Protecting your sensitive electronics with a UPS Investigating the Uninterruptible Power Supply A UPS is an electrical appliance that provides emergency power to a load when the mains power fails. A UPS differs from an auxiliary power system in that it will provide near-instantaneous protection from input power interruptions by supplying energy stored in a…

6 Electrical Safety Tips for Business and Homeowners The ubiquitous applications of electricity in our moderns lives often lead to a blazé attitude toward the safety precautions we ought to observe when using any electrical appliance. It is estimated that around 4 000 fires are started annually in South Africa due to faulty electrical installations…

Electrical plugs and socket outlets for household use in South Africa Plugs and sockets for electrical appliances that are not hardwired to the mains supply originated in the United Kingdom in the 1870’s. British standards proliferated throughout the former British Empire to become the de facto standards that we know today. Introduced in South Africa…

The benefits of gate automation Apart from the convenience of gate automation, the humble gate motor has become a critical security component of every household. According to a 2019 News24 report, 85% of residential contact crimes start at the driveway gate. Preventing unauthorised entry isn’t the only safety feature of motorised gates. Enclosing your yard…

Distribution Board Surge Protection Lightning strikes, powerline faults and powerups after load shedding are all causes of electrical surges. A surge protection device mounted in a small distribution board Surge arresters that are mounted in distribution boards are designed to protect valuable household electronics and prevent electrical shorts that could cause electrical fires. Distribution Board…

Don’t be fooled by appearance It may look fine on the outside. But the damage lies where you can’t see it. A close-up of burned wires inside a wall socket Our domestic reliance on electricity increases over time A common problem homeowners face, especially in older homes, is the fact that single electrical outlets were…