1. ElectricityElectricity
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2. ElectricityElectricity
Clean, efficient.Clean, efficient.
Not a fuel it is aNot a fuel it is a
direct form ofdirect form of
energyenergy
Some electricity isSome electricity is
generated fromgenerated from
fuels in powerfuels in power
stations.stations.

3. Domestic electricityDomestic electricity
supplysupply
Enters house throughEnters house through
service cableservice cable
Passes through ESBPasses through ESB
fuse, meter and thefuse, meter and the
into main fuse box.into main fuse box.
Fuse box has mainFuse box has main
switch whereswitch where
electricity can beelectricity can be
switched off forswitched off for
repairs.repairs.
Wires go from theWires go from the
fuse box briningfuse box brining
electricity around theelectricity around the
househouse

4. Electric flexesElectric flexes
All appliances have atAll appliances have at
least 2 wiresleast 2 wires
Brown = Live bringsBrown = Live brings
electricity intoelectricity into
applianceappliance
Blue = Neutral, bringsBlue = Neutral, brings
electricity out of theelectricity out of the
appliance back toappliance back to
power stationpower station
Green/yellow = earthGreen/yellow = earth
wire, safety devicewire, safety device
that takes current tothat takes current to
earth should a faultearth should a fault
developdevelop

5. Uses ofUses of
electricity inelectricity in
the homethe home
CookingCooking
Space HeatingSpace Heating
Water heatingWater heating
LightingLighting
Running appliancesRunning appliances

6. FusesFuses
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7. FusesFuses
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