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FAQs------Frequently Asked Questions

            FAQs , some common questions that people will ask

    themselves when problems occur .

FAQs :
Q1) What is the use of the consumer unit (CU) ?

Ans. If there is a short-circuit , overload or earth fault , the

       consumer unit will isolate the main supply so that the

       equipment it is supposed to protect, will not become

       live and endanger the consumer .

Q2) What do the cables red , black , and green with

      yellow straps stands for ?

   Ans. In most Asian countries which follow the British 

   standard , red cable is used for live , the black cable is  

   used for neutral and the green with yellow straps is used

   for earth .

Q3) What type of tools should I use when I do not know if

      the load is live or neutral ?

   Ans. Use a test-pen , it is able to detect whether the load 

   has any current .

[NOTE] Please refer to the budget section for further details on the product .

Q4) What is the use of the earth ?

   Ans. The earth is to provide an alternative path for the 

   fault current to follow .  This is to protect consumers from 

   danger .

Q5) What if the different colour of the cables touches one another ?

   Ans. A short-circuit will occurs .  Dangerous ! it may cause 

   death .

Q6) How do I increase the number of extra switched socket outlets(SSO) in the house ?

   Ans. It is quite difficult to fix an extra SSO in the house . 

   What we advice is , buy a portable SSO or a portable 

   cable reel because it is easier , simple and more 

   convenient then fixing a permanent SSO .

[NOTE] Please refer to the budget section for further details on the product .

Q7) What is the use of safety boots ?

   Ans. A pair of safety boots is to protect your feet from 

   falling objects .