Dangers of Illegal Connection
- Illegal connections can lead to electrocution.
- Report any illegal connection you notice to EKO POWER LIMITED.
- When there are illegal connections it can cause electrical tripping or affect the distribution transformer.
- Illegal connection can lead unplanned power outage.
Dangers of Substandard Wiring
- When the wire size is too small for the current it will carry, it may cause heat and lead to fire.
- Right wire sizes must be used for house wiring to avoid fire break and shocks
Meter Tampering
According to NERC (Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission), meter tampering and bypass refers to interfering with meters such that the readings are not reflective of the actual electricity consumed by the customers.
Meter tampering poses significant safety dangers to the people involved in tampering, to members of the public, EKO POWER LIMITED operational staff
Safety Hazards
- Bypassed meter can energize switches/appliances, increasing shock risk
- Person involved can be electrocuted because safety procedures are compromised
- Increases likelihood of electrical fires
Safety Tips
- Bypassed meter can energize switches/appliances, increasing shock risk
- Person involved can be electrocuted because safety procedures are compromised
- Increases likelihood of electrical fires
- Never tamper with any EKO POWER equipment, only authorized personnel may do so
- Report any meter tampering to EKO POWER customer helpline or nearest office
Cable theft
- Cutting electrical cables can expose you to high voltage electricity which can be fatal.
- Unplanned power outage.
- Loss of life
- Damage to electrical equipment. (e.g transformer)
- Explosion and fire outbreak.