Eskom will implement load reduction from 5pm to 10pm.
Eskom announced on Thursday, 2 July, that it would be implementing load reduction in Soweto, Vaal and West Rand from 5pm to 10pm to avoid network overloading.
The power utility said in a statement that load reduction would be implemented in the areas as they were prone to illegal connections, meter bypasses and vandalism of electricity infrastructure.– Chiawelo, Dhlamini, Jabavu, Jabavu Central Western, Jabulani, Klipriviersoog, Klipspruit, Klipspruit, Mofolo Central, Mofolo North, Mofolo South, Molapo, Moroka, Moroka North, Orlando Ekhaya, Orlando West, Pimville Zones 1 to 7 & 9, Senaoane and Zondi.
“During the load reduction implementation, customers are urged to switch off all their electrical appliances to avoid power surges when power returns. Failure to do so may lead to transformer trips or failures, and damages to household appliances when supply is restored,” the utility said. Eskom urged people in the affected areas to not log a fault and manage the load by switching off appliances such as heaters, stoves and geysers, and only use them when absolute necessary in order to stabilise the network at the local level during the load reduction period.— The first and easiest way to reduce your usage is to switch off unnecessary lights. When you need to replace a light bulb choose wisely.
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