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16-Mar-21, 06:54 AM

Derlyn started a thread Denied petrol in General Chat Forum

Well, I suppose it had to happen sooner rather than later ..... So there I was at a Caltex in Beacon Bay alone in my car wanting to top up with...

108 replies | 8295 view(s)

23-Mar-21, 06:41 PM

ians started a thread Electric cars in SA in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

Something to think about ... in the past I have alaways thought the reason electric/battery powered cars have not taken off was because the pertol...

23 replies | 2008 view(s)

22-Mar-21, 12:22 PM

adrianh started a thread Cell phone repair dangers in Technology Forum

I used to give my phone upgrades to my daughters because they were very hard on their phones. When I eventually destroyed my Samsung Note 4 2 years...

7 replies | 960 view(s)

17-Mar-21, 06:07 PM

Christel started a thread Penalty for late submission of EMP501 Feb & Income tax numbers now mandatory for submission in Tax Forum

Just a heads up... SARS will be raising a 1% penalty on the total PAYE on the emp501 for all late submissions of EMP501's for the 202102 period....

4 replies | 996 view(s)

25-Mar-21, 11:50 AM

LuX10N started a thread [Question] Cable & Volt Drop in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

Good day fellow sparkies! I am currently working on a quote for a job on a private estate. A security company needs to install cameras around the...

6 replies | 518 view(s)

18-Mar-21, 09:47 PM

ians started a thread UPS software in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

I want to check oldish and new UPS units ... verify batteries and load test them ... connect them on site ... link a laptop to the UPS connect the...

6 replies | 682 view(s)

19-Mar-21, 06:26 PM

Bexter12 started a thread Tenants in General Chat Forum

Hi guys, quick bit of advice please, if anyone can? We have a farm. We have our house and 2 further properties, both of which we rent out. One...

4 replies | 562 view(s)

01-Apr-21, 10:47 PM

Viksharma started a thread [Question] New inverter aircon installed and ELCB bypassed in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

Hi guys I have a query. I got a new inverter aircon installed today (18000 btu). So in accordance with law an isolator was installed (30a) from a...

4 replies | 454 view(s)

28-Mar-21, 08:07 AM

ians started a thread Smart electrics ... solar and inverters in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

Tarrifs at the end of the day is what drives everything ... well in SA ... load shedding seems to make people move into silly spending sprees because...

5 replies | 541 view(s)

01-Apr-21, 07:06 AM

ians started a thread Cat 5 cable for lighting in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

I thought this would spark some interest ... run your CCTV system and why not your lighting systems with the same wire? I have been dabbling with...

6 replies | 436 view(s)

05-Apr-21, 06:49 PM

debtcollectorZA started a thread [Question] Water heating choice for guest bathroom in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

We are busy extending our house by adding two bedrooms and a bathroom to our existing 3 bed two bathroom house. The new extension is quite far...

5 replies | 412 view(s)

23-Mar-21, 04:54 PM

RegElec started a thread [Question] Inverter connections in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

Hi all. I have come across this installation where there is an inverter which feeds part of a DB. All the labelling is there and it is very apparent...

5 replies | 462 view(s)

18-Mar-21, 11:52 AM

R_KZN started a thread Pastel V18 Cashbook Printout in Accounting Forum

I have a strange one - the printout for the cashbook payments and receipts differs. Receipts has Exchange Rate and Home Amount and I don't know where...

4 replies | 658 view(s)

23-Mar-21, 08:30 PM

Nakwila started a thread Pension Fund Contributions deducted but not paid over in Labour Relations and Legislation Forum

Good Evening, I am seeking advice on the possible way forward. My employer has been deducting pension contributions from the employees but has...

3 replies | 655 view(s)

30-Mar-21, 08:24 AM

christieInfoDocs started a thread [Article] Annual returns: the difference between AFS and FAS in General Regulatory Compliance Forum

The final step of submitting your annual return requires that you either submit a Financial Accountability Supplement (“FAS”) or Annual Financial...

3 replies | 586 view(s)

09-Apr-21, 05:43 PM

normandy started a thread [Question] Is it Legal for Estate Agents & Clients to Video Film Apartment Interior without Tenant permission? in Consumer Protection Act Forum

Hello, I am a tenant renting an apartment that is on the market for sale. It is not uncommon for Estate Agents and also their clients to video...

5 replies | 252 view(s)

26-Mar-21, 12:56 PM

Questor started a thread Pastel Xpress Month's Transactions Report in Accounting Forum

I don't have access to Pastel Xpress but I am sure one can print a report showing only the month's transactions, excluding balances. I know a...

2 replies | 611 view(s)

06-Apr-21, 08:02 PM

ians started a thread Reject plastic SABS products in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

I have been busy with a lot of PVC product installations over the past few months. Been encountering a LOT of reject SABS approved products (with...

3 replies | 299 view(s)

08-Apr-21, 07:55 AM

ians started a thread Earth continuity conductors in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

How many of you still install earth conductors as we have in the old days? I have been spending time reading the SANS book to find ways to cut...

3 replies | 268 view(s)

03-Apr-21, 10:40 AM

ians started a thread Indicator lights for DB's in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

Any tips on fusing the indcator used for essential DB's ... using my favourite suppliers product (MCE) KCI-1L-G I have just installed a bunch of...

2 replies | 347 view(s)

01-Apr-21, 08:30 PM

ians started a thread Wiremate in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

I bought one of these about 10 years ago ... and still use it. I have found a much faster way to pull in draw wires ... I have contacted the...

2 replies | 319 view(s)

16-Mar-21, 07:32 PM

yrstruly started a thread [Question] How do i calculate value n category share. in Marketing Forum

I have a set of data and would like to calculate value share by brand, category and sub category. Please assist?

0 replies | 608 view(s)

07-Apr-21, 12:48 PM

Johan99 started a thread 2021 COIDA Assessments: Compensation Fund in Labour Relations and Legislation Forum

For information to members: A) Section 85 (1) and Section 78 reductions on the standard tariff rates were withdrawn with effect from 1 March 2021...

2 replies | 280 view(s)

01-Apr-21, 03:05 AM

FXotrader started a thread [Opinion] How to choose forex broker? in Business Finance Forum

The pandemic that has hit the world has given its own blessings to the forex industry as well as stock and crypto trading, one reason is that many...

1 replies | 317 view(s)

12-Apr-21, 08:28 AM

Shail085 started a thread [Question] Master electrician specialized codes in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

Hello. Does anybody know whom I can contact and where could I purchase all the required codes for the specialized installation rules ?

2 replies | 110 view(s)

02-Apr-21, 06:58 AM

ians started a thread Solar installation and what you as a customer should expect in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

Disclaimer : This is what I have learnt in the short time I have been involved in this type of installation ... I m not an expert ... please free to...

1 replies | 309 view(s)

23-Mar-21, 08:59 AM

ians started a thread Cable kinks in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

I have to run 2 x 4mm x 4 core surfix cable in parallell ... one cable is getting warm ... taking into consideration the distance and load (sometimes...

1 replies | 301 view(s)