June 2011
Aberdare Cables warns that inferior, low specification electrical wiring that does not meet SABS standards is being imported in increasing quantities into South Africa.
"This is a situation that can lead to unsafe and dangerous electrical wiring installations in homes and offices," says Annelene Sivalingum, marketing: branding and promotions manager of national cable manufacturer, Aberdare Cables.
"The real danger is that DIY buyers and perhaps even some contractors may not be aware that the products they are buying are not up to the laid down South African standards."
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Contractor's Corner This section covers new products and industry news including MV fuse technology explained by Craig Jonsson, managing director of Advanced Product Technology, a new range of circuit breakers, isolators and earth leakages from CBI-electric: low voltage and compact VSDs from MCE Global Suppliers. Tools of the Trade This interesting feature looks at Dewalt's new 45mm SDS Max hammer, an electricity meter and instrument transformer testing solution from Zera Technologies, Bosch pneumatic nailers, the Makita cordless driver drill and custom-made tool kits from Major Tech amongst others. Buyer's Guide The Buyer's Guide lists manufacturers and distributors of products and services for energy measurement and supply. Energy Measurement and Supply This popular feature looks at single and three phase non-invasive ac current probes from Denver Technical Products, a new range of mini split core CTs from Acorp, and the new Circutor CVM range of power analysers. Lighting This feature is packed with interesting articles on lighting, lighting trends and news from the lighting industry. Articles include BEKA's installation at Richmond Library, project lighting from Eurolux, lighting control by Tridonic at Beijing Airport, LED lighting solutions from Arrow Altech, Major Tech's new series of LED floodlights and Osram's Red Dot awards for excellence in design and technology. Personality of the Month Carl Kleynhans, who had been the country president for Schneider Electric, South Africa for the pat year, is regarded by his staff as friendly, enthusiastic and approachable. Columns In Terry Mackenzie Hoy's column, ‘Working Knowledge' he says that sometimes you cannot keep your word if certain things happen...
In his column, Mark Palmer of the Gauteng Electrical Inspection Authority, says that registered persons who issue CoCs that are misleading or false in any material respect open themselves to criminal prosecution…
Columnist, Hannes Baard, is going to examine ‘the green book’ and help readers demystify SANS 10142. In this month’s column, he discusses the structure of SANS 10142-1…
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