Electrical Safety
Electrical safety is essential in an indoor grow room. You cannot take any chances as it is quite risky.
- First, you need to ensure proper wiring and supply outlets. The wiring should be according to the load you are going to use. You cannot randomly select any wire. You need to consult an expert electrician who will calculate the load and recommend a suitable wire gauge, number of strands, and everything.
Moreover, the outlets should also bear the amount of current. If the wire or outlets carry an excessive amount of current, excessive heat will develop that will damage the wire insulation. Consequently, there can be a short circuit, fire, or damage to the load.
- You must install protection devices to cut off the power supply in case of any issue.
First, there should be appropriate circuit breakers according to the loads. Moreover, you should also install an earth leakage circuit breaker or ground fault circuit interrupter to prevent electric shocks. The flooring of an indoor grow room remains wet, so extreme precaution is necessary.
- Always keep the floor dry so that there are fewer chances of shocks. Proper ventilation and time to time cleaning will keep the floor dry. Moreover, your water system should not spill water on the floor.
- The wires and plugs should not be loose. Make sure they are tight enough to prevent sparks.
Fire Safety
- Short circuits and other electrical issues can also cause a fire. You need to have proper electrical safety to prevent it.
- Keep fire extinguishers to deal with any emergency.
- Nothing should be near the hot bulbs or lights. Keep the combustible materials away.
- Use a smoke detector in your grow room to detect any fire in the early stage. You will be able to extinguish the fire on time.
Personal Safety
- While working in an indoor grow room, make sure to wear protective glasses.
- Keep the floor dry as it creates slip and fall hazards.
- While using fertilizers and chemicals, make sure to wear gloves. Furthermore, keep them in a safe area.
- Use a respirator mask in case of pest control chemicals.
- Your shoes should not be slippery.
- Take safety measures while using the gardening tools.
- The door of the indoor grow room should be fire-resistant.