Unforeseen happen. And could it be that any night the bathroom lamp, for example, burns and leaves you in your hand? Or let all the energy in your street run out, and without a candle in your hand, you have plenty to do at home.
As undesirable as they may be, these little problems sometimes happen. And we are all subject to that.
But with some key items at home, all of these potential unforeseen issues can be resolved as practically as possible.
Below, Renata Garcia, from the Super Husband Piracicaba franchise, cites a list of items she considers essential to have at home. And it explains why each of them is useful.
It is worth investing in this emergency kit to solve small unforeseen events that can happen in our daily lives. Check out the list:
1. Insulating Tape: It is used to insulate anything that is in contact with electrical current, such as a stripped wire. "It is used in repairs to appliances, electronics and to insulate electrical cord splices," says Renata.
2. Thread Seal: It is a tape, usually white used for sealing liquid or gas pipes, to prevent leakage. "Can be used in taps, shower connections, hydraulic connections in general," explains Renata.
3. Shower Resistance: The models are specific to each shower. At the time of purchase, you need to pay attention to the voltage (voltage) of your shower, whether it is 127V or 220V. Important: Before starting to change the resistance, the circuit breaker on which the shower is located, located in the electrical distribution board, must be turned off ?, warns Renata Garcia.
4. Stairs: For residential use, according to Renata, the most suitable are aluminum ladders or carbon steel ladders, as they are light, do not rust, are resistant and very durable.
5. Hammer: Used to nail nails. There are several types of hammers: carpenter's hammer, kitchen hammer, judge's hammer, geology hammer, ie there is a variety, each for a type of work. It is recommended to buy a model with rubber lining, at least at the bottom, so that the hand does not slip and to absorb much of the impact ?, highlights Renata Garcia.
6. Pliers: It has numerous functions, but is generally used in jobs such as mechanics and electricity. • It serves to grip, curl, pull, cut, hold and twist. There are several types of pliers, but the most commonly used is duck-nose pliers, says Renata.
7. Spanner: It mainly serves to fasten or unscrew nuts and bolts quickly. • The wrench makes it easy to apply the head to turn any type of bolt and nut. Its main feature is to change to different sizes by adjusting the head. It is a very versatile and easy to use tool ?, explains Renata.
8. Electric Drill: It has several functions, being the main drilling holes in walls, wood, bricks, steel, among others. They can also have variable and reversible speed, thus serving to unscrew. Are portable models coupled with rechargeable batteries ?, says Renata.
9. Silicone: Recommended for glass and aluminum joints such as bathroom stall and windows. ? It is also recommended for seals in bathrooms and kitchens, toilets and sinks, joints in cold areas, elastic adhesions between glass and metal, and sealing in air conditioning ,? explains Renata.
10. Lamps: Try to identify the types of light bulbs in the house to have them in reserve. There are many types and brands in the market. • Care should be taken when disposing of burnt out light bulbs. You should store properly, preferably in cardboard packaging, avoiding breakage, and discard in pre-established collection points, whether stores, general trade, ecopoints ?, highlights Renata.
11. Plug Adapter: are bivolts, and the most common for home, are those of 10 A and 15 A. Electricity? "Check the models best suited to your need, because there are numerous types of plugs," says Renata.
12. Benjamin: Also known as a T or multiplier of sockets, it is used to connect several electrical devices in the same socket. ? In some cases, the use of T is not recommended, as it can overload the power grid and cause accidents or defects in the connected equipment ?, says Renata.
13. Line Filter: serve to protect computer equipment.“In addition to removing noise and voltage spikes, the filters also expand the number of sockets available near the PC or audio / video equipment and protect against short circuit and voltage overload,” says Renata.
14. Candles: Having some at home is very important in case of a power outage at night and you need to light up some room. They will not solve the problem itself, but will help you and your family to be more comfortable at home during those minutes without power.
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