For safety reasons, it is best not to use solar water heaters in the event of a storm.
Solar water heaters are favored by many citizens for their environmental protection, cleanliness and economy. More and more people are choosing to use them to replace electric or gas water heaters. According to incomplete statistics, there are currently more than 1,500 homes equipped with solar water heaters installed in the three districts of the city. Meteorological Bureau experts remind consumers: lightning protection measures should be taken when installing solar water heaters, and it is best not to use solar water heaters during thunderstorms.
According to the Municipal Lightning Protection Center, when installing solar water heaters, many citizens often have the habit of installing solar water heaters in the most common places.s sunniest of the roof for heating purposes, which often exceeds the height of. building. The height of the original lightning protection device makes the water heater completely exposed to the range of lightning. Since the main material of water heaters is metal pipes, once lightning strikes, water heaters that are not protected by lightning rods will become the target of "hits", and a strong current will directly enter the chamber of the user through pipes, power lines and signal. water heater lines, causing damage. Other electrical devices may endanger the personal safety of residents.
Consumers are reminded that lightning protection measures should be considered when installing and using solar water heaters. Due to the current uneven quality of solar water heater manufacturersand installation teams, most of them do not meet the lightning protection requirements during installation. Lightning protection devices are highly specialized and difficult to modify by ordinary users. Therefore, the most effective way to avoid lightning strikes is to stop using solar water heaters during thunderstorms.
Electrical appliances not usable in the event of a storm: TV, air conditioner, solar water heater, computer, washing machine.
1. TV: If the cable TV signal line is broken, the TV will be struck by lightning. Therefore, we recommend that in the event of a thunderstorm, it is best to unplug the TV socket and cable signal cables.
2. Air Conditioner: Just like the TV cable signal line, the outdoor unit of the air conditioner is also responsible for “thundering” during thunderstorms.
3. water heateru solar: Although many solar water heater manufacturers claim that their products have "lightning protection" functions, since these products work outdoors for a long time, some problems will inevitably arise after a certain time. of use.
4. Computer: As we all know, computer network card is easily damaged by lightning and causes communication failures. Therefore, during thunderstorms, you should not only turn off the computer and disconnect the power supply, but also disconnect the modem or ADSL equipment from the telephone line to avoid lightning attacks.
5. Washing Machine: A potential safety risk during thunderstorms comes from water pipes, which also increases the likelihood of the washing machine being struck by lightning. Therefore, it is better to stop using the washing machinein the event of a storm and unplug the power outlet. It is best not to connect the washing machine to the water pipe when not in use.