With the sudden return of loadshedding please keep the following in mind:

• Please wait at least 30 minutes after power is restored before turning on geysers and reloading back-up batteries. These items place a big strain on the network and can lead to the system overloading. Please set your inverters accordingly.
• Wait a few minutes after power is restored before using appliances like kettles or starting laundry
• Only turn on geysers, pumps, etc., once the power has stabilised to avoid damaging the electronics.
• The 18:00 and 20:00 periods are especially risky, as the sudden demand from appliances can overload the system and trip circuit breakers

By switching off major appliances during loadshedding, you assist to ensure that we can keep everyone on once the power is restored and help minimise the impact on our municipal electrical network.