A day after announcing imposition of loadshedding throughout Nagaland due to low generation from the hydro power stations and reduced power allocation to the State, the power department has requested the consumers to adhere to the DOs and DON’Ts during the crucial period.
DOs: Judiciously use power and switch off all electrical appliances when not in use; switch on electrical appliances in a phased manner, preferably staggered and spread over half an hour in order to avoid inrush of current whenever power supply has been restored; clear the trees and vegetation along the distribution and transmission line within one’s vicinity; consult the concerned officers for clearance before taking up any construction works along the lines to avoid accidents; village council and all the responsible consumers have been requested to help the department by discouraging the defaulting consumers using power by means of hooking, tampering and by-passing the energy meters.
DON’Ts: Not to switch on high wattage electrical appliance simultaneously. The electrical appliances driven by induction motor such as water pumps, deep freezers, refrigerators and compressors of air conditioners draws current 2.5 to 3 times normal current during start up. Hence, right after the restoration of power supply, if all the appliances are connected simultaneously the load on the transformer becomes overburdened resulting in the distribution transformers being damaged.
Not to use inefficient electrical appliances such as incandescent lamp, un rated/non star rated appliances and induction heating coil but always insist on energy efficient 5 star rated appliances and low wattage but efficient LED lights.
