Machines have moods.
They behave when people are watching… then misbehave when everyone travels.
Across both Ghanaian and Nigerian industrial sites, these are the top silent killers during long holiday breaks:
1. Moisture Creep
Humidity enters your control panels slowly but surely.
It corrodes terminals, weakens insulation, and causes January troubleshooting wahala.
2. Dust Settlement
Dust sits on boards, forms a layer, traps heat, and… boom — premature failure.
3. Battery Bleed-Out
UPS systems left running with a low battery start the new year dead.
Check them before leaving. Replace if needed.
4. Power Fluctuations
The grid in December? Unpredictable.
Install surge protection, stabilizers, and ensure your ATS systems are functioning.
5. Idle Machines Lose Their Rhythm
Long downtime causes lubrication to settle and seals to dry.
A quick pre-shutdown lubrication saves millions.
