The electrocution of a fat rat in an electric substation caused a three hour power outage in Stockholm’s central railway station. The rat had sneaked into a secondary substation and came into contact with parts that caused it to short circuit. The short circuit was so forceful that the rat actually burst.

Time after time we attend to power failures and find that rodents such as rats and geckos are a main cause for the loss of power. These animals shelter in switchboards for dry and warmth around the home and work place.

Having your switchboard checked for ways to vermin proof your switchboard will prevent you from going through the inconvenience of power loss and damage to electrical equipment.