How Does Load Shedding Impact your Business?
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01 Jan
load shedding

How Does Load Shedding Impact your Business?

Every South African knows the meaning of load shedding. The words ‘load shedding’ bring about a feeling of dismay to most, especially to businesses who are housed in buildings that do not have an alternate power source like a generator. Load shedding can easily be dealt with in the home environment, using candles, gas for heating and cooking and...

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SX460 Stamford Automatic Voltage Regulator
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01 Dec
Automatic Voltage Regulator

Review of SX460 Stamford Automatic Voltage Regulator

The Stamford SX460 voltage regulator can be regarded as a key component within your diesel generator. It is responsible for both the quality and the reliability of the power that your diesel generator produces. While it is a small, economical and critical component, it is the brain behind the automatic regulation of the voltage produced by your generator.  The...

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How to Wire a Changeover Switch to Your Home
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14 Nov
Changeover Switches

How to Wire a Changeover Switch to Your Home

A changeover switch is a switch that will transfer your home’s electricity from ESKOM’s power grid to your generator when there is a power failure. First Steps Switch off the power supply. Decide which household circuits are to be powered, such as a few lights and the fridge. The circuit inlets must be matched with the critical circuits. Remove the...

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2KW Automatic Voltage Regulator - Small Generator
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01 Oct
Generator Parts

Generator Accessories

You rely on your generator to keep your business running. The generator is an engine, and like all engines it needs regular maintenance and services. One of the most cost effective means to do this is to order your replacement generator parts or accessories for a service from us online. This saves time as the parts are listed clearly...

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01 Sep
Generators

New Generators

We are pleased to state that we have a range of new generators ranging from a small FAW 19kVA generator up to a much larger Lovol 180kVA generator. Although there is a large difference in power and size these generators have many common characteristics. The generators are diesel fuelled, four cylinder, water-cooled, vertical machines. They run at 1500 Rpm...

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01 Aug
Automatic Transfer Switches

Automatic Transfer Switches

The greatest benefit of automatic transfer switches is that they can function even without an operator present. An automatic transfer switch, or ATS, is able to automatically kick in to switch a generator on if it picks up a drop in the current. An ATS has a high transfer speed and is ideal for emergency and standby power applications....

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Eskom
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01 Jul
Eskom, load shedding

What’s now required from Eskom to restore electricity demand?

Every household and business in South Africa has been, and will likely continue to be affected by load shedding. Eskom’s mandate is to ensure the security of supply to service the all South Africans. Eskom generates, transports and distributes electricity, and, there should be, at all times, a sufficient supply to meet demand. Unfortunately, this is not consistent because...

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Generator maintenance checklist
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01 Jun
Generators, Maintenance, Spares and Parts

Generator maintenance checklist

A generator is a combination of a fuel driven engine, usually diesel, with an electric generator or alternator. The diesel generator requires less maintenance due to its durability, reliability and sturdiness of character and is also normally cheaper to run due to the lower fuel cost. They can withstand heavy load for long hours and start off the supply...

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Generator Parts and Spares
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01 May
Diesel Engines, Generator Parts, Generators, Spares and Parts

Online Shop for all Generator Parts and Major components

Generators are a convenient way to keep the power running during electricity outages. If you’re running a factory or manufacturing plant, they’re an essential part of your production process. But even at home, you don’t want a power surges frying your precious electricals. A power generator that automatically switches on and off is helpful, both for maintaining consistent power...

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Acquiring the right generator for you
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01 Apr
Generators

Acquiring the right generator for you

There are several aspects that need to be considered when purchasing a new generator. You need to first establish what the unit will power. You may be looking for a generator for your business or factory. Running or rated watts are the continuous watts required to keep the items running. Starting watts are extra watts needed for a few...

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