As electricity prices continue to rise in South Africa, understanding how your electricity bill works isn’t just helpful—it’s essential. Whether you’re a homeowner, landlord, or small business owner, decoding your electricity charges can lead to smarter energy habits and real savings. This post walks you through the basics of your bill, new 2025 tariff updates…
Electricity powers our homes, businesses, and industries, but truly understanding how it works starts with four essential concepts: volts, amps, watts, and power factor. This guide explains these basics and shows why power factor plays a critical role in electrical efficiency and cost management. What Is a Volt? A volt (V) measures the electrical potential…
Conclusion: Electrical Installation Laws: What You Need to Know to stay Compliant As we wrap up our three-part series on electrical compliance in South Africa, it’s clear: understanding the basics is just the start. From essential laws to real-world penalties, we’ve covered why compliance isn’t optional — it’s critical for safety, legal standing, and even…
Part 3: Staying Safe – A Real-World Guide to Electrical Compliance Introduction In the first two parts of this series, we unpacked the laws that govern South Africa’s electrical systems and the harsh realities of ignoring them. Now, let’s shift gears and focus on the bright side: the practical steps you can take to ensure…
Part 2: Playing with Fire: The Price of Non-Compliance Introduction In our first instalment, we walked through South Africa’s electrical safety laws – the rulebook designed to keep us all safe. Now, let’s talk about what happens when you decide those rules are more like suggestions. Spoiler alert: it’s not pretty. Installing non-approved electrical equipment…
