Electrical fire prevention and safety
Our products optimise electrical fire prevention in system design, installation, and maintenance.
Avoiding electrical fires
Solutions and expertise of electrical fire prevention to put you ahead of potential problems.

Fire prevention
Discover PowerLogic Heat Tag
HeatTag is a revolutionary and unique sensor, able to analyse gas and particles inside the switchboard to alert you before any smoke or insulator browning occurs.

Fire prevention
Continuous thermal monitoring
Enhance condition-based maintenance programmes by providing 24/7 thermal-risk detection and sending alerts when temperature exceeds predetermined limits.
Fire prevention
Electrical fire prevention begins with protection
As electrical fires cause an estimated $3 billion-plus of damage to non-residential structures in the US and Europe yearly, we offer products and software that help you in optimal electrical fire prevention.
Electrical fire risks in commercial buildings
Medium-voltage power distribution
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Consultants, designers, and engineers
You are the first line of defence in electrical fire prevention. Discover our resources and tools to make more precise choices about products and systems when designing with electrical fire protection top of mind.
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You must be able to ensure customers that their installation is dependable. Discover our resources and tools to better select, calculate, commission and operate for electrical fire prevention.
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What are the 5 tips to prevent electrical fire?
The crucial tips in electrical fire prevention are related to the outlet safety and constitute an easy to remember and follow list. One should bear in mind never to overload sockets and when inserting plugs be certain that they are inserted in full. It is important to remember never to force a 3-prong cord into a 2-slot outlet. In a house with small children tamper-resistant electrical outlets should be installed. A responsible user should keep wall outlets in best condition and replace them if plugs do not fit snugly.
What are the safety precautions for electric fire?
Electrical fires can be a major hazard for all users of electric installations. For best electrical fire prevention, one should remember not to overload the circuits and be sure to check cords and extensions regularly. Apart from regular checks and maintenance of electrical equipment, one should bear in mind at the end of each day all electrical appliances must be turned off. Easy access to electrical control panels should be ensured and any electrical faults should be reported immediately. Moreover, for effective electrical fire prevention one should plan regular fixed wiring inspections.
Do you know about the latest electrical fire prevention technology?
When assessing all the risks that face a building or installation, electrical fire should be top of the agenda. However, despite its frequency and many potential causes, preventing it is straightforward with the right approach. By embedding connected solutions across their circuit, a consultant engineer protects against the often-unappreciated dangers of faulty installation and ageing components. In this way, smart electrical fire prevention delivers both reliable protection and peace of mind.
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