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Electrical Advice

Practical electrical, solar and compliance advice for Cape Town homes, buildings and project sites.

Electrical protection board with labelled breakers and surge protection
Fault finding

Why Does My DB Board Keep Tripping?

A breaker that keeps tripping is doing a job. The important part is finding out whether the cause is the load, an appliance or a fault in the installation.

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GJS electrician inspecting a residential electrical installation for compliance
Compliance

What Is an Electrical COC and When Do You Need One?

A Certificate of Compliance records that an electrical installation was inspected, tested and found compliant at the time it was issued.

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Three-phase main switchgear and colour-coded supply cables
Electrical planning

Single Phase vs Three Phase Power: What Homeowners Should Know

Most homes run comfortably on single phase. Three phase becomes relevant when the property has larger loads or needs power distributed differently.

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Inverter and battery equipment installed for the R-Labs solar project
Solar and backup

Inverter, Battery and Solar: What Size System Do You Actually Need?

System size starts with the loads you need to run, how long they must run and how much energy the property uses through a normal day.

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GJS electrician testing wiring during a Cape Town residential build
Projects

Common Electrical Problems in New Builds and Renovations

Most expensive electrical corrections begin as small planning decisions made before the ceilings close and the finishes go in.

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Modern main distribution board with labelled breakers and metering
Electrical maintenance

How to Know When Your DB Board Needs an Upgrade

A DB board upgrade is not about making the board look newer. It is about protection, condition, capacity and whether the installation still suits the property.

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