As winter approaches, power outages can become a real issue for South African households. With the grid struggling to keep up with the demand, the likelihood of blackouts is higher than ever. Currently as it stands, generators can't keep up, inverters are struggling...
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) is the stated measurement related to the quality of electricity. The amount of THD will influence how your equipment may respond or perform. Get the technical low down at wikipedia.org: Total harmonic distortion, but it’s going to make...
Sulfation is the formation or build-up of lead sulfate crystals on the surface and in the pores of the active material of the batteries lead plates. If the battery is left unattended once sulfation starts it will form larger crystals on the plates and the battery...
Choosing the right portable generator to meet your needs takes a bit of planning. You can always invest in the biggest model out there and hope for the best. By doing a bit of math upfront, however, you can save a good amount of money down the line. Here’s how to get...
When looking for a generator to purchase, you must know the difference between an inverter generator and a conventional portable generator. While both inverter generators and conventional portable generators are designed to provide power when there is no electricity...
Make Dad's Christmas Special with The Perfect Gift!Load-shedding, water-shedding! Isn’t it time you put a smile on dad’s face? Christmas is just around the corner, and you probably having a hard time finding that perfect gift to surprise your dad with. Put his mind at...
Understanding hybrid invertersSouth Africans are faced with the unfortunate reality of loadshedding which are causing businesses to suffer, and millions are lost as productivity drops. Households and businesses are looking for alternative power sources to make it...
How to Choose a Trade Site Generator Can you imagine a world where power supplies were as accessible as Wi-Fi? For now, contractors will have to rely on portable generators when there isn't electricity supply nearby. When choosing a generator, it's important to...
Since 2007, South Africans have experienced multiple periods of loadshedding due to the country's inability to supply electricity. During these periods, power is rationed across the country and across municipalities. You need power to run your campsite, worksite, food...
The petrol generator is vital to many industries, but it also has numerous recreational uses. No matter how you use your generator, you probably have a few questions about its proper maintenance and use. There can be a lot of confusion when it comes to buying and...
