a miniature circuit breaker (MCB).In addition to ELCB, MCB is also used to turn off electrical circuits during abnormal conditions in the electrical network such as overload conditions and short circuits.In modern homes, the increased use of a number of electrical devices in the home can lead to a current overload.Households equipped with a variety of electrical and electronic equipment require the right combination of switchgear, which can isolate the circuit, and protect electrical equipment and human life.Also read: Prevent Fire, These are Tips for Preventing Electric Short CircuitTherefore, the installation of a Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB), ensures protection from overcurrent and short-circuit.These circuit breakers come in different ratings for different types of loads, and so need to be used with the right quality, right company, for the right electrical load.This article is part of Parapuan.Parapuan is a space for women's self-actualization to achieve their dreams.Write your comments with the hashtag #JernihBerkomentar and win e-vouchers for 90 winners!Get information and insight selected by Kompas.com editorsDouble check and complete your data.Your data will be used for account verification when you need assistance or when unusual activity is found on your account.Immediately complete your data to join the #JernihBerkomentar program.