Author: Themba Mbewe
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Electrical quotation for a 3-bedroom flat.
An electrical quotation is a formal statement describing the estimated cost for Electrical house wiring services. Here I will give you the estimated cost of wiring a standard 3-bedroom flat. What is a standard 3-bedroom house?This quotation estimate is based on the current prices in Zambia. List of circuits found in a 3-bedroom standard house. Electrical materials quotation for…
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Colour codes for electrical wires in Zambia.
Colour codes for electrical wires, what is it? This is a system that is used to identify the use of a wire by its colour. I am going to share the colour codes that are used in Zambia. Colour codes for single phase. In a single-phase circuit especially for domestic installations. Three wires of cables are used:…
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How to connect mcb in a house.
Before I proceed to show you how to connect MCB in a house, allow me to define an MCB. MCB stands for a miniature circuit breaker. As the name implies, an MCB is an electrical device or component that breaks the circuit. It can break a circuit either intentionally or forcefully due to a short…
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Comprehensive Guide to Electric Security Fence Installation
3 Comments / Uncategorized / By Themba Mbewe Electric security fences are an effective way to enhance the safety of your property by preventing unauthorized access. This guide provides a detailed overview of what an electric security fence is, the materials required, and a step-by-step process for installation. Whether you’re a DIY enthusiast or a…
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Electrical cables in Zambia
I have decided to talk about electrical cables in Zambia, it’s because a lot of people ask me, what’s the best cable brand? For electrical house wiring. Most people would approach me and tell me Themba I bought such and such cable is it good? This is a difficult question to answer because you should…
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Delixi MCB’s and lightning arrestors.
Before I introduce delixi MCB and lightening Arrestors. I would like to explain what MCBs and surge protectors are in simple terms. MCB stands for a miniature circuit breaker. As the name implies, an MCB is an electrical device or component that breaks the circuit. It can break a circuit either intentionally or forced due…
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Geyser switch wiring.
Geyser switch wiring is the process of connecting a geyser to a geyser switch on the DB board for an electric source. I know someone or you may be asking what is he talking about. First things first what comes to your mind when you hear a person say the word geyser. I think you…
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Understanding Solar Energy in Zambia: From Sunlight to Electricity.
What is solar energy? Solar energy is the energy that comes from the sun. The solar energy that comes from the sun is enough to give us all the energy that we need. It is also important to note that all forms of energy. From fossil fuels to wind energy can be traced back to…
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Top 17 benefits of LED lights and fixtures
The benefits of LED lighting fixtures. LED light-emitting diodes lights, have revolutionised the lighting industry,and LED lights have found themselves in wider applications. Both in residential and industrial applications.Therefore I would like to share with you some of the known benefits of LED that have continued to make LED lights of choice. Here is a…
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THE BASICS OF LIGHTING
What is light? Light is that part of the electromagnetic spectrum that, that is seen by your naked eyes.In order for you to understand lighting, I am going to lead you through the basics of light ,that is it terminology. Why the basics. I have decided to talk about the basics of light, because I…