How to avoid trip-outs after load-shedding

WITH the indefinite load-shedding going on, the eThekwini Municipality has advised the public what to do to curb trip-outs after load-shedding. According to the municipality, trip-outs after load-shedding are due to in-rush currents when networks are switched back on.

“To minimise possibilities of trip-outs, residents are advised to switch off non-essential appliances during load-shedding. When electricity supply returns, residents must not switch on appliances such as heaters, aircons, geysers, stoves and pool pumps all at once.

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It is advisable to switch on each appliance 15 minutes apart to reduce the risk of prolonged outages. Residents must also take note that load-shedding has a huge negative impact on electrical equipment as it was not designed for such frequent switching, and so we get a higher volume of faults during periods of load-shedding,”

Report faults to the city’s electricity Whatsapp line at 076 791 2449 or email electricity.faults@durban.gov.za.