UK households told to turn off electrics between 6pm and 8pm WednesdayOctopus Energy is asking UK households to delay using appliances like dishwashers and washing machines between 6pm and 8pm during Wednesday's solar eclipseView 2 Images UK households have been told to turn off electrics during solar eclipse (Image: Olga Dobrovolska via Getty Images)UK households have been advised to avoid running their dishwashers and washing machines between 6pm and 8pm on Wednesday during this week's solar eclipse. Should customers reduce their energy usage within this window, Octopus is offering complimentary electricity at a later time. ‌Claire Coutinho, the shadow energy secretary, remarked last year: "Our energy system should suit what people want to do, not the other way around." This week's uncommon partial solar eclipse will witness most of the sun obscured by the moon and is anticipated to be the largest visible from Britain since 1999. Article continues belowNeso has stated that despite the historic scenes, the impact on the electricity system will be manageable.