A number of everyday household items should be unplugged in the event of energy blackouts this winter, Brits have been warned.
If there is a shortage of gas, people may face hours on end without electricity, The National Grid ESO (electricity system operator) said. However, this could lead to surges when electricity comes back on, which may lead plugged in appliances to be damaged, Mirror Online reports.
Should blackouts happen they would be on weekday evenings in January and February when it is particularly cold, according to National Grid boss John Pettigrew. As a result it may be important to unplug the essentials before heading to bed in case appliances are damaged while people are sleeping.
