Did you miss the light? Appliances which must be switched off to prevent malfunctions

O Government has already admitted that bad weather can impact the power grid and the disturbances have already made themselves felt on Tuesday, with many E-Networks customers without electricity. Do you know that there are appliances that should shut off the plug or the frame when the light is missing to prevent malfunctions? 

One of the main ones is the refrigerator, which is exposed to irreparable damage when the light is missing, according to the News to Minutes you've noticed in this article. The explanation is that when the energy comes back there may be a power surge that damages the refrigerator compressor and makes the device unusable.

Appliances which must be switched off to prevent malfunctions

The Town Hall of Almada has explained that “when electricity is recovered there may be voltage peaks in the network, which can damage electrical appliances and electronic equipment“.

Therefore, “as soon as the light is out, it is advisable to turn off the electrical circuit breakers like tvs, computers, refrigerators, freezers or microwaves, in the general picture of your home“.

On the other hand, shall keep the “light circuit breakers on and turn on one or more lights, to be warned immediately when the electricity returns“.

Care to have if there is a longer power cut

The insurance company Generali Tranquility explains, on your website, that in a longer power cut, some care must be taken and underlines the following:

• “ Keep the refrigerator and freezer closed. Avoid opening the doors of the refrigerator and freezer more than strictly necessary, so that the cold remains. Thus, the food and/or medicines stored there will remain at a more appropriate temperature for longer”;
• “Save your phone battery as much as you can. Extend the battery life of your phone by putting it in “low consumption” mode and use it only when strictly necessary. Hand-held power banks to charge your phone”;
• “ Think of activities that do not require the use of electricity. Who knows how long the power cut will last? Some books, board games or equipment to exercise at home can be very useful to help pass the time”;
• “Turn off current electrical and electronic apparatus. This will prevent damage resulting from the sudden resurgence of electricity.”.

Over 2,000 E-Networks customers without light on Tuesday

About 2,000 customers of E-Networks stayed in the early hours and mornings of Tuesday without electricity due to the bad weather, according to the company, which it said that the occurrences were in resolution. 
 
The highest incidence occurred in the southern part of mainland Portugal, leading to the source of E-Networks to Lusa.

The state of time in mainland Portugal has been affected by depression Bruna, with heavy rain and wind in some places, causing falls of trees and structures, floods on the public road and housing and still mass movements, but in all cases without gravity.

E-Networks stated that, in view of the forecasts of the worsening of atmospheric conditions, it activated the Operational Plan of Action in Crisis at 6:00 on Monday.

The company stated that repairs have occurred within normal limits and that the number of customers affected “is normal for this type of weather situation”.