In Warri, Effurun, Asaba, Sapele and Ughelli, light from BEDC comes and goes. When it comes, it is sometimes too weak to use.
Two problems
- No light (outages)
- Weak light (low voltage): bulbs dim, fans slow, fridge will not start
Common causes
- Limited supply to the network
- Overloaded transformers
- Faulty lines and joints
- Vandalism
- Storms in the rainy season
What to do
- Report it to BEDC through official channels, with your meter or account number.
- Protect appliances with stabilisers and surge protection.
- Do not run motors on very low voltage. It burns them.
Backup choices
| Option | Fixes outages | Fixes low voltage |
|---|---|---|
| Generator | Yes, with fuel | Yes, while running |
| Stabiliser | No | Partly |
| Hybrid solar | Yes | Yes |
A hybrid inverter ignores bad grid power and uses solar and battery instead. When BEDC is good, it uses it. Read solar vs BEDC grid.
