March 2010
The Vroomen family quashes rumours that their Bloemfontien-based company, Elektro Vroomen, is to be sold. With the recent retirement of Fred Vroomen, his two sons, Shaun and Michael, will take over the business.
Major-Tech's Pat Shaw and Wayne Ternent show off their Electrobase Supplier of the Year 2009 Award; and Sparks readers are directed to the newly revamped Crown Publications' website.
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Personality of the Month Mark Talbot, sales manager at Stone-Stamcor tells readers about his career in the electrical industry but admits that while "hindsight is a perfect science", he would not change anything. Columns Mark Palmer of the Gauteng Electrical Inspection Authority writes about the fundamental requirements of SANS 10142-1 and stresses that it must remain an acceptable measure of good electrical practice.
Terry Mackenzie-Hoy's column, Working Knowledge, gives contractors practical advice on quoting for electrical work without shooting themselves in the feet by "ripping off clients".
Lawrence Hillery takes up the gauntlet for the working man in his column On the Job. Energy measurement and supply
Up-to-date product news on current probes, clamp meters and power recorders.
Buyer's Guide This month's buyer's guide is a handy reference for suppliers of tools and instruments, from power analysers to earth-loop impedance testers... Tools of the trade This feature showcases electricians' tools and instruments. Lighting There are great prizes to be won for energy saving ideas in the eta Awards, which are endorsed by the Department of Energy and sponsored by Eskom. For more information, visit www.eta-awards.co.za
Also featured are LEDs, a new luminaire socket from Radiant, a 500W telescopic work light and beautiful chandeliers.
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