Eskom has called on customers to switch off all unnecessary lights, geysers, pool pumps, and non-essential appliances.
“Our power system is under severe pressure,” it said.
#PowerAlert
5 October 2020
18:00Our power system is under severe pressure. Please switch off all unnecessary lights, your geyser, pool pump and non-essential appliances. pic.twitter.com/ZvSWT8r70x
— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) October 5, 2020
This as the power utility is implementing load reduction in Thabo Mofutsanyama District in Free State to avoid overloading its network and damage to infrastructure.
Load reduction will take effect from 5 pm to 10 pm.
The following areas will be affected:
In Limpopo, Eskom is implementing load reduction in Mopani, Sekhukhune, and Capricorn Districts.
“Currently, Eskom is battling to keep up with the increased equipment failure caused by overloading that is costing millions to repair,” said Eskom.
Load reduction will be implemented between 5 pm and 9 pm in the following areas:
In Gauteng, Eskom is implementing load reduction from 5 pm to 10 pm in the following areas:
“During load reduction implementation, customers are urged to switch off all their electrical appliances to avoid possible damage due to power surges when supply returns. Failure to do so may lead to transformer trips of failures, and damages to household appliances when supply is restored. Please do not log a fault during this period,” said Eskom.
-The Citizen
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