After implementing Stage 2 earlier this morning Eskom then implemented Stage 4 load shedding from 10:00am to 23:30pm as a result of plant breakdowns/increased power supply/tea lady at head office tripping the main breaker/rain on the coal supply/general petulance/upcoming elections/misguided support of Another Night of Candles. Click Here to see all the Nelson Mandela Bay Loadshedding groups. Brought to you by Straton Electrical - for all your electrical contracting, maintenance and … [Read more...] about Update: 9 December Loadshedding Menu of Darkness – Stage 4
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8 December 2019 Loadshedding Menu of Darkness – Stage 2
Eskom implemented Stage 2 load shedding from 9:00am to 11:00pm as a result of plant breakdowns/increased power supply/tea lady at head office tripping the main breaker/rain on the coal supply/general petulance/upcoming elections/misguided support of Another Night of Candles. Click Here to see all the Nelson Mandela Bay Loadshedding groups. Brought to you by Straton Electrical - for all your electrical contracting, maintenance and repair needs. Get a quick run down of what size … [Read more...] about 8 December 2019 Loadshedding Menu of Darkness – Stage 2
Could Twitter be the Cause of our #LoadShedding
Or, to put it more clearly; "Could the lack of a negative emoji on Twitter be the reason why Eskom thinks that the South African public LIKES Loadshedding?" The only choices that a Twitter user has when engaging with a Tweet by another user are to: Like/Love Retweet or Retweet with a comment So, may I make the following suggestion; "If you see a Tweet by another user that you do not agree with or find disturbing please DO NOT Like/Love it, rather Retweet with a comment as to why … [Read more...] about Could Twitter be the Cause of our #LoadShedding
5 December 2019 Loadshedding Menu of Darkness – Stage 2
Eskom implemented Stage 2 load shedding from 16h00 to 23h00 am/pm as a result of plant breakdowns/increased power supply/tea lady at head office tripping the main breaker/rain on the coal supply/general petulance/upcoming elections/misguided support of Another Night of Candles. Stage 2 schedule for today is as follows: 16H00 - 18H30: Groups 8, 1 18H00 - 20H30: geysers, Groups 3 20H00 - 22H30: Groups 4, 5 22H00 - 23H30: Groups 6,1 Click Here to see all the Nelson Mandela … [Read more...] about 5 December 2019 Loadshedding Menu of Darkness – Stage 2
Eskom battling to keep the lights on
While some generation units have returned from planned maintenance, measures are being taken to replenish Eskom’s pumped storage and diesel generators as part of efforts to keep the lights on. “Eskom has since Monday, increased its usage of its pumped storage and diesel generators to keep the lights on. The extensive use has led to a decline in the pumped storage water and diesel levels and a concerted effort is being made to replenish these reserves,” said the power utility on … [Read more...] about Eskom battling to keep the lights on
Minimal probability of load shedding
While the electricity system is severely constrained, there is a low probability for load shedding this week, Eskom said on Tuesday. “Since the past weekend, plant performance has deteriorated with unplanned breakdowns reaching a high of 12 500MW before reducing to approximately 11 500MW as at 10am this morning. Eskom is currently using emergency resources, being diesel and pumped water storage to keep the lights on,” said the power utility. While Eskom is using emergency resources, the … [Read more...] about Minimal probability of load shedding
In Case You Failed to Notice
“Eskom did not implement rotational load shedding today and yesterday and the probability of load shedding is low for the week,” the power utility said in a statement. The power utility said the electricity system remains extremely constrained and vulnerable. However the power utility warned that any unexpected shift such as unplanned breakdowns could result in load shedding at short notice. Meanwhile, the utility experienced a fault on the 400kV Gumeni transmission line … [Read more...] about In Case You Failed to Notice
21 October’s Loadshedding Menu of Darkness
No load shedding Today. Eskom says no load shedding is expected today and the probability of load shedding is low for the week. However, the power company on Monday said the system remains constrained and vulnerable, and any unexpected shift, such as unplanned breakdowns, could result in load shedding at short notice. Eskom attributed the improved prognosis to the return of some of its generating units from planned and unplanned maintenance and its emergency reserves showing significant … [Read more...] about 21 October’s Loadshedding Menu of Darkness
19 October’s Loadshedding Menu of Darkness – Stage 1
Eskom implemented Stage 1 load shedding from 9:00 am to 11:00pm as a result of plant breakdowns/increased power supply/tea lady at head office tripping the main breaker/rain on the coal supply/general petulance/upcoming elections/misguided support of Another Night of Candles. Click Here to see all the Nelson Mandela Bay Loadshedding groups. Brought to you by Straton Electrical - for all your electrical contracting, maintenance and repair needs. Get a quick run down of what size … [Read more...] about 19 October’s Loadshedding Menu of Darkness – Stage 1
18 October’s Loadshedding Menu of Darkness – Stage 1
Eskom implemented Stage 1 load shedding from 9:00 am to 12:00 midday as a result of plant breakdowns/increased power supply/tea lady at head office tripping the main breaker/rain on the coal supply/general petulance/upcoming elections/misguided support of Another Night of Candles. As per Eskom STAGE 1 loadshedding will be implemented from 09:00 to 12:00 today, followed by STAGE 2 for the rest of day. Geysers are currently switched off. Group 2 will be switched off from 10:00. Click … [Read more...] about 18 October’s Loadshedding Menu of Darkness – Stage 1
17 October’s Loadshedding Menu of Darkness – Stage 2
Eskom has implemented STAGE 2 loadshedding from 09H00 to 23H30. Stage 2 schedule for today is as follows: 14H00 - 16H30: Groups 7, 8; 16H00 - 18H30: Groups 1, 2; 18H00 - 20H30: geysers, Group 4; 20H00 - 22H30: Groups 5, 6; 22H00 - 23H30: Group 7, 2. Eskom implemented Stage 2 load shedding as a result of plant breakdowns/increased power supply/tea lady at head office tripping the main breaker/rain on the coal supply/general petulance/upcoming elections/misguided support of Another Night of … [Read more...] about 17 October’s Loadshedding Menu of Darkness – Stage 2
16 October 2019’s Loadshedding Menu of Darkness – Stage 2
Eskom implemented Stage 2 load shedding from 9:00am to 11:00 am as a result of plant breakdowns/increased power supply/tea lady at head office tripping the main breaker/rain on the coal supply/general petulance/upcoming elections/misguided support of Another Night of Candles. Click Here to see all the Nelson Mandela Bay Loadshedding groups. Brought to you by Straton Electrical - for all your electrical contracting, maintenance and repair needs. Get a quick run down of what size … [Read more...] about 16 October 2019’s Loadshedding Menu of Darkness – Stage 2
Truth in Advertising – SA Government says; “Darker Days Ahead”
South Africans will again have to bear another round of rotational Stage 4 load shedding which got underway at 9am this morning. “Stage 4 load shedding will be implemented on Wednesday, 20 March 2019 from 9am to 11pm. This is due to a shortage of capacity,” said the power utility on Wednesday. The power utility said load shedding is a highly controlled process, implemented to protect the system and to prevent a total collapse of the system or a national blackout. During Stage 4 load … [Read more...] about Truth in Advertising – SA Government says; “Darker Days Ahead”
High Probability for Frustration and Swearing Today
With the power system remaining tight and vulnerable, there is a high probability of load shedding today, Eskom said on Wednesday. “Eskom did not implement rotational load shedding yesterday, but the risk of load shedding remains high for today as the system is still tight and vulnerable. Load shedding will only be implemented if absolutely necessary,” said Eskom. The power utility on Wednesday encouraged residents and businesses to use electricity sparingly during this period. “Please … [Read more...] about High Probability for Frustration and Swearing Today
On Today’s Menu of Darkness – Stage 3
Eskom implemented Stage 3 load shedding as from 8:00 am this morning. Enjoy the quiet, dark contemplation time and, when the power comes back on after Another Night of Candles, read this article and quietly weep into your cornflakes/breakfast/lunch/cold tea....: How we as a Country CAN Avoid Stage 8 Loadshedding. Chat to Straton Electrical Eskom implemented stage three rotational load shedding for a third consecutive day this morning. The power utility began load shedding at … [Read more...] about On Today’s Menu of Darkness – Stage 3
