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24-Apr-25, 06:33 PM

Thys LOW Elektries started a thread Process for creating your own COC numbers in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

Good day, we have an electrical contractor who issues COC's with his very own COC number. Apparently it is legal? My question is, if it is legal,...

17 replies | 1475 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...

14 replies | 1610 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 | 951 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...

7 replies | 918 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 | 827 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 | 724 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 | 908 view(s)

24-Apr-25, 09:31 AM

talanum1 started a thread The Usual Picture of Neutron Decay is Wrong. in General Chat Forum

:bananadance: The Usual Picture of Neutron Decay is Wrong. by Willem F. Esterhuyse talanum1@yahoo.com Abstract

5 replies | 787 view(s)

25-Apr-25, 04:45 PM

Tradie started a thread 24 VDC lithium batteries for mecer inverter in Electrical Load Shedding Forum

Anyone have any experience with lithium batteries connected to 24 VDC RCT or Mecer voltronic inverters. We have the option of: 2 x 12 VDC 100...

3 replies | 706 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 | 457 view(s)

22-Apr-25, 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...

2 replies | 601 view(s)

22-Apr-25, 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...

3 replies | 587 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 | 807 view(s)

26-Apr-25, 03:47 PM

Thys LOW Elektries started a thread Time for PV professional qualification vs electrician qualification? in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

Reading the debates on the various forums, one realizes that the current regulations have a couple of flaws and that you have to consult more than...

3 replies | 384 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 | 526 view(s)

27-Apr-25, 09:36 AM

Tradie started a thread Solar panels for an axpert inverter in Electrical Load Shedding Forum

It seems upgrading old gel and AGM batteries and adding solar panels to 24 VDC Axpert inverters has become the most common request. I am currently...

4 replies | 376 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. ...

2 replies | 497 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 | 589 view(s)

29-Apr-25, 08:36 AM

TanyaFourie started a thread Medical Aid Additional Credits in Accounting Forum

Good Morning Hope you are all well. Pastel Payroll question. I have an employee, born 1961 Feb - So in this financial YE, he turns 65. He...

1 replies | 262 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 | 320 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 | 375 view(s)

29-Apr-25, 07:59 AM

Tradie started a thread Add batteries or feedback into the grid in Electrical Load Shedding Forum

A question I am sure many customers facing SSEG regarations are asking. (Less than 12 months to go) 2 x additional 5 kwh batteries will cost...

1 replies | 143 view(s)

30-Apr-25, 08:23 AM

Tradie started a thread Product warranties support in Electrical Contracting Industry Forum

One of the key factors taken into consideration when purchasing products, support. I started using Veti products because of issues I was...

1 replies | 137 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 | 327 view(s)

22-Apr-25, 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 | 287 view(s)

25-Apr-25, 10:51 PM

talanum1 started a thread Something is Stupid with Regard to Looking Back in Time. in General Chat Forum

Let's explore the following thought experiment: Say you have a brand new spaceship parked a light second away from Earth. Now suppose you remote...

0 replies | 241 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 | 230 view(s)