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Yesterday, 09:07 AM

GCE replied to a thread Aircon circuit. Conductor and breaker size ? in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

Think couple of more questions before giving a definite answer What is start up current , has the aircon maybe been changed to an inverter type...

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Yesterday, 07:21 AM

Derlyn started a thread Aircon circuit. Conductor and breaker size ? in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

So you do an inspection for COC. You find an aircon circuit wired with 1.5mm wire protected by a 20A breaker. Problem. Now you have 2 options....

1 replies | 59 view(s)

04-Oct-24, 07:36 AM

Derlyn replied to a thread Earth/neutral bond relay size in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

@ Leonsparky. Most inverters have a dedicated output to energize an external relay for neutral earth bonding during islanding mode, so I do not agree...

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03-Oct-24, 10:11 PM

Leonsparky replied to a thread How to complete a COC/test report in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

sorry, meant 164-2

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03-Oct-24, 10:06 PM

Leonsparky replied to a thread How to complete a COC/test report in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

If it is secured, it is a fitting part of the installation. if you deem that everything is not part of the coc if you plug it out, you can wire the...

29 replies | 23349 view(s)

03-Oct-24, 10:05 PM

Leonsparky replied to a thread How to complete a COC/test report in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

You cannot just exclude something because you feel like it. You also cannot supply a light fitting from a socket that is not a SANS 164-4 socket and...

29 replies | 23349 view(s)

03-Oct-24, 09:54 PM

Leonsparky replied to a thread DOL and AIA in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

Firstly... AIA also has a computer and on this forum. The AIA does not make money. It is there to make the industry better. The Dept does not...

8 replies | 4854 view(s)

03-Oct-24, 09:41 PM

Leonsparky replied to a thread [Question] May plumbers change a geyser element? in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

Only Wiremans licensed electrician may do ANY electrical work. removing wiring and connecting again is electrical installation work. If any...

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03-Oct-24, 09:29 PM

Leonsparky replied to a thread Earth/neutral bond relay size in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

Under no circumstance may you use an external relay or contactor to bond the neutral and earth

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03-Oct-24, 09:27 PM

Leonsparky replied to a thread Neutral/earth bond Sans 10142 in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

@Derlyn, if a bond is installed past the earth leakage it will constantly trip. So it cannot be installed there. There references of 7.12.3.1.3...

7 replies | 4035 view(s)

03-Oct-24, 08:52 PM

Rtaxerxes replied to a thread Surprise, surprise. in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

Nice!

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02-Oct-24, 03:05 PM

NTT replied to a thread [Question] cash book balances in Accounting Forum

good Day Everyone how do i open a new credit card account on sage 50 pastel xpress? for a pty ltd?

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02-Oct-24, 09:00 AM

Blurock replied to a thread Automated Meter Reading in Local Ads on TFSA

What can't be measured, can't be managed. We provide solutions for the effective management of utilities. We use the Semtech LoRa wireless chipset...

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30-Sep-24, 07:34 PM

Derlyn replied to a thread Water meters and air flow in General Chat Forum

Thanks for that, Andy. It seems as if for the domestic consumer, the air bleeding valve is the answer, however, you are correct about the...

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30-Sep-24, 04:52 PM

AndyD replied to a thread Water meters and air flow in General Chat Forum

Auto air bleed valves are cheap but I doubt they'd let you install one before the meter, only after it. ...

3 replies | 908 view(s)

30-Sep-24, 09:58 AM

Blurock replied to a thread [Question] HUGE INCORRECT ESTIMATES FROM ETHEKWINI in General Business Forum

As long as the meter is legal and approved by the NRCS, you will have no problem. All our meters are approved and verified in a SANAS accredited lab....

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30-Sep-24, 09:54 AM

Blurock replied to a thread Automated Meter Reading in Local Ads on TFSA

Yes, we can retrofit the AUS-ioT Monitor to existing meters if they are pulse enabled. All locally approved domestic meters are. If not, we can...

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30-Sep-24, 09:41 AM

Blurock replied to a thread Water meters and air flow in General Chat Forum

Yes, that is a problem. Mechanical meters are designed to measure the volume of fluid passing through them, whether its water or air. The flow of...

3 replies | 908 view(s)

28-Sep-24, 10:58 PM

Derlyn started a thread Water meters and air flow in General Chat Forum

Does anyone know of water meters that can distinguish the difference between airflow and water flow through them. All the meters that I have...

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28-Sep-24, 05:50 PM

Derlyn replied to a thread [Question] HUGE INCORRECT ESTIMATES FROM ETHEKWINI in General Business Forum

Also a water issue. We are avid rainwater harvesters and don't use water supplied by the municipality. The problem, however, is that the...

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28-Sep-24, 05:35 PM

Derlyn replied to a thread [Question] HUGE INCORRECT ESTIMATES FROM ETHEKWINI in General Business Forum

Such a pity that one cannot resolve these issues without following the legal route and going to court. After all your evidence provided and still...

12 replies | 2328 view(s)

28-Sep-24, 02:26 PM

Crawdord Properties replied to a thread [Question] HUGE INCORRECT ESTIMATES FROM ETHEKWINI in General Business Forum

I bought the meter from Asante Maji who is attaching their device to it. I'm sure it is legal but surely eThekwini cannot dictate what we buy to...

12 replies | 2328 view(s)

27-Sep-24, 11:30 AM

Blurock replied to a thread Server too busy in Administrative issues

Time for an upgrade?

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27-Sep-24, 11:29 AM

Blurock replied to a thread Automated Meter Reading in Local Ads on TFSA

Time for a coffee break! Managing agents are over the moon as they are saving time and money by managing their utilities from their office. No more...

4 replies | 4334 view(s)