SWEPCO talks about safety tips for the summer

SWEPCO offers summer safety tips and tips to save money during the hottest time of the year.

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* Metallic coatings on helium mylar balloons and comets can damage the SWEPCO system and lead to performance degradation.

* Never use cables, aluminum foil or other metal in the construction or rope of the kite: they can conduct electricity.

* Never fly a kite or drop balloons near power lines. Electricity always takes the path of least resistance on the ground. He could go through the rope to your body. Choose an open area to fly kites.

* If a kite or balloon is caught in a power line, ABANDONE. Parents should call SWEPCO toll-free at 1-888-216-3523, and trained personnel with safety equipment can remove the kite.

* Do not fly kites on rainy days or drop balloons if there is a possibility of lightning when using a wire as a ladder to reach the ground. Wet cables are good conductors.

* Balloon pilots undergo rigorous safety training. For volunteers, observers and even pets on the ground, remember that listening to the pilots is important to ensure the safety of everyone, so everyone can enjoy the concentration of the balloons.

Summer saving and heat tips

* It is best to avoid heavy housework between the 1p. M.Y 5 p. M. Save money by washing dishes, using the oven, and washing clothes for the coolest parts of the day. These devices generate heat and moisture that puts extra pressure on your air conditioner.

* Keep the sunbeams as close as possible. Curtains, blinds and shutters close to keep the temperature inside the house.

* Clean or replace the air filters of your air conditioner. Dirty filters complicate the equipment and consume up to 5% more energy than a clean filter.

* Updating or installing the insulation can reduce cooling costs by up to 20%.

* Replace old plates to avoid leaks.

* Our average monthly payment plan (AMP). AMP charges annual average payments to reflect maximum seasonal usage. The bills are adjusted to a 12-month moving average and change only slightly each month, making the bills more predictable.

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