An electric overload occurs when too much current passes through electric wires. In some cases, this overload can cause a fire.
Quite a few people are considering getting in a current generator to make sure they have electrical power when the mains power is switched off. But these types of generators are quite expensive. Plus you cannot just use them as part of your home power network.
Grounding (or earthing) prevents electrical shock by rerouting any electrical current that might escape from a device to a metallic conductor (cable) that ends with a stake (rod) buried in the ground.
To avoid a widespread power failure, there must be a balance between the electricity that 'enters' the grid (produced and imported) and the electricity that is consumed at all times.
In case of a power failure or a mains power outage, some devices and appliances will malfunction. In that case, any damage is your own responsibility. Thankfully, damage can be largely avoided.
If you have a power cut, you should first check whether the problem is general or individual. Depending on the situation, you may be able to resolve the problem yourself. Otherwise, you have to contact Sibelga or an electrician.
An automatic circuit breaker is increasingly being used as an alternative to the earlier fuse. Both protect against short circuits and overloads, but whereas a circuit breaker can simply be reset, a fuse always needs to be replaced.
If the upcoming winter proves to be harsh, the electricity supply may be interrupted in rural areas for a certain length of time. The reason for doing so is to prevent a wide-scale imbalance of the power grid, which could produce a blackout.
The electrical installation of your home is a labyrinth of fuses, switches and electric circuits. It is a complex and interconnected tangled web. Focus on the heart of your electrical installation.
An electric overload occurs when too much current passes through electric wires. In some cases, this overload can cause a fire.
For years Belgium was known at the country where all the motorways were bathed in light at night. To cut costs, save energy and limit light pollution, some motorways are no longer lit all night in some places.
There is much less risk of damage or fire caused by lightning in the town than in the countryside. Some points of advice and tips to follow if you want to take maximum precautions.
Do you think there is an incorrect meter reading in your annual statement? If so, contact your energy supplier. They will check and make any necessary corrections.
If your electricity installation does not function properly, you run the risk of power cuts, short circuits and fire. You can take a number of precautions to guarantee your safety.
Sibelga intervenes free of charge if the power cut is due to the electricity grid, and a charge is made if the cause lies with your installation. Intervention if there is a smell of gas is always free of charge.
If you have a complaint, first of all contact your electricity or gas supplier. If you are dissatisfied with the response, you can contact a mediation body and as a last resort you can start legal proceedings.
You will be given 24 hours' notice of any power cut... Use this time to prepare, following the recommendations of Federal Crisis Centre.
Have you had a problem with your energy supply and/or have you suffered a loss as a result? Depending on the cause, you may be entitled to compensation from your supplier or your distribution system operator.
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