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Why You Need a UPS for Your TV

Power interruptions are annoying when watching your favourite live TV show, but they can also cause expensive and sometimes irreversible damage to your electronics. As South Africa faces load shedding and grid instability, with...

5 Best Camping Sites Near Camps Bay Beach

If you're looking for the perfect camping spots near Camps Bay Beach in Cape Town, you’re in luck. Surrounded by breathtaking mountains and pristine beaches, these campsites offer a blend of rugged beauty and...

How Long Does a UPS Battery Usually Last?

Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) batteries are essential for backup power in South Africa, where power outages are a common challenge. These backup power units are crucial solutions for maintaining power during outages. Understanding how...

What are the New Load-shedding Stages From 8-16?

The NRS Association of South Africa recently announced new load-shedding stages, extending from Stages 8-16. The update comes as South Africa faces increasing threats to energy access and a struggling electric grid.  Below, learn what...

Gas or Electric Stove: Which Is Cheaper to Run?

Gas and electric stoves use different energy sources to cook your food. But which one is cheaper in the long run? By analysing the initial appliance costs, energy costs over time, cooking efficiency, durability,...

What Is the Best Food To Bring to a Picnic?

The best food to bring on a South African picnic is entirely subjective. It depends on what your group prefers, where your tastes lie, and even where you’re picnicking. If you’re preparing for a...

What Is a Hybrid Solar System?

With more and more consumers searching for sustainable and efficient energy solutions, hybrid solar systems are emerging as the perfect solution.  Hybrid solar power systems balance the benefits of solar energy with the convenience of...

What is kVa?

If you’re like most people, you’re familiar with watts and kilowatts from purchasing home appliances and kilowatt-hours (kWh) from your electricity bills. But what about volt-amperes (Va) and kilovolt-amperes (kVA)? No? You’re not alone. Unless you’ve been shopping...

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