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Summer: request a change of load to the power company reduces risks of short circuit and fire

29/01/2013

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Go buy a new electrical equipment? Tell the supplying
Light and Wide campaigning for conscious consumption
 
RIO - When purchasing air-conditioning and electric shower, among other devices that use a lot of energy, consumers must inform the licensee of his area. The goal is to verify the need to increase the energy load of the residence or commercial establishment for several appliances can be used simultaneously without compromising the power grid, avoiding short circuit and fire hazard.

In Rio, Light notes that "with the arrival of summer, there is always more demand for energy and the company, before this period, performs revisions on the grid, predicting the loads required to meet the need of customers." However, the manager of the company's New Connections, Allan Blanco Carnevale, says consumers should also do their part, seek to purchase more efficient appliances and requesting the increased load when necessary:

- No use changing only the frame of the circuit breakers that serve to protect and disarm when overload is when, for example, air-conditioning and shower are connected at the same time. The important thing is to communicate the company that consumer unit will use more equipment. If necessary, you must be an adaptation, by a licensed electrician before the Light increase the load for that location - said Carnevale.
In 2012, according to Light, approximately 73 thousand customers, from individuals and companies, became customers of the dealership, representing 1.8% of total consumers served by the company, which is 4 million. However, only 14 thousand customers requested a change of load.

The company states that the request for increased load is unique to the consumer unit served by the low-voltage (up to 15 kW). This information can be checked on the bill.

In Light of the site, no other information on how to request a change of load.

Design by conscious consumption
The Wide, dealership serving other municipalities in the state of Rio, said the program keeps Wide Awareness, directed to communities in the concession area. Among the projects offered, there are lectures Community, focused on consumer awareness and safe use of electricity. The lectures guide clients about residential electrical wiring and other topics of interest such as: Rights and responsibilities of consumers, sustainability, citizenship, security of the power grid; practical tips on energy savings and household budget.

The information is also on site service in stores.
Questions about residential facilities can be answered by Customer Service (0800 28 00 120) or in any of the branches and service.

Read more about this topic in http://oglobo.globo.com/defesa-do-consumidor/verao-solicitar-alteracao-de-carga-empresa-de-energia-diminui-riscos-de-curto-circuito-incendio-7416428#ixzz2JMY5Hpt9




Source: The Globe - Online

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