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An important point i missed...start by analyzing your existing load profile and take steps to become energy efficient...before you start blowing tons of cash on a system. a stove for example is the first step...a gas stove is the way to go...i have a full gas stove top and oven...works for us and saves a lot of money...my wife and daughter both bake...people said gas ovens dont work...trust me i eat the stuff that comes out the oven...it works. tinting windows makes a huge difference...especially the ones which get sun in the morning and afternoon. i havent got around to doing it yet...but i want to insulate my roof space...not pink aerolite above the ceiling...i want to insulate below the roof tile...i want to slide piece of insulation between the rafters and secure it below the roof tiles. I have just started installing occupation sensors in the most used rooms in my house...passages entrance etc...kitchen for example the light is always left on...wife complained about it in the beginning ...it takes a few setting adjustments to get the time and sensitivity right...kitchen for example is set for 10 minutes and high sensitivity ...the passage for example is set for 30 seconds...it takes a few adjustments to get it best suited for the family. outside my house is in darkness...i dont want an intruder to see where he is walking...and the cctv picks up a lit screen of a cellphone like a sore thumb...motion sensors connected to lights identify the location of the intruder...what might be a silly thing but...dried leaves make a racket when you walk on them...so do loose stones

last week 300 k was spent on a generator and installation...this week the other properties which are inked to the generator for load shedding...no longer need the generator...now nobody wants to contribute to the installation and maintenance...so a word of warning...be careful if you go into a joint venture. as i mentioned in previous posts...understand what is it is you require and install accordingly. a couple of months ago (just prior to load shedding) we purchase 8 x 105 amp/hr batteries for R1200...on special...that same company is selling batteries for R2300...give it a couple weeks and all those batteries they ordered will be a lot cheaper in a week or 2 ...especially when companies order huge quantities due to the demand as expected last week...the other problem is you will notice they only date the battery the day you collect...some of those batteries could be old already from the last big rush...you never know. I believe solar panels are the way to go with a grid tied inverter (pure sine wave)...no need for huge battery banks to store energy. install enough panels to charge the batteries required and to run appliance which are used during the day (peak period) between around 9 am and 2 pm...and also plan accordingly...run your pool pump between 10 and 2 as one cycle...run your aircons to cool the house and make sure your house is suitably insulated...when you get home the house is cool...if it is a cloudy day it wont be so hot and the solar will not be running efficiently... turn you geyser up to 65 + degrees between that period ...there will be hot water when you get home...etc etc etc ...you get the idea. install enough batteries to maintain power for the essentials...for example cctv...alarms...led lights...adsl/fibre...what i do for customers is install dedicated blue plugs so that the assistant cant plug in the vacuum or iron etc...and position them in key location...you dont need batteries to run the geyser or fridge etc. the fridge freezer will not defrost in a couple hours...so i have a small backup generator (2.2 kva) which i bought after load shedding...for R1000...people were trying to unload them a couple months after the previous load shedding fiasco...if the power goes off for more than 6 hours i use the small genie to keep the fridge going and because i only have a 1 kw element in my geyser it can heat the water at the same time. get your sparkless sparkie to assist you will power requirements and let him help you choose a system which will best suit your needs. a few pointers... make sure that if you buy an inverter it has a built in charger capable of charging the battert bank you choose to install. make sure the inverter is the type you require... non grid or grid tied. make sure the inverter is solar compatible. note that a 12 V system will require 1 battery ...24 volt system will require 2 x 12 VDC batteries and a 48 Volt system will require 4 batteries...etc etc....better to have a higher voltage system but it requires more batteries...which means more to replace. then there is the type of batteries...each with their own pro and cons...lead acid...gel/AGM and lithium...lithium might be the best ...but could be out of the budget...not all of us have R100 k sitting waiting to be spent (i would have already spent it on my dream trek bicycle ) there is no ROI on batteries ...like generators they just cost money. then you need to understand what it cost to produce xyz kw/hr ...way up the odds and generally it doesnt pay to go off the grid with the current price of electricity...however you might want to use the system to run essential parts of your electrical installation or have a tax problem and want to unload a few thousand to reduce your tax burden...or just dont want the hassle of blackouts.

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something to consider...i have installed loads of timers for customers...in fact i had a timer on my own geyser after monitoring it because i wasnt convinced it was in my best interest. what i thought was how am i going to save electricity by installing a timer ...if the geyser has a thermostat which controls the temp...it gets to temp...and switches off. i generally disconnect the timer at customers properties within 2 months of installing them...one example (ther eare mnay)...because the wife gets home from the beach at 13.00 in the afternoon on a saturday after spending a day at the beach...guess what the geyser timer is set for off ...water is cold...because the weekend routine is not the same as the week day routine...people gey up later and shower or bath later...geyser is already turned off...water cant heat up until the next cycle. if you are single person living by yourself...turn the thermostat down (55-60 max) and fit a timer set on 1.5 hrs before shower time and you will always enjoy a warm shower. blankets...i am yet to prove if there is a ROI...lagging pipes i agree 100 %...touch the sheel of your geyser and tell me if you can feel the 55-70 degree water temp inside the tank...there is a thermal seal between the tank and the skin...it may not be the case if you live in a -20 degree climate...or the geyser is outside in the snow. in my house... I dont have a geyser blanket...the geyser has thermal insulation between the tanks the the outer skin...if i were smart i would insulate the pipes between the geyser and the outlet...ever noticed how long you run the tap before it gets warm? or fit a geyser (gas in SA) closer to the bathroom or kitchen...mine is in the middle...silly idea waste of water and heat...hot water cools in the pipe...then wasted again as the tap is switched on. I have replaced my 3 KW element (12 amps) with a 1 KW (4 amps) the reason...if i need to i can use my 22 kva generator to keep my fridge cold and i get warm water...plan to replace with a smaller gas geyser and relocate closer tho the bathroom and do the same for the kitchen...closer and gas....already replaced my stove a couple of years ago (huge saving in electricity...because my wife bakes ...oven is also gas.) i have reconnected my timer...the reason...we have a maid who only uses the hot tap for some reason...after doing a 1 month recording on my house...i found that the geyser literally stayed on all day for some reason...monitored the maids movements during the day....bingo...timer switches the geyser at 7.30 am and on at 4.30 pm...huge saving....now she gets hot water for washing dishes in the morning...by the time i get home in the afternoon the hot water is used up and the water is cold. understand your consumption and regulate accordingly...you can get simple monitors which can be viewed on your PC.

What i did learn over the weekend is how a non grid inverter reacts to heavy loads...it doesnt go down well. what happens is the marine deep cycle lead acid batteries doesnt play nicely when a heavy load is applied. we had a standard house connected to 3 x 5 kva units connected in parrallel with 3 banks of 4 batteries connected in series to make up 48 VDC (300 amp/hr) as required by the inverters. loaded the inverters to 65 % (40 amps on the AC side) ...10 minutes later the units switch the power off...what gets me is and this could be why people say dont use lead acid batteries... thank goodness we werent load shedding...i switched the mains power back on...10 mins later the batteries indicated 100%...it takes more than 10 minutes to charge a flat deep cycle battery ...i know i ran them on my bass boat for years...this is now the challenge...i need to figue out and understand why this happened and if it just means a few tweeks to the setting in the inverter. I have similar setup in a different location...which is only loaded 10-15 % ...we have had power cuts lasting more than 12 hours and the system never cut out....this is where i believe the lithium batteries will shine...because they can maintain a full load for at least 80 of the battery discharge compared to a lead acid only 50 % max and even that drops as the voltage drops . after doing some research i found people complaining that the software used by the axpert/meccer (watch power) is not very reliable...it is better to upgrade or use other software to monitor your system....which can be done remotely. spoke to a few people in the know today...the response was what i expected ...just add more batteries.

A few things i am learning as i go...consider the weight of the solar panels on your roof...shouldnt be a problem...so long as the roof is in good condition...ie no bugs or wood rot...best you check before you buy solar panels...it could be a huge unexpected outlay...especially if you have taken a second bond to go off grid or just fit a ton of solar panels on the roof...and dont forget roof maintenance when required...i am considering building car ports and awnings around my house and garage ...kill 2 birds with one stone...get solar and a car port (very expensive carport practical car port. Installing an axpert/meccer inverter...understand why you use a non grid or grid tied inverter...very import when connected via the solar panels...load direction etc...lots of info on the www....the axpert/meccer software (watchpower) is not the most accurate when load testing the batteries...especially if you do high load tests which indicate the charge left in the batteries...apparently there is better software...i need to do my homework...because as indicated above ...not a good idea to use normal marine deep cycle lead acid batteries...watching a 48 volt system with 12 batteries charge and discharge while loading and recharging the batteries was rather interesting.

the post above was a copy and paste from geewix.co.za the part that i find interesting is the comment about being designed for marine applications only - not for solar charging and discharging.

The Enertec (105AH – 12V) DEEP CYCLE Maintenance Free Batteries. These batteries are designed for backup/marine use only - not for daily SOLAR OFF-GRID charging/discharging Deltec batteries never need water. Antimony-free plates cut electrolyte loss from gassing. Special liquid-gas separator keeps electrolyte inside. No filler caps - so no electrolyte contamination, overwatering or damage in use. Unique wrought lead-calcium grid design means less internal corrosion and efficient current conductivity for more power and longer life. It also cuts gassing, resists overcharge, heat and thermal runaway. Generous electrolyte reserve, factory checked for purity and specific gravity, is sealed in to last the service life of the battery. Technical Info: 105 AH CCA 690 RES CAP 190 DIMENSIONS Size: 330x175x240mm Weight: 26.9KG 2 year warranty for marine or leisure use1 year warranty for inverter use*Please note - there is an additional 1-2 days delivery time to areas outside of Gauteng *Please note - an additional shipping charge of R395 applies owing to the weight of the battery

Battery prices have increased from R1700 to R2300 since last week and the company has no stock...only getting stock on tuesday...this is why i say buying now is a bad idea...people climb on the bandwagon and rip a hole in the public...i need 12 batteries...it is gona cost R7000 more in 1 week. The last load shedding incident (a couple years back) took generator prices from around R3999 for a 5 kva unit to over R12000...then after load shedding back down to around R6000 Plan you power at home wisely...start off small and build the system...but not when load shedding is in full swing...take a good look at the your power consumption at home and start reducing the load...take note of critical power requirements...shuffle the time of the load...if you install solar for example make sure you run your pol pump during max voltage output from the panels...change lights to LED etc ...you get the idea. As i mentioned it is illegal to connect a V-O-V generator into an electrical installation ...however you can run an independent circuit from the generator but not connected to the house electrics...via the DB etc...the reason we call a cord with a plug top on both sides a suicide cord is because it is just that...as people say to me they have been doing it ever since they bought the generator and it works fine doesnt make it any less dangerous.

The big question as everyone struggles with this massive load problem...what do we do...install a generator...an inverter with a few batteries or a solar system. In some cases customers have no choice but to install a generator...no power no revenue...that simple...in some cases the cost to install a generator would cripple and shut down a company due to the huge capital outlay and maintenance...i have a few customer who just dont have that kind of money to throw away...if this load shedding gets any worse it could result in a lot of people being out of work. For some companies its just a few lights and computers...phone line...adsl/fibre and a network .. no big deal an inverter with a pile of batteries and if you have the cash solar panels ...would keep an office going for a day...this is why it is important to consider your office power when doing upgrades or replacing lights...computers etc (printers are always a challenge) ...consider the highest voltage inverter and if you plan to install solar ...make sure the inverter can be tied into the grid (will save money in the long run) For some it is not so simple there is a heating and cooling period...these companies are the ones being affected the most...they dont just loose 2 hours of production...besides the preheat period ...the other consideration is trying to motivate staff who have just been sitting around for 2 hours. Then you have tooling companies...which if the load shedding is operating at a set time as setup...not such a big deal they can shut the machine down 5 minutes before and restart as the power is back on...however some machine run for long periods of time...24 + hours ...like now on the weekend the machines are setup to run for 2 days...now you have to make sure the program is not lost...you need an operator at the machine (profits down the drain) you have to install a backup system...to keep the network and computers operating. We think we got problem because our adsl switches off and we cant log into the hub...consider what the load shedding is doing to companies and how it is going to affect this country...add a union causing problems with strikes/rioting and you have an economy which already has a huge unemployment rate. take a step back and have a good look at what is essential and you really need to work during load shedding( your pool pump doesnt have to run during the load shedding)...you might find a few small tweeks ...like replacing a few lights ...adding a few dedicated blue plug points via an inverter with only 2 batteries (24 vdc system min) .. taking expansion into consideration as funds become available to add more batteries and solar panels...you might find you could be sitting smiling instead of complaining for a small budget. some things you need to consider ...i have noticed people are phoning me asking if a cheap inverter from the auto zone or places like that will work...yes most of them will work because they have a modified sine wave and not a pure sine wave...it depends on what you want to connect...but this is what you have to consider. 600 watt inverter will require a "deep cycle" batteries...yes you can connect your car battery ...but it will not last long and you will damage the battery (car batteries are designed for high torque)..you need to make sure the inverter has a low battery cutoff (above 10.5 volts) if a lead acid battery discharges below 10.5 volt it will damage the battery and reduce the battery cycles considerably...it might even destroy the battery that you cant recharge it...if you purchase a 105 amphr lead acid battery...you will need a decent charger...so that is another consideration... i have found the best way to monitor a battery if you dont have all the right stuff in place like...is to use a analog meter...it has green/yellow and red below the numbers....as the battery reaches the lower end of the yellow you can remove the battery and recharge.

Make sure that people understand where the main switch is to switch off the power to the building...one of the problems with having an auto switching device connected at the incoming supply... This is very important... Generally the electrician will remove the cable from bottom of the main switch feed it into the change over panel...back onto the bussbars...what this means is when you switch off the power ...the generator starts automatically...make sure the switch to isolate the power to the building is accessible and clearly labelled...if the grid power is on or the generator...and there is an emergency stop button which is clearly labelled to switch off the generator if something goes wrong.

With load shedding comes the experts in generators...solar panels...inverters and batteries...with promises that your batteries will last at least 15 years...if you can still find the company which sold you that battery 6 months after load shedding stops....it is a "BAD" time to be buying this kind of stuff...people are taking second bonds on their houses to buy the shyte. It is a good time for us electricians and installers. Understanding the difference between the batteries lead acid...gel and lithium not just the price...is a good idea... sales pitch at the moment is that a 100 amp/hr lead battery will last 3-5 years (R2000 +)...gel 5-10 years (R4000 +)and a lithium 15 years (R9000 +) Lithium batteries are sold as kw/hr ...the reason for this is the cycles. The other sales pitch is money back into the grid...You have to register anything that is grid tied...as soon as you do this the council will be on site the next day to replace you r meter if you dont have a smart meter...the reason for this is the old meters turn backwards during the period the solar system is generating power and change as soon as it stops. The return on your investment...money claimed from the council could also get interesting...ie the council charges you R1.70 per kw/hr (Durban council rate)...if they do give you money back ...it will only be around 70 c ...the other R1.00 are expenses the council have to pay ...my 2 c worth ...they will come up with a levy to compensate for revenue lost. very interesting article ...read it before you buy a battery with a 15 year warranty...if a lithium battery has a max cycle of 4000 it would be possible to last 15 years if it cycles a certain amount of times per year. https://www.victronenergy.com/blog/2015/03/30/batteries-lithium-ion-vs-agm/ This is also an interesting video. Solar panels seem to be the way forward for now (new tech everyday) the cost to buy them has dropped...a g"grid tied inverter is something worth looking into if you dont want to go off the grip (i personally wouldnt) batteries are expensive...plan this part wisely...it might not pay you to install lots of batteries (huge expense to replace) If you do go the generator route...make sure you go diesel and big enough to run the house...we installed a unit yesterday...quiet...output voltage smooth ...digital display with all the info pure sine wave on the display...volts...amps...power...harmonics etc...just something to think about...especially if you install it at the office...an auto change over switch will mean the generator will start at 10 pm and run for the time period the power is off...so be aware of the diesel being wasted if nobody is at the office...why lighting and computers connected to a solar system with backups batteries is not a bad option... the higher the voltage the less the current...something to consider when investing in an inverter...12-24-36 and 48 volt units...the catch for example a 48 volt system requires 4 batteries in series to replace. I am not saying it is all bad...just do your homework before you take a second bond for R150k +++) to go off the grid.

there is a charger unit you can fit to the front wheel of your bicycle to charge lights....they should make one to fit the back wheel ...you can attach the bike to the trainer and walla light and maybe even run zwift

Found a company today which supplies solar panels...mppt inverter units and yip lithium battery packs...no surprise they have a 3 week lead time ...which i believe as people find out about them is gona go to a lot longer.

A heads up...Triton not a good choice at this point in time...i managed to contact vermont sales with regards to getting more sanding sleeves...it seems i am stuck with a sander which nobody offers spares or replacement sleeves....it is a non standard size...so nobody stocks a replacement...look like i am stuck with 2 sided carpet tape and thinners...to remove (it removes the sticky stuff pretty quick) could explain why they are unloading these... https://www.onedayonly.co.za/450w-oscillating-spindle-sander-3.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwpsLkBRDpARIsAKoYI8wCIqCq9WwpICW3KPH2RqeTRUGa9J8Pw8QO1-CjA28ocvIXzyB1hx4aAgRBEALw_wcB

Apparently if the price they are paying for coal and rubble at the moment is anything to go by...it would just twice the man on the street would be paying....and they are not prepared to name and shame according to the person being interviewed.

You just have to watch SABC news if you want to see how bad it really is...3 days to restore the 40 % of power plants down at the moment they say...experts in the field say more like 5 years to fix the problem. You know when a panel is put together to handle the issues...but the panel are not suitably qualified or experienced to tackle the task at hand...so they are employing the services of suitably qualified people to sit in for them...it sounds like it all just costs us more money. The joke of it all...i go to find out about solar panels etc and the so called people in the know selling the stuff have this big figue to try scare you away for some really dumb reason...the person ispoke to gave me a figue of R60 000 plus plus plus...my question to him was why not come up with an affordable solution for more people...in other words offer a basic kit which can expand as funds come available...not everyone has R60 k plus to throw at a solar solution in one hit...R15 k with a 2 year payment plan sounds more realistic for joe soap. Maybe the government should be encouraging people to go solar...it seems to be the only way forward and the most realistic....and solar with the least amount of batteries...because the batteries is not only an environment issue to dispose of them...they are also a huge expense every 3-7 years. I did so homework last night and spoke to a man about a solar panel and how to go about reducing my electricity and providing my house with power during load shedding. This is what we came up with... big 36 volt solar panels x 4 per 1300 watt grid tie inverter (imported directly from china) at a cost of R10 000 per set including delivery using a courier service...delivered in 7 - 14 working days...to add as i can afford...these grid tie inverters will sink with the main power ...i am told it is illegal to push power back into the system and make your meter turn backwards...your metro will replace your meter at your cost if you want to do it the legal route...during the day the solar will supply power to appliances in the house ie fridge...pool pump etc the more panels the more money you save or more you pump back into the grid...my thoughts are to design the setup to optimize the panels to the load required during the day to stop the meter rather than push power back into the grid...apparently it is not worth the hassle...metro will only pay back a small amount...for example 70c of the R1.70 you are billed in Durban...i am told the other R1.00 is for "costs" to the metro. 2 x 12v 100 amp/hr batteries (making up a 24 v system ...36 would be better but then the replace cost for 4 batteries required becomes and issue again) to keep the electronics and light going during load shedding.

Trying to figue out a cost effective method of powering my house...not only for load shedding...but a way to have a pure sine wave feeding my electronics at home. No return on investment installing a generator...starts costing as you install it...what seems common...people dont maintain the generator so the day you need it...carb is blocked or diesel requires bleeding...so it is off to the generator service guy and you end up with another bill. ...plus the fuel costs and services....etc etc...for those 12 hours blackouts...and the fridge needs to run etc...a generator is a good way to get all those heavier loads up and running...not forgetting the terrible distorted sine wave it produces. So then we look at an inverter connected to the mains charging batteries ...pure sine wave...an investment? ...i would think so...not only are you providing a pure sine wave...if installed correctly...could also save your electronic devices/hadrd drives etc from minor over voltages or dips...much like installing an online pure sine wave UPS back in the old days...connected via batteries...thats where it starts getting expensive and replacing the batteries ever 5 -7 years becomes a huge capital out lay. Now we look at a solar setup...add an charger unit/inverter and a pile of batteries and you in for around R60 000...for a 6 kva unit....my response would be too expensive...and not an option for a home.. So i have been thinking cut out a pile of batteries and your 5-7 years huge capital outlays is no longer a nightmare from hell...but then why waste the money installing only solar panels if you are not home during the day and your max demand is in the evening from around 5 pm...by that time the sun is already going down...now that i am looking into finding a solution for my own house...it got me thinking. Here are my thoughts for my house. An affordable outlay...sell one of my bicycles (R20k ) and invest the money into my house...buy a start kit ...by this i mean 1 or 2 solar panels to get me started...a solar charger/pure sine wave inverter (24 volt)...and just 2 batteries (12 volt 100 amp/hr) ... the system will run all the electronics in the house with the the battery as a backup...the alarm...which will be linked to the phone app so that i can control everything from my phone...open and close gates etc...cctv system also connected to an app for remote viewing...to check the gate which will also be controlled by the phone...control LED lights around the house...ADSL router and the TV...so no matter if there is load shedding or not...all this stuff will have power. The solar panel will feed power into the house during the day and charge the batteries...depending on the size and quantity of the panels the more stuff will run...fridge...pool pump etc and as more panels are added so feed more items...to a point that hopefully it will start turning my meter backwards ( i told i am not allowed to do this)...there was talk at one stage about getting a refund...i cant see that happening...i believe we will be taxed before we are credited. These are just my thoughts...please share your thoughts or ideas...i might be way off the mark.

Instead of using two side carpet tape i tried some duct tape...cut the sand paper to the correct width...stuck the duct tape to the inside of the sand paper and walla ...it worked and i made a long roll and cut it into shorter pieces (did try it...but not sure if it is going to last might put a cable tie at the top)...just collected 300 mm wide x 10 m of sandpaper from magnet for the drum sander (cheapest place for klingspor in kzn) so i have a pile of off cuts. Anyone know where i can get the tape they use on those spindal sander sleeves ? A word of warning....if you do try the duct tape method...make sure you secure the top with a cable tie of a thin strip of duct tape at the top of the sleeve...eeeesih otherwise if you slide the wood up and it hooks the top of the sleeve...boooom there goes your sleeve.

My 2 routers mounted under the table have been working flat out...Triton (TRA001) router about ready fro the bin...went in for repairs..the height adjustment plastic goodie broke...battled to get spares...then eventually i contacted vermont sales and had a go at them...parts were ordered and fitted...now the bearings are shot....maktec works twice as hard...jut had the bearings replaced ...going strong again. You want a strong router for under the table...i highly recommend the MT360...it is a very basic machine...but plenty strong. the triton TRA001 because i wanted the micro adjustment goodies...for DIY work...no problem. makita RP 2301 FCX ...what a beast...man this thing cuts through anything... i am running a 10 mm bit with a 16 mm guide bush with a template...i was cutting through 18 mm shutterboard in 1 pass...i stopped doing it because it is hard work pushing it...now i do 2 passes...cuts through the shutter board like a hot knife through butter. while i am raving about tools...i got the new 154 makita impact driver...looks like the little bosch 10.8 volts machines are going to be looking for a new home i find it has too many settings...i am going to get the older 152 impact driver...just need to find some more small makita batteries...nothing worse than using a super light weight machine with a 3 or 5 amp/hr battery hanging off it.

I have a small problem...i seem to have misplaced the second smallest rubber sleeve for my triton oscillating sander...and if anyone know where to buy the sand paper sleeves...i use the 3rd and 4th sleeve the most...but you have to buy a pack...i did try using 2 sided carpet tape to attach some loose sand paper...it just becomes a mission to replace the sand paper. A heads up...dont waste your money on a adendorff 16" drum sander especially if you gona use it a lot...what a piece of junk...i literally have duct tape holding it together. https://www.adendorff.co.za/product/mac-afric-16-electric-drum-sander-stand/

My condolences. The person who killed Jared and Richard walks free after 1 month in Jail...the best in the business attended the scene within the hour of the accident...the suspect was escorted to hospital well withing the time...but there was an excuse that there was no doctor at the hospital to take blood etc etc. Bounty hunting comes to mind...but even that seems a waste...what you gona do with the person once you find them.

I am just glad that my equipment used to keep my business operational is "SA ready (battery/gas or manually operated) The only time the load shedding affects my business...is when i dont plan my day around the load shedding...for breakdowns etc. For construction we have what we need to operate without eskom. At home we lived off the grid for 8 months...so load shedding just stops the meter turning for 2 hours (money saving)

This was an interesting read. "Whatever the State Capture under the former President it is child's play when compared to the open shameless rape that is about to happen right under our noses for a vital and necessary service for the average South African Ramaphosa (South Africa's President) is married to Patrice Motsep e's Sister - Tshepo Motsepe Jeff Radebe (South Africa's Renewable Energy Minister is married to Patrice Motsepe's Sister - Bridgette Motsepe Radebe So both the president and Energy Minister are married to sisters of a Man who own the biggest and leading Energy Company in the country African Rainbow Energy & Power (AREP). Brian Dames is the CEO of African Rainbow Energy and Power (Pty) Ltd (AREP). He is the former Group CEO of Eskom. In December 2018, Brain Dames resigned from the Eskom Sustainability Task Team due to conflict of interest. AREP investment or business strategy is on Generation, Transmission and Distribution. Eskom according to President Ramaphosa SONA 2019 will be broken down into Generation, Transmission and Distribution. Breaking Eskom into 3 entities exactly matching to AREP's strategy raises eyebrows. AREP is ran by a former Group CEO of Eskom who was initially in the Eskom Sustainability Task Team raises more eyebrows. The fact that all these decision makers are related is mind-blowing. The fact that Energy Minister Jeff Radebe has refused to release the names of the owners of 27 Independent Power Producers (IPPs) who have entered into multi-billion-rand agreements with government is unscrupulous. Then the President authorizes an energy deal with independent power producers (IPP) Then the Minister of Energy Signs that deal worth an estimates 56 billion Now the next thing is to create a falsified energy crises in the country that will be so severe that business will take a serious hit for example the new load shedding schedule In order to render Eskom incapacitated The bigger plan is to intentionally, purposefully create and promulgate a plan that Eskom is incapacitated so that the brothers in-Laws are set for a in your face take over of this crucial South African asset. Wake up South Africa before it's too late elections are coming up. WAKE UP."

looks like the hockey team is gona win