TIPS TO ENSURE THAT LOAD SHEDDING DOES NOT COMPROMISE YOUR SAFETY:

■ Keep your cellphone charged and your home well-lit with rechargeable, solar powered or battery powered lights.

■ To minimise the load on your generator, consider purchasing battery powered portable LED lights. Alternatively, you can also look at solar powered lights as an alternative.

■ Try and keep abreast of power cuts or the load shedding schedule within your area.

■ Invest in surge protector plugs for expensive or sensitive electrical equipment and appliances including refrigerators and desktop computers.

■ If you are in a position to do so, consider alternative energy solutions such as solar power, gas and other energy storage solutions like backup and standby generators.

■ Ensure that equipment and systems are installed according to SABS (South African Bureau of Standards) requirements.

■ Be sure to operate your generator outdoors within an area that has plenty of ventilation – not a partially closed off room, garage or inside the house.

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