1. Electricity © PDST Home Economics

2. Electricity Clean, efficient. Not a fuel it is a direct form of energy Some electricity is generated from fuels in power stations.

3. Domestic electricity supply Enters house through service cable Passes through ESB fuse, meter and the into main fuse box. Fuse box has main switch where electricity can be switched off for repairs. Wires go from the fuse box brining electricity around the house

4. Electric flexes All appliances have at least 2 wires Brown = Live brings electricity into appliance Blue = Neutral, brings electricity out of the appliance back to power station Green/yellow = earth wire, safety device that takes current to earth should a fault develop

5. Uses of electricity in the home Cooking Space Heating Water heating Lighting Running appliances

6. Fuses http://www.flickr.com/photos/ianlloyd/