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Elsewhere in the issue, we look at Tools of the Trade and DBs, Switches, Sockets & Protection
Buy vs Rent: The great solar debate
Having a solar system installed at home is the only way to truly get around loadshedding and away from electricity SOE Eskom. Cost is the biggest problem holding people back, though, says Dylan Schnetler, Commercial Head for Synapse Ultra at Rubicon.
Electrobase CEO signs off the year with business success & an awards event
Independent electrical wholesaler group Electrobase recently hosted its first awards event since 2019, switching from the corporate feel of the past to something a little more celebratory: A golf day and awards gala at the exclusive Zimbali golf estate in Balito, Durban.
Protect your property from lightning the correct way
Local surge protection company Surgetek knows all about the power of lightning strikes and how much damage can be done during an electrical storm. For that reason, Surgetek has put together a helpful guide on how to protect your home or office from lightning strikes and why it is critical to have lightning protection.
Major Tech updates its insulated tools
Electrical distributor Major Tech has updated its 1 000V insulated toolkit that features 38 essential tools for electrical contractors, all neatly packed into one easy-to-carry backpack. It has also been discounted and currently retails for under R18 000*.
Uni-T smart multimeter puts measurement power in your hands
Measurement tool specialist Uni-Trend’s UT122 smart multimeter is setting the standard for electrical measurements. “You clip it onto the cable in question and the UT122 automatically knows what is being measured,” explains Ian Downard, a founding member of Three-D Agencies.
Four top apps for electricians
With smartphones now being more powerful than computers from a couple of years ago, the power of business is literally in your hands – and that includes electricians. The team at propertyinspect.com have lined up four of the best apps for electricians and electrical contractors.
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