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Today, 09:34 PM

ians replied to a thread [Question] 5 KVA inverters in parallel in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

Time to start installing isolators ... mcb's and wiring. So no earth leakage protection on the supply side. 3 x 5 kva off grid (using as a UPS...

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Today, 06:07 PM

willemma started a thread [Question] Neighbors' Electric Fence Bleeding into my fence in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

Hi My Energizer went faulty all of a sudden with a permanent Fence error. So I removed it from the fence and tested it offline. I confirmed it...

0 replies | 41 view(s)

Today, 12:22 PM

Derlyn replied to a thread Where to from here in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

I agree 100%. We always quote including materials. When the 60% commissioning fee is paid, the materials are covered. You will also never find...

6 replies | 122 view(s)

Today, 11:24 AM

adrianh replied to a thread Where to from here in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

This is why a geyser costs 3x more when the plumber supplies it! Some customers might - I won't!

6 replies | 122 view(s)

Today, 11:13 AM

ians replied to a thread Bonding tray of the year. in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

Something to note ... really crappy untidy workmanship doesnt make the installation non compliant. These pics do display non compliant components....

5 replies | 278 view(s)

Today, 11:06 AM

ians replied to a thread Where to from here in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

I dont agree ... Customer pay upfront for the total cost of materials ... 25 % is regarded as an industry standard ... however in some cases if the...

6 replies | 122 view(s)

Today, 11:01 AM

ians replied to a thread Where to from here in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

100 % agree ... to add to that ... glasses are getting stronger and stronger ... working in dark tight spaces is a challenge. This is why I should...

6 replies | 122 view(s)

Today, 10:58 AM

adrianh replied to a thread Where to from here in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

I hardly ever fund materials - I make most of my customers buy the materials up front on their own books -They are welcome to eat the offcuts One...

6 replies | 122 view(s)

Today, 10:28 AM

Dave A replied to a thread 2021 COIDA Assessments: Compensation Fund in Labour Relations and Legislation Forum

In essence, that is my plan. Thanks for all your help, Johan.

7 replies | 515 view(s)

Today, 09:32 AM

tec0 replied to a thread Where to from here in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

Few things none related "maybe" but important. i came to the realization my body is getting harder and harder to fix. So i asked myself this...

6 replies | 122 view(s)

Today, 08:31 AM

Derlyn replied to a thread Bonding tray of the year. in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

Hi Dave That was the plan, however, the commissioning deposit was not paid as promised, so we haven't been back there. *edited* Maybe our...

5 replies | 278 view(s)

Today, 07:27 AM

ians started a thread Where to from here in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

I have reached my goal and now it is time to find a new challenge. I am too old to set anymore 30 year goals ... will have to limit them to 15-20...

6 replies | 122 view(s)

Today, 06:38 AM

ians replied to a thread Domestic workers now need to be registered with the Compensation Fund in Labour Relations and Legislation Forum

Got the PM ... thanks.

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Today, 06:36 AM

ians replied to a thread Domestic workers now need to be registered with the Compensation Fund in Labour Relations and Legislation Forum

I dont have the patients to deal with these departments ... so I outsourced the challenge to update my registration ... still no luck. What blows...

7 replies | 207 view(s)

Yesterday, 08:09 PM

Lindley replied to a thread [Question] Wiremans License application in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

After such A busy week,Ending the week of great received EWSETA LETTER today,last step of the process is to sumbit few docs to Department of labour...

10 replies | 1039 view(s)

Yesterday, 06:43 PM

Johan99 replied to a thread Domestic workers now need to be registered with the Compensation Fund in Labour Relations and Legislation Forum

The implications of having a contractor - that is not registered with the Compensation Fund - injured on your site could be severe. Eg all medical...

7 replies | 207 view(s)

Yesterday, 05:23 PM

ians replied to a thread Domestic workers now need to be registered with the Compensation Fund in Labour Relations and Legislation Forum

Just smile and say yes ... or use the phrase "pending" One of the sites I work on require a long list of registration ... one being workmans comp...

7 replies | 207 view(s)

Yesterday, 03:59 PM

Johan99 replied to a thread 2021 COIDA Assessments: Compensation Fund in Labour Relations and Legislation Forum

Dave, What you have done is the logical way to respond, so lets see what transpires. The problem however is that you will only receive your Letter...

7 replies | 515 view(s)

Yesterday, 03:51 PM

Johan99 replied to a thread Domestic workers now need to be registered with the Compensation Fund in Labour Relations and Legislation Forum

Tec0, The responsibilities of the "domestic employer" would be exactly the same than other employers. In a nutshell this would be: 1) Register...

7 replies | 207 view(s)

Yesterday, 03:12 PM

Johan99 replied to a thread Domestic workers now need to be registered with the Compensation Fund in Labour Relations and Legislation Forum

Dave, As far as we could establish, the same minimum assessment would apply for domestic employers which currently stands at R 1 284 for the 2020...

7 replies | 207 view(s)

Yesterday, 01:43 PM

Rues replied to a thread [Question] COMPENSATION FUND in Labour Relations and Legislation Forum

I did after so many calls, they finally helped me...

5 replies | 979 view(s)

Yesterday, 01:37 PM

tec0 replied to a thread Domestic workers now need to be registered with the Compensation Fund in Labour Relations and Legislation Forum

What will be the "new" responsibilities for the employer be? For what can the employer be held liable for?

7 replies | 207 view(s)

Yesterday, 10:30 AM

Dave A started a thread Domestic workers now need to be registered with the Compensation Fund in Labour Relations and Legislation Forum

The Compensation Fund Commissioner has issued a notice (attached to this post) that informs us that domestic workers are now covered by the...

7 replies | 207 view(s)

Yesterday, 08:16 AM

Dave A replied to a thread Bonding tray of the year. in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

It would cool (and educational to some I am sure) to see an "after" photo(s) once you have fixed this.

5 replies | 278 view(s)

Yesterday, 07:47 AM

Dave A replied to a thread 2021 COIDA Assessments: Compensation Fund in Labour Relations and Legislation Forum

No kidding. Given the challenge is in respect of the questionable raising of the penalty, will I really have to submit the EMP501 and AFS (I assume...

7 replies | 515 view(s)

Yesterday, 07:30 AM

Dave A replied to a thread [Question] COMPENSATION FUND in Labour Relations and Legislation Forum

Just to say this has not been true for the past two weeks, unfortunately. I am up to three issues with the Compensation Fund now and they have proved...

5 replies | 979 view(s)