Insurers warn load-shedding could force them to prescribe surge protectors

[Jan]

South African insurance companies could soon require surge protectors on appliances

South African insurers recommend that the best way to protect your electrical appliances from load-shedding damage is to unplug them before the power goes off and reconnect them a while after power has returned.

However, this isn't always possible with load-shedding slots sprinkled throughout the day, as homeowners aren't always around to disconnect their appliances.

 

[DarkSt0rm]

People don't use them?!

 

[JustJack]

South African insurance companies could soon require surge protectors on appliances

South African insurers recommend that the best way to protect your electrical appliances from load-shedding damage is to unplug them before the power goes off and reconnect them a while after power has returned.

However, this isn't always possible with load-shedding slots sprinkled throughout the day, as homeowners aren't always around to disconnect their appliances.

Guavament surge protector tender incoming!

 

[LCBXX]

Insurance companies taking the clients for p0este, by leveraging a crisis to dilute your cover, whilst making you pay more.

 

[borro]

 

[Enzo Matrix]

 

[ChrisMOlives]

Lovely moves. Same as he did with the PEU smart meters

 

[RedViking]

People don't use them?!

What happened to that frogsot-like user that trolled surges and under voltage does not exist and it is impossible for equipment to break due to it.

 

[Crusader]

Can we get a list of SABS approved surge protectors? Wonder if those Gizzu plugs are approved.

 

[JimM]

Eskom are legally bound to supply domestic premises 230v AC +/- 10%. Eskom should supply them free of cost or cover the cost of damage.

 

[borro]

Eskom are legally bound to supply domestic premises 230v AC +/- 10%. Eskom should supply them free of cost or cover the cost of damage.

 

[The Darkness]

Just install surge protection on the DB board input. If the insurers want to change their terms one can always not use them?
It's a non-issue. Even if they don't have this condition, one would still spend thousands making claims vs a surge protector. If you have expensive equipment you should have a power conditioner as standard practice regardless.

 

[xrapidx]

Mine already does, sent out an email to the effect a month ago - if you don't have one on the db board your excess shoots up.

 

[schuits]

Our insurance had a clause, surge protection limit to R4500. I only saw this when I tried to claim for a new PC.