The holiday season is upon us, bringing decorations, festivities and
holiday cheer! PECO offers the following tips and suggestions to get in
the holiday spirit while staying safe.
Holiday Lighting Safety Tips
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Only decorate with lights approved by the Underwriter’s Laboratory
(UL).
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Follow the manufacturer's guidelines for the number of lights that can
be safely connected together.
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Check all lights for cracked or broken plugs, loose connections,
frayed insulation or exposed (bare) wires.
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Discard damaged sets of lights.
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Turn off all decorative lights when going to bed or leaving the house.
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Consider using energy efficient light-emitting diode (LED) lighting
products. These products produce about 75 percent less heat, and are
safer to operate than traditional incandescent bulbs.
Outdoor Lighting Safety Tips
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Ensure decorative lights used outside are approved for outdoor use.
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Hang outdoor lights with insulated staples or hooks rather than nails
or tacks.
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Always be aware of all power lines when decorating outdoors. Never
work near overhead power lines or anywhere there is a possibility of
contacting an overhead power line, either directly or indirectly with
a ladder or other piece of equipment. Do not string lights on outdoor
trees that are growing into or near power lines.
Indoor Lighting Safety Tips
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Ensure cords inside your home do not pose a tripping hazard.
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Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords.
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Do not place cords under rugs, furniture or other appliances. Covered
cords can overheat or become frayed and can cause a fire.
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Keep all electric cords and extension cords out of the reach of
children.
PECO wishes all its customers a safe, happy and energy efficient holiday
season!
Based in Philadelphia, PECO is an electric and natural gas utility
subsidiary of Exelon Corporation (NYSE: EXC). PECO serves 1.6
million electric and more than 500,000 natural gas customers in
southeastern Pennsylvania and employs about 2,400 people in the region.
PECO delivered 85.7 billion cubic feet of natural gas and 37.8
billion kilowatt-hours of electricity in 2013. Founded in 1881,
PECO is one of the Greater Philadelphia Region's most active corporate
citizens, providing leadership, volunteer and financial support to
numerous arts and culture, education, environmental, economic
development and community programs and organizations. For more
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