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14-Feb-25, 10:59 AM

GCE started a thread Robotic Vacuum cleaner in General Chat Forum

I have just purchased a Xiaomi E5 robot Took it for a test drive last night and it definitely did a reasonable cleaning job even though the house...

5 replies | 1917 view(s)

18-Feb-25, 11:09 AM

Mlb started a thread Extending 16mm2 cable in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

What is the best way to extend 16mm2 house wire? Is a ferrule and crimper the way forward or are there other options? I'm having my DB relocated and...

6 replies | 1352 view(s)

24-Feb-25, 07:41 PM

Derlyn started a thread 3 Phase PSCC testing. in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

Hi All Not often I work on 3 phase installations but I'm busy testing a 12 DB, 3 phase installation presently. Is this a silly question ? ...

4 replies | 962 view(s)

02-Mar-25, 01:49 PM

Derlyn started a thread Unplugging cellphone chargers in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

I have on a number of occasions heard of people being told by their electricians to unplug their cellphone chargers when not in use, apparently for...

5 replies | 800 view(s)

07-Mar-25, 04:28 PM

Tradie started a thread Sunsynk data and losses in Energy and Resource Conservation Forum

We now have a ton of data. Looking at the data recorded for a year: PV - 10500 Load - 24000 Export - 4000 Import - 18000 Discharge - 164...

6 replies | 314 view(s)

04-Mar-25, 09:40 AM

Dave A started a thread Kettle tripping smart meter in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

I have a client who reports that sometimes when he switches on his kettle it trips the smart meter. The smart meter is a Conlog wBEC44(09). Here...

2 replies | 600 view(s)

21-Feb-25, 12:09 PM

Dave A started a thread Number of test reports for a grid-tie inverter SSEG in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

I am just making sure I am not losing the plot here. Normally when you have SSEG, for each distribution board supplied by both the supply...

1 replies | 619 view(s)

20-Feb-25, 11:27 AM

Tradie started a thread Lithium batteries in Energy and Resource Conservation Forum

Insurance Risk Assessment Given the inherent risks associated with lithium batteries, insurers must conduct thorough risk assessments to determine...

2 replies | 582 view(s)

25-Feb-25, 11:34 AM

Christel started a thread UIF audit _ going back to 2011! in General Regulatory Compliance Forum

Hallo all, I work at an accounting firm, and we have a case where Dept of Labour say that do not have any records of UI19 submissions on their...

1 replies | 562 view(s)

05-Mar-25, 07:20 AM

Tradie started a thread Connecting a generator to a Sunsynk inverter in Energy and Resource Conservation Forum

First you you need to understand the application. 1/ Generator connected with auto stop/start, using the aux and the SOC or voltage to control. ...

2 replies | 423 view(s)

22-Feb-25, 09:26 AM

Evelyn.Pepper started a thread Pastel Express (Desktop) vs SageOne in Accounting Forum

We have been using Pastel Express since the start of our business. I was off sick for a long time, and when I returned, I discovered that the lady...

0 replies | 512 view(s)

11-Mar-25, 07:46 AM

Tradie started a thread Tradies and business/self employed in Entrepreneurship and Business Management Forum

Do you think its is good idea for tradies to rush out and become self employed ? Please share your reason for your answer.

2 replies | 146 view(s)

23-Feb-25, 03:04 PM

Tradie started a thread AI search for forum content in General Chat Forum

Has anyone used some form of AI to search this forum for specific details about a topic?

0 replies | 429 view(s)

13-Mar-25, 07:51 AM

Tradie started a thread Single phase tester in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

It is good to see the DOL has released a statement with regards to single phase testing, DC and the point of control.

2 replies | 128 view(s)

13-Mar-25, 08:31 AM

Tradie started a thread LED lights in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

Do you buy LED lights from a far east company or do you support local supplier (who import from the far east) ? How long do you expect an LED to...

1 replies | 222 view(s)

04-Mar-25, 09:33 AM

stzre523 started a thread For SA civil engineering professionals: a request for information and advice. in General Business Forum

Hi all, I would like to learn about the viability of a locally based structural CAD detailing business in the Namibia and Angola markets...

0 replies | 411 view(s)

01-Mar-25, 07:54 AM

Ranav started a thread Blog Posting vs Article Posting in Marketing Forum

Which is effective way in between Blog Posting vs Article Posting nowadays ?

0 replies | 367 view(s)

05-Mar-25, 07:44 AM

Tradie started a thread Home assistant for electricians in Technology Forum

Because it is not a commercial system, it makes it a little difficult to sell the option to customers, for this reason I have never really gone down...

0 replies | 361 view(s)

11-Mar-25, 09:30 AM

Tradie started a thread Drop in lithium batteries in Energy and Resource Conservation Forum

If you install a "drop in" lithium battery to replace your old FLA or gel battery, do you set your charge rate for a lithium battery or FLA/ gel ? ...

2 replies | 160 view(s)

05-Mar-25, 08:26 PM

Tradie started a thread Alarms and CCTV in Technology Forum

Boy has technology improved over the years, in fact even working in this industry on a daily basis, I am finding it difficult to keep up with new...

1 replies | 207 view(s)

Today, 07:19 AM

Tradie started a thread Sunsynk in Electrical Load Shedding Forum

Apparently Sunsynk inverters are manufactured by Deye and the only difference is the software. Tech support is done by some of the distributors...

0 replies | 153 view(s)

11-Mar-25, 08:08 AM

Tradie started a thread Mecer trolley inverters in Energy and Resource Conservation Forum

You bought a 1200 VA...12 VDC trolley type inverter, I know you didn't connect it to your house because you know you are not allowed to. The...

0 replies | 116 view(s)

12-Mar-25, 02:22 PM

Tradie started a thread Registering SSEG's with Eskom or Muncipality in Electrical Load Shedding Forum

Listening to questions and answers, made me realise how far we have to go before any form of penalties can be enforced. It is a step in the right...

0 replies | 82 view(s)

13-Mar-25, 12:42 PM

Tradie started a thread Hubble batteries in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

I tried to register as an installer for Hubble batteries about 3 years ago, tried sending emails, never got a response, tried calling and just never...

0 replies | 78 view(s)

Today, 07:41 AM

Tradie started a thread Sunsynk batteries in Electrical Load Shedding Forum

It looks like Sunsynk has expanded their range of batteries. Who manufactures and brands their product with the Sunsynk name and which is the best...

0 replies | 26 view(s)