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Today, 04:21 PM

Isetech replied to a thread Selecting a solar lithium battery in Energy and Resource Conservation Forum

How do companies determine the C rating of their batteries. The capacity of each cell? The physical size of the cell? The number of cells...

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Today, 03:53 PM

Isetech replied to a thread Selecting a solar lithium battery in Energy and Resource Conservation Forum

Looking at the spec sheet of the Sunsynk battery, it has a normal charge/discharge rate of 50 amps and a max charge discharge rate of 100 amps. How...

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Today, 03:48 PM

Isetech replied to a thread Selecting a solar lithium battery in Energy and Resource Conservation Forum

Been doing more research into batteries today. I still cannot find what makes one 5 kwh lithium battery better than another brand. It seems...

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Today, 03:35 PM

Isetech replied to a thread [Question] How are we going to fix this industry in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

That is why I would suggest we find financially viable a solutions, for smaller companies to join relevant bodies. Operating a business with 10 or...

2 replies | 76 view(s)

Today, 03:16 PM

Isetech replied to a thread Using the earth wire of the twin+E as alive conductor in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

That was the first option on the most recent complaint, after 6 attempts to get through I gave up and contacted the ECA, not to report the person,...

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Today, 02:33 PM

Blurock replied to a thread [Question] How are we going to fix this industry in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

The SABS was formed to manage and regulate standards essential for a civilised society. Through the NRCS and SANAS they see to it that scales measure...

2 replies | 76 view(s)

Today, 10:32 AM

Isetech started a thread [Question] How are we going to fix this industry in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

Let try something different. How can "we" fix this industry. Making the industry a hell hole full of strict laws that if broken will result...

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Today, 10:19 AM

Derlyn replied to a thread Using the earth wire of the twin+E as alive conductor in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

If someone has a query regarding a coc that has been issued, surely the first port of call would be the electrician who issued same. His...

28 replies | 1137 view(s)

Today, 09:56 AM

Isetech replied to a thread Using the earth wire of the twin+E as alive conductor in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

I am not here to pick on anyone, my concern is for public safety, that is why I haven't posted pictures and copies of these illegal COC's. The...

28 replies | 1137 view(s)

Today, 09:51 AM

Isetech replied to a thread Using the earth wire of the twin+E as alive conductor in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

I have no interest in the ECA's drive, my concern is the state of the electrical industry and public safety and information being shared with the...

28 replies | 1137 view(s)

Today, 09:35 AM

Isetech replied to a thread Using the earth wire of the twin+E as alive conductor in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

Another issue with downlights, most people dont attached the terminal block with the earth to the fitting mounted to the ceiling, I know it is not...

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Today, 09:35 AM

Derlyn replied to a thread Using the earth wire of the twin+E as alive conductor in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

If someone says it's out of arm's reach, therefore doesn't need to be earthed ........... just ask them if the geyser in the attic is also out of...

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Today, 09:27 AM

Isetech replied to a thread Using the earth wire of the twin+E as alive conductor in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

I suggest you call the number below and find out who is the technical adviser, sharing this kind of information. I agree 100% , it also...

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Today, 08:52 AM

Derlyn replied to a thread Using the earth wire of the twin+E as alive conductor in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

If you buy a 220 Volt downlight holder there IS an earthing terminal. The one's without an earthing terminal were made for 12V use.

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Today, 08:23 AM

Dylboy replied to a thread Using the earth wire of the twin+E as alive conductor in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

For downlights there is not always an earth terminal depending on what GU10 fitting you use. So then the earthing of the earth terminal is not valid...

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Today, 08:17 AM

Dave A replied to a thread Using the earth wire of the twin+E as alive conductor in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

It is statements like this that trouble me. Was it also pointed out that if there is an earth terminal, it must be connected? And who at the ECA...

28 replies | 1137 view(s)

Yesterday, 03:42 PM

Dylboy replied to a thread Basic insulation i.e red and black cables in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

Seen and thought of that box too Initially I did not see a SANS stamp but not sure if that stuff is even required anymore ???? Anyway I would...

6 replies | 281 view(s)

Yesterday, 02:59 PM

Andrew_van_Zyl replied to a thread Basic insulation i.e red and black cables in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

What is your opinion on cutting off the chocolate box enclosure that's supplied with those lights and using a Ripbox to join the light wires to the...

6 replies | 281 view(s)

Yesterday, 12:54 PM

Isetech replied to a thread Using the earth wire of the twin+E as alive conductor in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

I am so tired of whining on this forum about this industry, maybe it is time to get a journalist to join me on a few site visits, make a few calls. ...

28 replies | 1137 view(s)

Yesterday, 12:26 PM

Isetech replied to a thread A new fault never experienced before. in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

Once again, I learnt something new today. The council arrived on site to attend to the complaint, pretty good response time eventually the...

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Yesterday, 12:07 PM

Isetech replied to a thread Using the earth wire of the twin+E as alive conductor in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

I found the ECA contact number at the top of page 2 Test report (for use by ECA members only) of the latest COC I am busy auditing. I was told to...

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Yesterday, 10:50 AM

GCE replied to a thread Using the earth wire of the twin+E as alive conductor in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

While searching for another answer , I came across this part of the regulation which besides dangerous it is illegal according to 6.12.1.9 ...

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Yesterday, 10:46 AM

GCE replied to a thread Using the earth wire of the twin+E as alive conductor in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

Not sure how ECA got to that statement and would be interested as to who made that statement SANS 10142-1 Ed3.1 Clause 6.12.3.2 (e) is pretty...

28 replies | 1137 view(s)

Yesterday, 10:34 AM

leqit replied to a thread How to delete open GRN in Accounting Forum

thanks!

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Yesterday, 09:41 AM

Isetech replied to a thread Using the earth wire of the twin+E as alive conductor in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

That was an interesting discussion, I needed to clear up a few things. Fact according to the ECA - A light fitting mounted higher than 2.5 m...

28 replies | 1137 view(s)

Yesterday, 09:02 AM

Andromeda replied to a thread [Question] Flexi club holiday timeshare company will not cancel!!! in Scam Alert Forum

Is touting allowed now? Actually scrap that, it looks like you are from the USA.

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Yesterday, 08:59 AM

Andromeda replied to a thread Is a quote legally binding? in General Business Forum

A quote is not an offer, so it is not binding on either party, quite apart from any other considerations.

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23-Jun-22, 10:23 PM

GCE replied to a thread A new fault never experienced before. in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

Now I am on the same page - Have to agree with you on the loose connection on the pole

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