Voltage Stabilisers are essential in an environment that is rife with brown-outs, blackouts and more due to cable theft and other issues that we deal with on a daily basis regarding our power from the utility supplier.
There are numerous types of UPS systems and the functions they perform vary from the one to the next, therefore it is unsurprising that there is much confusion regarding which type does exactly what.
Most people think that there are only two types of UPS systems, which include the Standby UPS System and the other being the On-Line UPS system. Read the rest
As far as power surge protectors go – there is the good and there is the bad. Did you know that if you chose the wrong one you could end up damaging all those electrical gadgets you have paid a small fortune for – therefore it might be a good idea to choose the one that has the best fit right from the outset. Read the rest
It is no secret that South Africa faces an enormous challenge when it comes to housing its poor and supplying electricity to the many homes and businesses that are currently using power and those that are being built.
Although there are numerous initiatives under way, there is still a backlog of 2.3 million homes. Read the rest
A solar regulator (also referred to as a charge controller) is a small box that consists of solid state circuitry which is strategically placed between solar panels and the solar batteries.
The function of the solar regulator is to be utilised in conjunction with stand-alone systems that are off the grid or a grid-connected solar system that combines a backup battery bank. Read the rest
For individuals and businesses that are not too sure how Solar Power and Solar Panels work, this guide will explain how it works.
Solar Panels, together with inverters produce power in proportion to the Solar Energy from the sun. This energy is then converted into electricity. Read the rest
For example, in Alexandra Township in Johannesburg, as is the case with many low-cost housing developments these houses are being fitted with solar panels for hot water geysers.
These might seem to be expensive to install at first, but they can and will save you a lot of expense in the long-term. Read the rest
All AC equipment that can be found in retail stores has been specially designed to run off a pure sinewave wave form – this includes equipment such as motors, computers as well as certain lights, not to mention the numerous other sensitive electrical paraphernalia.
The standard AC mains that we get from Eskom is of an untainted sinewave nature – this means that these waves experience very little distortion to any outside interference which includes lightning and massive AC loads. Read the rest
If you are considering selecting surge protection for your expensive appliances, you need to ensure that you don’t make any vital errors when connecting your expensive appliances to your UPS Systems.
The wrong selection of UPS Systems could impact negatively on the daily running of your personal life and also of your business, and in this economic climate it is important to ensure that every single cent is accounted for. Read the rest
For those looking for an alternative way of powering their homes in South Africa, the answer is easy – home solar systems!
Thing is, how exactly does a home solar system work?
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