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After you’ve made the decision to relocate to Cambridge and settled in your new home, there are things that you’ll need to get familiar with. One of the things that you’ll want to be comfortable with is the electricity where you’re living and there are a few things that can help you play it safe as you explore around.

Of course, one of the first things that you’ll want to do is prevent shock should the need arise that you need to make some small adjustments to the electrical circuits in your new Cambridge home.

To do that you should have a basic understanding of a few simple safety rules that need to be followed.

1. Before you start working on any of the circuits or wiring, switched or receptacles, it’s critical that you make sure that all the power is off to that particular circuit.
2. Go to the service panel and locate the right fuse or circuit panel that is protecting the circuit. Here you’ll need to unscrew the fuse or trip the breaker depending on how old the electrical systems are in the Cambridge homes on your street.
3. Always use a tester at the right outlet to confirm that you’ve turned everything off properly.

Remember that current always flows in a continuous path from the source and then back to it. By taking the right safety precautions you’ll be sure not to receive any shocks.

It doesn’t matter where you live in one of the Wellesley condos or Wellesley homes that are available, you should know a little something about keeping safe around electricity. There’s no doubt that you’ll enjoy your Wellesley real estate more when you understand where to find the electrical service panel in your new home and have memorized a few other simple pointers.

1. Remember that water and electricity don’t mix. Now, while most people know that and would never get an appliance near open water like a bathtub or sink, the old rule bears repeating since you might slip up with all the excitement going on in your new Wellesley home. Remember that radios, hair dryers and other appliances should always be kept a safe distance from water.
2. You should never yank a plug from the wall by its chord. That puts wear on the plug and could eventually create a fire hazard.
3. Remember that when you want to do any kind of involved electrical work, you should turn the power off at the service panel to ensure there are no accidents.
4. Always have a voltage tester of some kind to make sure that the power is in fact off before you start working. Alternatively, you can use a lamp or small appliance.

There’s no doubt that as you move into your new Wellesley home you’ll find something that needs to be changed or repaired. But if it involves electrical work it’s a good idea to be safe and not sorry later on.