Questions have been raised on AC safety after 9 people died due to AC blast in Delhi’s Vivek Vihar. Overuse, gas leak and voltage fluctuation are considered to be the main reasons for such accidents.
AC Blast: The death of 9 people and burn injuries in a fire caused by an AC blast in Delhi’s Vivek Vihar has raised concerns about the safety of using AC in summer. According to initial information, reasons like overheating, gas leaks and voltage fluctuations are behind such accidents. According to experts, such incidents can be avoided to a great extent by taking proper maintenance and precautions.
Vivek Vihar accident increases concern
Nine people died while many others got burnt in a fire in a residential building in Delhi’s Vivek Vihar area. According to preliminary information, the accident occurred due to a blast in the air conditioner (AC).
As the heat increases, the use of AC increases rapidly and such incidents occur every year. In such a situation, it becomes important to understand what are the reasons for fire or blast in AC and how it can be avoided.
Main causes of AC blast
Continuous use of AC for a long time puts pressure on its compressor. When the machine runs for hours without stopping, the risk of overheating increases, which can cause fire. This risk increases especially in extreme heat.
Apart from this, leakage of refrigerant gas is also a major reason. Gas leaking affects cooling and puts additional load on the system. If this gas comes in contact with any spark, a blast may occur.
Voltage fluctuation also poses a danger
In areas where the electricity voltage fluctuates frequently, there is additional pressure on the parts of the AC. This may damage the compressor or other parts and increases the risk of fire in case of overload.
Experts believe that running an AC without a stabilizer can be risky, especially in areas where the electricity supply is not stable.
Risk can be reduced by these measures
One should avoid running the AC continuously for several hours without a break, so that the machine has time to cool down. It is also important to get regular servicing done, so that gas leakage or bad parts can be identified in time.
If there is a voltage problem in your area, a stabilizer should be used. Also, AC installation and repair should always be done by a trained technician. If you feel any kind of problem, the safest option is to stop using it immediately and get it checked.
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