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I have a secondary DB board for a cottage. The cottage is fed either from eskom or my solar, but the cottage geyser drains the solar battery. There is a meter in the secondary board. The work I require is either to run a second wire from the main board to the second board for the geyer and have a second meter, or to take a feed from other circuits in the secondary board to feed some lights and plugs from the solar during load shedding - also requiring a second meter I think. Hopefully there is space in the board for a second meter. Then there is a circuit that is disconnected because it caused a leakage trip, probably due to a shared neutral, shared between the main and secondary boards.
This enquiry relates to a single story 3 bedroom house that is nearing the end of renovation and probably be put up for sale in two or three months. As far as I know , a registered electrician has worked on tbe house recently but don't know what was done. However I know that another one has to inspect and advise on any repairs required. I think the house is approx 50yrs old
JOB LIST: Electrical: Main Distribution Board: → Put geyser on earth leakage. → Underrated jumpers to be amended. → Cover to be earthed. → Install fed from label. → Install danger label. Bedroom: → Secure loose plug. Patio: → Replace broken round outside light fitting. Geyser: → Label isolator. → Issue certificate.
I need electrician to install a backup power system on a house. All components: batteries, inverters, wires, connectors ect will be supplied. The batteries and inverters will be installed in the garage of the house, power will run from the main db board to the inverter to charge the batteries, then back out from the batteries to the inverter to the db board into the house.
We have a house at Zimbali that we rent out and needs a few touch up, paint from dampness, outside maintenance (wall cleaning etc) painting on the inside, check the roof for any damages as there is dampness coming through, painting inside, bathroom ceiling, cornices, cupboard shelves to be replaced etc.
Hi there, We're buying a house in Faerie Glen PTA and are challenging the electrical compliance. We need a quote for the work needed to bring the property to compliance, plus potentially a few additional fixes, plus issue of new electrical certificate. Could you please let me know if you are interested in quoting?
Please email me a company profile with services offered and a price list. We will then add whoever we choose to our maintenance team and provide you with projects on an ad hoc basis. We would like to know what all services you provide as we are looking for sub contractors to work with us on our buildings in numerous areas. We are looking for companies who can assist us with maintenance work on several properties in and around Cape Town (areas incl. Fish Hoek, Parklands, Maitland, Montague Gardens, Melkbos, etc.)
Please email me a company profile with services offered and a price list. We will then add whoever we choose to our maintenance team and provide you with projects on an ad hoc basis. We would like to know what all services you provide as we are looking for sub contractors to work with us on our buildings in numerous areas. We are looking for companies who can assist us with maintenance work on several properties in and around Cape Town (areas incl. Fish Hoek, Parklands, Maitland, Montague Gardens, Melkbos, etc.)
The previous owner changed the double garage into 3 rooms using drywall. All the power points in the rooms come from one plug and extension cables. I want to change this by installing 2 additional plugs mounted against the drywall. It would be preferred if the cables run through the ceiling and against the walls. A separate light switch also needs to be installed.
Please email only. 1. Painting of exterior walls of residence and perimeter walls ( This includes cleaning of walls, filling repairs with patching plaster. undercoat and Duram Amaguard Paint – Tidal Sand.) This paint is a good quality paint but other paint can be used according to clients specifications. 2. Repair of steel structures – gates and carports (This includes removing rust and recoating with Duram NS4 Anti rust paint and repainting final coat. Colour to be confirmed) 3. Gutters on units (This includes putting gutters on the individual units to prevent the water damage to the walls. Gutters will be painted) 4. Tree felling (This includes trimming all overhanging tree branches from tree near main residence and other trees on the property near the units). The residents mentioned that the trees were a problem and they wanted some removed and others trimmed. These are all merely suggestions on exterior upgrades and maintenance to the property. Specific needs were not mentioned and therefore this quote is given on face value and on inspection of the property. At a later stage the driveway and paving can be looked at. 5. Unit 2 garage Unit No. 2 Garage – The wall and pilar has a crack in 6. Roofs & ceilings on common property 7. Washing poles (rusted)