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  1. cptgal

    Portable solar panel laws?

    I can't seem to find any info on if you have to register portable solar panels? I just want them in the yard during the day and back inside at night. What are the laws surrounding this?
  3. skimread

    Clover laptop power cord reason to be 3 pin?

    Can I change my laptop power cord from 3 pin to 2 pin? I am thinking for portability and that I don't have to get adapter if I go to a EU plug country. I noticed in SA all the clover power cords are 3 pin. I don't see the 2 pin being sold anywhere. However EU and US is 2 pin.
  4. C

    2-pin only multiplug/ power strip

    Does such a thing exist in SA? I'm looking for 5-way or 6-way multiplug that only has 2-pin sockets. The socket is generally known as 'Europlug' or CEE 7/16 (Type C). Here's an example:
  5. AmaDownload

    Electricity Backup Systems in Rental Houses

    Hi All, can somebody advise and possibly share their (viable?) business case or experiences on improving their rental house(s) with electricity backup systems for tenants to use? For a 3-bedroom house in a complex/estate I am investiging the possibility of improving the place with a backup...
  6. I

    UPS for interim during generator kick-in

    Hi, I need some advice regarding what sort of UPS I could get away with in the following scenario: We have about a 1-minute switchover to generator once load-shedding starts and then about 10 seconds to switch back after load-shedding. I want to keep my PS5 console, tv and router on during...
  7. wayfarer

    Backup power for Supersonic AirFibre

    I have Airfibre with Supersonic, and I am looking to stay online during loadshedding. The remote node on the roof is fed by a PoE injector that supplies 50V and 1.2A (remote node unit rated 60W). Any suggestions?
    • wayfarer
    • Thread
    • air fibre airfibre battery loadshedding power psu supersonic tarana
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Wi-Fi and WISP
  8. The_Librarian

    "No more money for diesel" - Eskom.

    https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/national/2022-11-15-no-relief-from-load-shedding-as-eskoms-diesel-budget-runs-dry/
  9. Hanno Labuschagne

    Eskom hits stage 6 load-shedding without notice

    Eskom hits stage 6 load-shedding without notice Eskom increased load-shedding from stage 5 to stage 6 early Sunday morning without prior notification to the public after two more generation units tripped overnight. The power utility published a tweet at 04:42 on Sunday, 18 September 2022...
  10. Hanno Labuschagne

    Eskom's transmission unit getting R39.9-billion loan for separation

    Eskom's transmission unit getting R39.9-billion loan for separation Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. said it will give the transmission unit that it’s transforming into a separate entity a R39.9 billion loan to make sure it can complete projects and be financially viable. The loan will be guaranteed by...
  11. Hanno Labuschagne

    Mines call for more predictable electricity price hikes

    Mines call for more predictable electricity price hikes A group representing the biggest electricity consumers in South Africa including Anglo American Plc and Glencore Plc appealed for more predictable power-price increases. The Energy Intensive Users Group, which accounts for about 40% of...
  12. H

    Computer getting power but won't turn on

    My tower PC suddenly switched itself off (I wasn't there, so I don't know if it displayed any error messages), and now won't turn on. It's not the display or the screen. The motherboard doesn't have LEDs, but the GPU LED turns on, so I don't think it's the PSU. I've visually checked all the...
  13. Prawnapple

    Wits University energy innovation may alleviate load-shedding woes

    https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2021-06-24-wits-university-energy-innovation-may-alleviate-load-shedding-woes/
  14. J

    South African municipalities can now buy their own power

    South African municipalities can now buy their own power South Africa will allow municipalities to source their own power rather than buying electricity solely from the state-owned utility, potentially easing a dispute with its second-biggest city, Cape Town. Earlier this year, a judge ordered...
  15. Z

    Inverter

    What is the best inverter for at home that will give me min 4 hours of run time. I will be running my PC, fibre/router and 2 screens. I am looking for something that isn’t too expensive but decent quality.
  16. Savy561

    Tv turns off and one when something is plugged into outlet.

    Hi all, got an annoying problem here. I have 1 samsung tv and a Dell monitor that both turn off and back on when something is plugged into an outlet. The tv is plugged into a surge protector and if say I plug in my ps4 the tv will go off and on, same thing with the dell monitor which is plugged...
  17. Gordon_R

    Namibia announces R4.67bn renewable energy strategy

    https://www.fin24.com/Economy/Africa/namibia-announces-r467bn-renewable-energy-strategy-20190724
  18. RedViking

    Mecer 2400VA Inverter (Community Support)

    This Thread is for the Mecer Inverter only. My personal opinion on the unit: Seeing that there are lots of question and in lots if threads, here is my review/input on the Mecer Inverter. Instead of reposting I'll just reference here. I'll add more info soon. This should give you an idea what...
  19. RedViking

    How to choose the right generator for loadshedding in 2019

    Read more here: https://www.htxt.co.za/2019/03/18/how-to-choose-the-right-generator-for-loadshedding-in-2019/
  20. RedViking

    Eskom's Hadebe: We'll Be With Load Shedding For The Next 6 Months

    Source: Click Here Listen to the full interview with Phakamani Hadebe below: The Xolani Gwala Show
  21. C

    FNB App: Constantly accessing GPS

    As per the title , the FNB app constantly accesses my location and GPS more worryingly. I can't delete the app because I use it occassionally, especially in urgent situations it is useful and the app doesn't work if I block it from accessing location. If anyone knows where would be the best...
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