Electricity

Electricity
Electricity is very important in our lives.
We would find it very hard to do without it.


There are so many things in our homes that are powered by electricity that we have begun to depend on them.

We have toasters.


We have CD players.


In our homes we have TV


We have refrigerators.


We use computers


The list is almost endless.

Mains Electricity
Most of the large appliances in our home are powered by Mains Electricity.


An electric cooker is connected to the mains electricity supply.


Lots of the appliances are fitted with plugs that can be inserted into a socket.


A microwave cooker is fitted with a plug that connects it to the mains electricity supply.




A percolator is fitted with a plug that connects it to the mains electricity supply.



Electricity can be dangerous!
Never play with plugs or sockets, or anything that uses electricity.


Electricity can kill!

Never play near pylons or overhead cables.

Never play near train lines.

Battery Power
Many small electrical appliances use batteries.

Portable radios use batteries.


Mobile phones rely on batteries.

Some cameras and video cameras use batteries.


Flashlights use batteries.


Some toys use batteries.