1. Natural Sciences and Technology Grade 6
Term 3: Energy and Change
Mains Electricity
(ppt 4)

2. Topic 4 Mains Electricity
Illegal Connections
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Illegal Connections
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What are illegal electrical connections?
Electrical connections that have not been done by a qualified electrician.
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Why are illegal electrical connections dangerous?
It is stealing. We should all pay for the electricity that we use.
People may accidently get electrocuted.
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Electricity theft
Electricity theft makes it difficult for Eskom to know
how much electricity will be needed and used by
paying customers.
Electricity theft can cause power outages. These
outages are more than an inconvenience. It could
lead to job losses and price increases.
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7. Be Safe - do not mess around with electricity
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