Cottage Electrical - Opening and Closing
Make the most out of your time at the cottage. Follow these simple cottage opening and closing tips to ensure your electrical system operates safely.
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Cottage Safety Tips
Cottage Closing Checklist: Use this checklist to help protect your cottage over the winter months. Following these tips will help keep you safe the next time you power back up, and can save you time and money, too. http://www.esasafe.com/assets/files/esasafe/pdf/CottageClosingChecklist-final.pdf
Cottage Safety Tips
Avoid shocks caused by water! Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) are required for all circuits that supply outdoor appliances and tools, especially around the water. Outdoor outlets must have covers that protect them from the elements. GFCIs are also required indoors for any outlets within 1.5 metres of a sink (e.g. kitchens and bathrooms). https://www.esasafe.com/consumers/electrical-safety-tips/cottage-safety-tips
Cottage Safety Tips
When you're closing your cottage for the season, turn off individual breakers before flipping the main switch. This will help protect your major appliances including your pump and hot water tank when you power back up in the spring. http://www.esasafe.com/consumers/electrical-safety-tips/cottage-safety-tips
