What to do in case of a blackout in Brazil?

A blackout is a temporary or permanent loss of power caused by distribution accidents or insufficient supply capacity. During a water crisis with hydroelectric reservoirs below optimal levels, it’s a reality that can affect the country. Measures include staying calm, having flashlights and candles in safe places, contacting the utility company, unplugging devices, and gathering people…

What to do when the power goes out?

Heavy rains, winds, lightning, pole accidents, branches on power lines, overloads, and scheduled shutdowns cause power supply failures. To avoid setbacks, the best option is to use an appropriate generator. Precautions include unplugging devices, checking if the outage affects only your residence or the region. Check the circuit breakers in the power panel and contact…

What is power factor and how to correct it

Power factor is the ratio between active power (energy actually used) and apparent power (energy sufficiency). It measures if received energy meets needs and identifies improvements. Understanding it means greater safety and savings, preventing equipment burnout. Correction: high voltage at entry (costly), low voltage with automatic capacitor banks (more effective), localized on equipment (reduces losses), mixed (best alternative, capacitor on transformer). Essential for energy conservation and industrial efficiency.