No Power After Load Shedding? Here's What to Do
3 min Diagnostic Guide
It's a common frustration: Load shedding ends, but your lights stay off. Before you panic, follow this checklist to identify if it's a tripped breaker, a localized fault, or an Eskom issue.
1. Check Your DB Board
The sudden surge of power returning can sometimes trip your earth leakage or main breaker.
Action:Look for switches in the DOWN (OFF) position. Try flipping them UP (ON).
If it trips again immediately, STOP. You have a short circuit.
2. Check Your Neighbors
Look outside. Do the streetlights work? Do your neighbors have power?
Action:If neighbors have power, the issue is yours. If not, it's a wider area fault.
3. Check Your Pre-Paid Meter
Sometimes the meter itself trips or locks up.
Action:Check if the meter display is on. If it's blank, power isn't reaching your house.
Still No Power? You Need an Electrician.
If your neighbors have power and your breakers keep tripping, you likely have a dangerous electrical fault.
- A damaged appliance causing a short
- A blown fuse in the main switch
- Burnt wiring due to the power surge
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