Effects of Illegal Electrical Connections

i. There is an overload of power supply. Extra power burden is placed on power supplied to legal or approved consumers.

ii. It leads to drop in voltage of the main supply since it has a specific number of load it can carry.

iii. It leads to frequent power outages and cuts.

iv. Faulty connection and overloading can lead to fire outbreak

v. It may cause damage to electrical appliances

vi. It leads to loss of revenue to government authorities that provide power.