Since the beginning of the industry, there has been substantial worry over the detrimental effects of moisture on electrical equipment.
It is not always simple to prevent moisture buildup on component surfaces, nor is it always simple to comprehend the needs for prevention. Controlling relative humidity by itself is not enough to guarantee that components do not get wet and contaminated.
You may have seen that during times of excessive humidity, your electrical equipment occasionally stop working. The incompatibility of humidity and electricity is a typical problem. Humidity can present subtle but serious concerns, such as circuit breaker problems and wire corrosion.
How Moisture affects Electrical Systems :
Let us examine the precise mechanisms by which moisture might negatively impact your electrical system:
- Rust and Corrosion : Moisture can cause wires and switches to rust and corrode over time, leaving them exposed and dangerous.
- Electrical Shocks : Electrical gadgets that have accumulated moisture on their surface run a higher danger of electrical shocks when contacted.
- Short Circuits : If you’ve ever had an unexpected power outage, moisture may have played a role. It can result in short circuits, which can trip circuit breakers frequently.
- High Electricity Bills : Higher electricity costs may be the result of damaged or inefficient electrical components.
- Decreased performance : Humidity can cause interference with electrical signals, which can result in slower processing times and a general decline in device performance.
Prevention from Moisture :
- Regular electrical system inspections can help you find and fix humidity-related problems before they become worse ones.
- Heat-producing appliances should be avoided since they can raise the humidity levels.
- An extra layer of security can be provided to electrical equipment by applying coatings and sealants. By erecting a barrier, waterproof sealants stop any possible moisture access locations. In order to reduce the possibility of moisture-related damage, circuit boards and other sensitive regions can also be coated with specialised coatings that are resistant to moisture.
These proactive measures can help you greatly lessen the effect that humidity has on your electrical system. However, professional assistance might be required if you’re already having problems.
NCH Recommends :
- NC 123 Plus : Demoisturizing Compound for Electrical Equipments. Non – CFC.
- LEXPURE : Solvent Cleaner for Electrical, Electronic Equipments & PCBs.
- SS 25 : Electrical Motor Cleaner & Solvent Degreaser.
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