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Today, 10:04 AM

skatingsparks replied to a thread LED lights in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

I just buy Osram... Price is so minimal between Osram and any other brand or chinese import. My osrams have been in for about 4 years in my...

1 replies | 221 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 | 24 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 | 150 view(s)

Yesterday, 10:21 AM

Johanb101 replied to a thread Growatt Inverter does not stop charging in Electrical Load Shedding Forum

Thank you

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Yesterday, 08:12 AM

Tradie replied to a thread Single phase tester in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

Hi Graham, I cant verify the source yet, which is why I didn't copy and paste it. It was a copied page sent to me, dated the 6 March 2025....

2 replies | 124 view(s)

13-Mar-25, 04:42 PM

GCE replied to a thread Single phase tester in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

Hi Ian Be interested to know where you saw that statement

2 replies | 124 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 | 75 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 | 221 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 | 124 view(s)

13-Mar-25, 06:48 AM

GCE replied to a thread Load shedding on its way ? in Electrical Load Shedding Forum

After a weekend of load shedding and supposed recovery of units including Koeberg 2 , not much has changed from last week. Koeberg 2 has ramped up...

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13-Mar-25, 06:41 AM

Tradie replied to a thread Growatt Inverter does not stop charging in Electrical Load Shedding Forum

Did you ever resolve this issue. All these Voltronic/Axpert type inverters have the same issue, they seems switch on constantly, you will see the...

2 replies | 7172 view(s)

13-Mar-25, 06:26 AM

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

I decided many years ago that as a qualified tradie, life would be much more profitable, being self employed. With no trust fund, no rich daddy, no...

2 replies | 142 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 | 79 view(s)

12-Mar-25, 08:31 AM

Blurock replied to a poll The Purpose of a business in Entrepreneurship and Business Management Forum

I think you are missing the point. To start a business you need capital. The source of start-up capital is not a customer, but banks, finance houses,...

49 replies | 176252 view(s)

12-Mar-25, 08:12 AM

Blurock replied to a thread Tradies and business/self employed in Entrepreneurship and Business Management Forum

If you are a master of your profession and can deliver a superior service it may be worth going on your own. But if you have not mastered the...

2 replies | 142 view(s)

11-Mar-25, 12:08 PM

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

The FLA (flooded lead acid) battery in your 1200va inverter, goes dead after a couple of months, because of the high demand and cutout voltage of...

2 replies | 154 view(s)

11-Mar-25, 09:49 AM

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

Considering the trolley type backup system is not connected to the electrical installation and is mobile, we dont have to worry about electrical...

2 replies | 154 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 | 154 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 | 113 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 | 142 view(s)

11-Mar-25, 07:40 AM

Tradie replied to a poll The Purpose of a business in Entrepreneurship and Business Management Forum

Cut and paste from google....This pretty much puts in in perspective in one line. "business" generally refers to any activity or enterprise...

49 replies | 176252 view(s)

11-Mar-25, 07:27 AM

Tradie replied to a poll The Purpose of a business in Entrepreneurship and Business Management Forum

I am in a situation where I have lots of customers who have supported me for many many years (more than 20), adding new customers by word of mouth...

49 replies | 176252 view(s)

10-Mar-25, 10:25 AM

Blurock replied to a poll The Purpose of a business in Entrepreneurship and Business Management Forum

The purpose of a business is to create a customer. The function of a business is to retain the customer. No one can "make money." The customer is...

49 replies | 176252 view(s)