circuit breaker
Switches off all electricity if the supply is overloaded.

cords
Contain the electric wires that carry the electricity from the switch to the appliance.

double adapter
Allows a single power point to supply electricity to two plugs.

electrical appliance
Something that is used to cook, cool, heat, light or entertain and needs electricity to make it work.

electricity
A form of energy needed to make appliances work.

electrical wires
Carry electricity around your house.

energy
A force that can be used to make something work.

overhead power lines
They carry electricity from the power station to where it is needed.

plug
Fits into the power point and receives electricity.

plug protector
Fits into a power point to stop objects being poked into it.

power station
The place where electrical energy is created.

safety switch
Switches off electricity if there is an electrical problem.

switch
Stops or starts the flow of electricity.

switchboard
Contains the main switches for the house.