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01-Apr-25, 08:09 AM

Tradie started a thread [Question] How much money have you actually saved installing solar ? in Electrical Load Shedding Forum

If you installed a solar system in 2023, I would be interested to see how your ROI is going. It would be interesting to compare a 5 kw (R100- 150...

16 replies | 1338 view(s)

28-Mar-25, 03:38 PM

Dave A started a thread 2025 Return of Earnings for Workman's Compensation in Labour Relations and Legislation Forum

I am trying to complete my return of earnings at https://cfonline.labour.gov.za It is not going well. I can't log in with the password I used...

8 replies | 1250 view(s)

13-Apr-25, 08:56 PM

skatingsparks started a thread VIR and the ECASA in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

Opinion Have a client who recently bought a property in Cape Town from the late 1940's/early 50's - complete with CoC. After moving in they...

10 replies | 826 view(s)

11-Apr-25, 07:47 AM

Tradie started a thread DC cabling in metal wireways in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

Another topic causing a split in opinions. I am yet to see a domestic installation with the DC cabling in metal wireways. Please share a...

12 replies | 651 view(s)

01-Apr-25, 03:27 PM

Debbie Mitchell started a thread [Question] If you get an interest-free or low-interest loan - Taxation in Tax Forum

Good Day I wonder if someone can advise on the below: I read somewhere that If you get an interest-free or low-interest loan, is it also seen...

6 replies | 741 view(s)

28-Mar-25, 05:49 PM

Jaco de Klerk started a thread Pastel Partner 50 cant login with any user after running year end in Accounting Forum

Good day everyone, I was wondering if anyone has come across this issue, or know how to fix this. We just ran our year end and moved over, any...

4 replies | 1073 view(s)

05-Apr-25, 10:18 AM

Tradie started a thread Neutral earth bonding in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

I know this is a sticky topic, but in reality it is an extremely important topic. What have we learnt in the past 3 years. 1/ Understand the...

5 replies | 534 view(s)

18-Apr-25, 08:04 AM

Derlyn started a thread Typical ANC thinking. in South African Politics Forum

Well, I was fined for one rear brake light not working when pulled over at a roadblock. I have no problem with that .....guilty. The fine was...

4 replies | 314 view(s)

15-Apr-25, 07:47 AM

Tradie started a thread A few challenges in electrical industry in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

See if you can spot the issue.

3 replies | 605 view(s)

10-Apr-25, 12:53 PM

Tradie started a thread SSEG COC and PR engineer in Electrical Load Shedding Forum

I hear there might be an SSEG COC released by the chief inspector soon? Do we wait for the new the real COC or just keep issuing our home made...

4 replies | 326 view(s)

18-Apr-25, 10:15 AM

Tradie started a thread NRS approved solar equipment in Energy and Resource Conservation Forum

You had a backup system installed in 2022, if you are connected to Eskom or the municipality, you should be registered right? If Eskom is your...

4 replies | 393 view(s)

18-Apr-25, 09:17 AM

Tradie started a thread Municipality SSEG registration in Energy and Resource Conservation Forum

The first question: My understanding is that ALL Eskom SSEG registrations are free, including the meter, until March 2026, does this apply to all...

3 replies | 402 view(s)

08-Apr-25, 08:49 AM

Neville Bailey started a thread New VAT Rate - Sage Pastel Accounting in Accounting Forum

If you are using Sage Pastel 50c (V19), Sage will shortly be releasing a new build (19.4.6) which will automate the switch over to the new VAT rate...

1 replies | 537 view(s)

26-Mar-25, 06:43 PM

Tradie started a thread Looking for a basic backup for the CCTV and router in Energy and Resource Conservation Forum

I need some ideas for a very basic backup system, really just for the network stuff, but if it can keep the CCTV switched on and the TV, that would...

1 replies | 360 view(s)

26-Mar-25, 05:11 PM

Tradie started a thread Solar assistant for remote viewing Voltronic and Axpert inverters in Energy and Resource Conservation Forum

I started using this program more than 4 years ago, for our Voltronic/Axpert inverters, I thought it would be a good time to do give some feedback. ...

1 replies | 321 view(s)

06-Apr-25, 06:01 AM

Yefren started a thread Amapiano music! in General Chat Forum

Hi guys, I would like to know a little bit about the amapiano music, its dance and everything you can know about it. I know this is not the right...

0 replies | 380 view(s)

13-Apr-25, 04:46 PM

Tradie started a thread Lithium battery installation in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

I am busy with a project which includes 15 kwh of lithium LiPo4. I am looking for suggestions. The batteries cannot be installed in the garage,...

1 replies | 198 view(s)

Yesterday, 04:33 PM

Tradie started a thread 20 or 40 KA SPD in Energy and Resource Conservation Forum

Another topic that creates a ton of confusion, there is no grey area, just a lot of unskilled people doing installations. I have heard people say...

1 replies | 76 view(s)

27-Mar-25, 09:40 AM

Tradie started a thread Solar panel spec in Energy and Resource Conservation Forum

A solar system should work 1:1, however in many cases the solar capacity is higher than the inverter. 8 kw inverter has a max PV input of 10400W ...

0 replies | 253 view(s)

04-Apr-25, 08:04 AM

Tradie started a thread Sigenergy in Electrical Load Shedding Forum

The new buzz word around the solar industry, how good is this equipment and what sets it apart from Victron, DEYE, Sunsynk ? The fire suppression...

0 replies | 251 view(s)

05-Apr-25, 10:04 AM

Tradie started a thread Suggestion - Renewables in Electrical Load Shedding Forum

A suggestion: Create a forum called - Renewables, with sub menus - Solar - Load shedding solutions - Regulations or legislation - and...

0 replies | 218 view(s)

12-Apr-25, 02:44 PM

talanum1 started a thread Proof of "Axioms" of Propositional Logic: Synopsis in General Chat Forum

Here is the synopsis: Proof of "Axioms" of Propositional Logic: Synopsis. Willem F. Esterhuyse. Abstract. ...

0 replies | 189 view(s)

14-Apr-25, 08:16 AM

Gene started a thread Better to grid tie or not -costing in Energy and Resource Conservation Forum

I got this letter from the authorities in CT- as i applied for non grid tie inverter (Luxpower 5 kva) - on the app you can export to grid, that i...

0 replies | 173 view(s)

Yesterday, 07:49 PM

Tradie started a thread Smart energy metering in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

You would think in 2025, there would be a simple affordable accurate way to measure energy on a property, which can be viewed, downloaded and...

0 replies | 96 view(s)

Yesterday, 04:41 PM

Tradie started a thread Installing DC cables buried in the wall in Energy and Resource Conservation Forum

A topic that was discussed on a video I saw the other day. How do you protect DC solar cabling from the solar panels down to the DC...

0 replies | 86 view(s)

Today, 07:10 AM

Dave A replied to a thread NRS approved solar equipment in Energy and Resource Conservation Forum

Ask the inverter supplier for the certificate. They should have one. If they don't, you have a problem.

4 replies | 393 view(s)

Today, 06:38 AM

Derlyn replied to a thread Typical ANC thinking. in South African Politics Forum

@Blurock. Nope. Can only be paid in cash at the court. That's how we roll here.

4 replies | 314 view(s)