TEN THINGS ABOUT ELECTRIC POWER CABLE YOU NEED TO KNOW
By Ronald (Dick) Hardie, Pr. Eng. (Retired) B Sc (Eng), FSAIEE The actual current rating of a cable – derating factors are real The tables […]
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INSULATION TESTING ON LIVE CIRCUITS – THE SAFE WAY
INSULATION TESTING ON LIVE CIRCUITS – THE SAFE WAY It’s a familiar scene: An electrician is called out to deal with an electrical fault that’s […]
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CONNECTING FREE-STANDING COOKING APPLIANCES – APPLYING THE REGULATIONS
CONNECTING FREE-STANDING COOKING APPLIANCES – APPLYING THE REGULATIONS By Chris J Koen and Anthony Schewitz There are many misconceptions around stove couplers, and while we […]
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CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE SERIES
CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE SERIES A new CoC how-to series is under construction – watch this space!
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INSULATION TESTING ON LIVE CIRCUITS – THE SAFE WAY
INSULATION TESTING ON LIVE CIRCUITS – THE SAFE WAY It’s a familiar scene: An electrician is called out to deal with an electrical fault […]
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DEMYSTIFYING THE PROCESS TO OBTAIN WIREMAN’S LICENCES FOR FOREIGN PERSONS
DEMYSTIFYING THE PROCESS TO OBTAIN WIREMAN’S LICENCES FOR FOREIGN PERSONS By Nick du Plessis Times are tough in the electrical industry in South Africa as […]
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FREE SAFEHOUSE GUIDES TO ELECTRICAL REGULATIONS AND COCS ESPECIALLY FOR ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
FREE SAFEHOUSE GUIDES TO ELECTRICAL REGULATIONS AND COCS ESPECIALLY FOR ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS The SAFEhouse Association has to date published eight helpful guides for electricians, which […]
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WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS IF I AM EMPLOYED AS A DOMESTIC SUBCONTRACTOR ON A PROJECT AND OTHER FAQS ANSWERED
WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS IF I AM EMPLOYED AS A DOMESTIC SUBCONTRACTOR ON A PROJECT AND OTHER FAQS ANSWERED Part 2 of the frequently asked […]
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STILL SOME CONFUSION AROUND NEW COMPULSORY REGULATION FOR SOCKET OUTLETS
STILL SOME CONFUSION AROUND NEW COMPULSORY REGULATION FOR SOCKET OUTLETS Feedback from ECA(SA) members reveals that there are still electrical contractors who are not sure […]
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DON’T GET CAUGHT UP IN CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FRAUD
DON’T GET CAUGHT UP IN CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FRAUD By Anthony Schewitz, Regional Director ECA(SA) Highveld region My life’s motto is ‘Trust no one, question […]
