The importance of surge protection in countries with relatively high lightning activity such as South Africa is essential. However, it is usually overlooked with the installation of a new electrical system or during the upgrade and maintenance of an existing electrical system. This is due to a general lack of understanding of the risks, as well as overwhelming specifications, ratings and stringent requirements causing confusion for the installer.
Elsewhere in the issue we look at Tools of the Trade, Energy Measurement and Supply, and Lighting.
The passing of a beloved industry legend
It is with great sadness that CCG Cable Terminations announces the passing of Mr Franz Lackinger, the founder and chairman of CCG Cable Terminations. 03/12/1936 – 14/02/2023.
Electrician vs electrical engineer: What’s the difference?
Ever since the invention of the humble light bulb in the late 1800s, our dependency on electricity has skyrocketed. Most businesses and households can’t function without it, and as a result, it’s one of the most in-demand trades.
Professional testing of pressure and vibration
Pressure instrument calibration is a significant part of the maintenance workload in process plants that requires a high level of accuracy and repeatability.
Schneider Electric wins Top Supplier award, fortifies partnership with JB Switchgear Solutions
Global energy management and industrial automation leader, Schneider Electric has been awarded Top Supplier 2022 by JB Switchgear Solutions, South Africa’s biggest independent panel builder and manufacturer of prefabricated substations, containerised substations, motor control centres.
Funding of solar lighting solution in Tshinapfene Village
A solar lighting solution installed on glass fibre reinforced polyester (GRP) poles, supplied by BEKA Schréder, has been donated to the Tshinapfene Village in Limpopo, South Africa.
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