We all sigh in frustration when we receive the news that load shedding is set to continue, and, likely to increase as well. While it can be unsettling, we need to consider that it is here to stay – at least for the short term. There are ways to combat the inconvenience and disruption of load shedding. Load shedding happens when there is not enough electricity available to meet the demand of all customers, and the energy supply to certain areas is disrupted. While it is very disruptive, load shedding is preferable to a total collapse of the electricity supply grid. This would have disastrous consequences for the country.
Manage Load Shedding at Home:
- Switch off your geyser, electric heaters and pool pumps from 17h00 to 21h00 every day.
- Switch off unnecessary appliances and lighting.
- Consider alternative heating solutions
- Switch to CFL and LED lights.
- Turn off anything that uses standby energy such as TVs, DVD players, computers, and cell phone chargers.
- Read and take note of power outage bulletins.
Manage Load Shedding at Your Business:
- Read and take note of power outage bulletins.
- Invest in a generator. While the initial outlay can be high, the long-term benefits are many. Not only will you be able to keep your business operational, it will also help prevent your security systems from collapsing. To avoid theft of data and money, administrative errors, shoplifting and fraud, back up your security system with a generator.
- Immediate power – as generators kick in immediately, you can rest assured that everything is up and running in a matter of seconds.
- Cost saving – investing in your own generator is much more cost saving and beneficial than renting one. By keeping your daily operations running it basically pays for itself. You’ll find that generators are affordable and it is relatively inexpensive to maintain them.
- When there are power outages, it is likely that your business will have to pay more towards the utility bill. The fluctuating price of electricity is an added expense. By investing in a generator, you could avoid these high utility bills.
To find out more about how a generator can keep your business – and home – operational, contact Generator Parts.