Safe garland for a home with children and animals

A very important issue on the eve of the holidays is safety. It is on these days that the most fires and injuries from New Year's fireworks occur. And often the reason is, it would seem, completely safe Christmas tree garlands. And this fact should alert you and force you to approach the purchase of this decoration with all responsibility, especially if you have children or pets in your house.

Read in the article

1 The manufacturer matters
2 Moisture protection
3 Garland power supply
4 Wire quality
5 Type of bulbs in a garland
6 Four safety rules for a Christmas tree garland

The manufacturer matters

This is without a doubt, because in high-quality production, special attention is paid to all kinds of safety checks of electrical appliances. So, no matter how difficult it is, give up the idea of saving great money on purchasing a garland from Chinese craftsmen and buy a domestic or European one. So you get at least some quality assurance.

How to choose a safe garland for your home — A safe product must have certificates of conformity. If the seller cannot show you this document, refuse to purchase

Moisture protection

This parameter is of great importance if you are using a garland to decorate a garden or facade.

But the presence of such unpredictable factors as children and animals must also be taken into account.

The garland should contain the IP index, which just indicates the degree of moisture protection of the product. The minimum is 20, the highest is 67. That is, garlands with IP 20 are suitable only for dry rooms. On the street, you can only use products with an index of at least 44, and everything above 54 is not afraid of water at all.

Garland power supply

Why do Christmas trees burn on New Year's holidays? The reason for this is a short circuit. So the choice of a power source, if you have all the same risk factors, is also very important. The most dangerous will be an ordinary garland that works from sockets.

Garland from a 24 V transformer. This is a smart option if you have animals in your home. Even if your cat hangs on the garland or the dog decides to try it on the tooth, nothing bad will happen.

Battery-powered Christmas decorations are also perfectly safe. The only drawback is that at low temperatures the batteries are instantly discharged.

Solar panels - an economical and safe way to eat. During the day, such garlands are charged from sunlight, and at night they work without any risk. Ideal for street lighting.

Wire quality

Another important criterion for the safety of a New Year's decoration. Pay attention to the material of the wiring. Most often you will come across PVC wires. They break easily in the cold, which is a significant drawback. But silicone or rubber wires are not afraid of low temperatures and remain flexible.

The same wires are highly waterproof. So for a home where there are children and animals, this is a good choice. True, you need to take into account that such garlands are heavier than ordinary ones.

Wire is a very elegant type of decoration, but it does not tolerate familiarity. It is better to refuse such a garland if you suspect that someone can pull or pull it.

Type of bulbs in a garland

The most popular now are LED lamps, and even if one of these crumbs burns out, the garland will not go out, as it happened with old samples. LEDs generate almost no heat.

Retro is back in fashion, and garlands with miniature incandescent bulbs are back on the shelves. They are very bright and very stylish.

But wait to buy these until your child grows up and the cat learns to bring you sneakers. If one lamp is damaged, a short circuit is likely.

Four safety rules for a Christmas tree garland

So, if you want to sleep peacefully and not worry about a possible fire or short circuit, remember a few simple rules:

Buy only certified garlands with a high degree of moisture protection.
Before installing and always when buying a garland, check it for operability. Do not use garlands that are in doubt.
Make sure that no part of the garland touches a damp place - where you water the plant or where atmospheric moisture can get in. The only exceptions are devices with maximum moisture protection.
Never leave a working garland unattended, especially if there are children and animals in the house.

In addition to the topic, there is a small video on how to properly place a garland on a Christmas tree:

Have you encountered any problems when using a Christmas tree garland? Share your experience in the comments!

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