Interesting discussion.
My understanding is that a circuit is either a lighting circuit or not when it leaves the DB, labelled as such.
Solar panels are what we call a Current Source, as opposed to ESKOM being a Voltage source.
Voltage Source - Voltage remains constant and current
Nope, that's not how I think. That's a no-no. I think SANS 10142.
The regulations say that plugged in leads to fixed appliances ( the gate motor
You have to pay attention to 6.16.1.1, 6.16.1.5, 6.16.1.10, 6.14.1.4 and 6.14.1.6.
How to complete a COC/test report
Dave A Today, 10:30 AMI have always seen luminaires as a particular category of fixed appliance. But this wording combination of the parts I have bolded