Chinese New Year is one of the most
important and festive event for the Filipino-Chinese community here in the Philippines. This 2016 we welcome the year of the Fire Monkey. The Monkey is the ninth sign in Chinese astrology with the number “9” being associated with ambition, activity, smartness, mischief and adventure.

People customarily participate in parades and dragon dances that are organized and held in Binondo (China Town). The most known tradition include firecrackers that are believed to drive off bad luck and

the Tikoy, a Chinese sticky sweet treat that symbolizes the attraction of good luck.

In line with all the merriments, we would like to remind everyone to follow these precautions:

Handle fireworks with caution

only buy legal fireworks from reputable stores.  Always read the instructions and make sure you take all the necessary precautions before lighting them

Smoke Detector

Make sure you installed the Meiji Smoke Detector with Alarm (MSD-01/ MSD-02)
in your kitchens and never leave your cooking unattended. This stand-alone smoke detector alarms you when it detects smoke; to avoid the tragedies of fire.

Keep Candles Out of Reach

Keep candles out of reach of children and combustible materials. After all the gatherings, check for smouldering cigarette butts or firecrackers and extinguish it properly

Avoid Overloading

Avoid overloading electrical sockets and extension sets. An extension set has a limit to how many amperes it can take so, to help reduce the risk of fire, be careful not to overload them. The Meiji 13 and 20 Series Extension Cord (MES-1303 to 1306, WRP 2104/ 2027) has a
power rating from 1,200 to 2,500 Watts that comes in 3 to 5-meter ranges. It consists of 3 to 6 international outlets for the 13 series and 3 parallel outlets for the 20 series. 

Filipino-Chinese communities in the Philippines
celebrate Chinese New Year every year in hope of attracting prosperity, closer family ties and peace. Most Filipino-Chinese families usually clean their homes thoroughly, prepare lucky money in red envelopes, serve sweet foods and display various food and fruits on a table, which is believed to invite good fortune.  So for all the Filipino Chinese Community, Kiong Hee Huat Tsai!

A lot of fires during Christmas season are caused by electrical problems. Christmas decorations, trees and lights are included in these situations, and when they’re on fire, they are more likely to be serious.

Be extra cautious in decorating your home!

Meiji Electric has a complete line of LED Fiber Optic Christmas Trees which are very safe to use. These kinds of Christmas Trees make use of LED lights to prevent heat that may cause fires. It has longer life span than ordinary Christmas lights.

Meiji LED Fiber Optic Christmas Trees are more energy efficient than the ordinary ones. About 80% of the electrical energy is converted to light, while 20% is lost and converted into other forms of energy such as heat. This means, the lesser the heat, the lesser the chance of fire to happen.

Extremely durable

Also, one good quality of the LED lights designed on Meiji Fiber Optic Christmas Trees is their durability. They are extremely durable and built with sturdy components that are highly rugged and can withstand even the roughest conditions.

Be careful where you place extension cords

Set them up not under rugs as walking traffic can weaken the insulation and the wires can overheat, increasing the chances for fire. Be vigilant when placing cords behind or beneath furniture because pinched cords can fray and short. If you have pets, keep them away from cords to avoid entanglement and chewing.

And if you’re thinking where to buy affordable extensions cords with good quality, find great deals with Meiji Electric!

Extension cords of high performance

Meiji offers you extension cords of high performance designed to provide safety and ease especially this holiday season.

The 3-meters Meiji ‘13 Series’ Extension Cords (MES-1300 to 1308), rated at 10 amperes, 2500 watts, and the new Meiji Flying Saucer Strip MES-1400, are good enough to use for your Christmas trees, Christmas lights and other decorations, especially if they have bulky adaptors. They’re made from fire retardant, white plastic material which is a valuable tool in fire prevention.

Lengthy extension cord

Also, the Meiji ‘20 Series’, (WRP-2027 and WRP-2104) with a length of 3 to 5 meters, rated at 15 amperes, 3500 watts, is a 3-Gang Polarized Extension Set, suitable for your Christmas lights and other decorations. They’re available in white, black and green colors and come in 3 to 5-meter range to fulfill your need for a lengthy extension cord.

Always keep in mind that the most joyous of times can also be deadly. It’s never been wrong to be safe.

Happy Holidays!