Why do cats lie on electrical cords?
Why do cats lie on electrical cords?
There’s something fishy…
One of the most common facts about cats is that they sit on electrical services cords. They never seem to have a problem with the electricity that goes through the cords and fuels the house with life. They may have a thing for cords, but usually, the cats aren’t touched by the electrical current that goes through the cords because of the safety measures that an electrician takes when it comes to the wiring of the house.
Don’t get zapped!
There have been some cases when cats have played with the wires around the house and there have been some zapping involved. The idea here is to safe guard the house in order for the pets and the children to be in a risk-free environment. Playing with electricity is not a game and serious injuries can be obtained, especially when it comes to situations where water is also involved. A safety measure means being able to predict that a threat can take place and have all the necessary precautions in order to avoid those threats.
What should be done?
There are many electrical services that talk about a safe environment right from the beginning. This means that when you are constructing your home, you need to take into account where the electric system will be placed, where your consumers will be and where you need electricity in order to determine the perfect way to make your environment safe and pleasant for any type of inhabitant around the house. This goes for the kids and the pets as well.
Leave it to the experts
There are some people who think that they can handle this particular job on their own because of their past experiences or even what they have learned on the internet. The reality is a little bit different because of a simple aspect: you are not an expert; therefore you can’t afford to make some decisions that can bring long-term effects. The idea here is to hire an electrician that has expertise in the field and can come up with a set of rules that you should follow before they install your electrical wiring system around the house. Of course, your input is relevant as well, because you are the owner and you might want things to be done in a certain way, but the reality is that the advice of a professional cannot be substituted by anything else.
Save the cats!
In conclusion, if you really want to save the cats around the house from getting zapped and being trapped around wires that conduct electricity, you really need to develop a system where all the electrical wiring is kept safe from “walking dangers”. It’s really important to understand that a safe environment can mean a durable and more sustainable wiring life. It’s simple if it is done at the right time and it can save you time, energy and even money!
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