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About: Bokamoso Electrical & Refrigeration is a company based in Letlhabile, Brits that provides electrical services and solar panel installation. The company has been operational for over 10 years and has a team of qualified and experienced electricians. Bokamoso Electrical & Refrigeration is committed to providing quality services at competitive prices.
Good day. The glass top of the stove broke, and I need a replacement. Do you perhaps have a spare or know where I can purchase one (new/2nd hand), instead of replacing the whole stove. Then I also need someone to look at the stove plates that are not working. Dimension of glass top cm broad and cm wide. An AEG stove DEFY Gemini
I am looking to cover 80% of our electricity bill from solar. dont want to go off the grid. we have a North west facing building in bramley park johannesbur. Our peak power demand is 18kW. the highest dailey consumption rate is KW with an everage closer to KW. our consumption hours are from 7:00-17:00. I am looking for approxametly 45 panels (W each), with a 20KW inverter. no batterries. please may i get some quotes
I have a solar system installed in my house and want to register it by Eskom. I had an electrical engineer at my house for the assessment and I was informed that there were no light indicators on my inverter, breakers were not marked, etc. I feel that I'm consuming too much electricity and that the solar system has no affect.
Hi I have a client who has 3 x DB"s That needs to be rewired and circuit breakers to be replaced. I also need a COC and an inverter to be installed for the lighting/plugs for the inside of the shopping centre. I urgently need a qualified electrician to do a survey of the DB's/ Inverter so that I can submit a formal quotation. Thanks
Looking to install an electricity prepaid sub meter in our granny flat. We currently have an Eskom prepaid main meter which the entire property runs off. We'd like to get our tenant off our electricity grid and be responsible for their own electricity. Please can I have a quote and how the process will work in the most simplified terms as possible. Please email or whatsapp message. I cannot take calls during my work hours. Thank you.
The house is to accommodate 20 students in 12 rooms who need two stoves, four Microwaves, four geysers, two washing machines, ten medium size fridges, 20 internal and 10 external security lights and 40 double room plugs, an electric fence. Not all activities requiring electric power simultaneously: stoves are used 2hrs morning (6-8 am) and 2 hrs evening (5-7 pm); Geysers are to be timed twice for 2 hrs (4-6 am & 6-8 pm); no hot water in kitchen sinks or hand wash basins.
Project Title: Comprehensive Renovation of a 3-Bedroom House Project Overview: This project involves a comprehensive renovation of a 3-bedroom house, focusing on upgrading the electrical, plumbing, ceiling, and painting systems. The goal is to modernize the house, improve its functionality, and enhance its aesthetic appeal. Scope of Work: Electrical: 1. Rewiring: Replace the existing electrical wiring with new, insulated copper wiring, ensuring compliance with the latest electrical codes and regulations. 2. New Lighting: Install new LED lighting fixtures throughout the house, including: - Ceiling lights in the living room, kitchen, and bedrooms - Table lamps in the bedrooms and living room - Outdoor lights around the perimeter of the house 3. Power Outlets: Add new power outlets in the bedrooms, living room, and kitchen, ensuring convenient access to power sources. 4. Electrical Panel: Upgrade the electrical panel to a new, -amp panel, providing a safe and reliable electrical supply. Plumbing: 1. New Water Heater: Install a new, energy-efficient water heater, providing a reliable and cost-effective hot water supply. 2. Fix Leaks: Repair any leaks under the sinks, toilets, and around the water heater, ensuring no water damage or waste. 3. New Faucets: Install new, low-flow faucets in the kitchen and bathrooms, providing a water-efficient and modern plumbing system. 4. Toilet Replacement: Replace the existing toilets with new, low-flow toilets, ensuring a water-efficient and environmentally friendly plumbing system. 5. Drainage System: Inspect and clean the drainage system, ensuring proper water flow and preventing clogs. Ceiling: 1. Ceiling Repair: Repair any water damage or stains on the ceiling, ensuring a smooth and even surface. 2. New Ceiling Tiles: Install new, acoustic ceiling tiles in the living room, kitchen, and bedrooms, providing a modern and noise-reducing ceiling system. 3. Ceiling Painting: Paint the ceiling with a new, white coat, ensuring a bright and clean appearance. Painting: 1. Wall Painting: Paint the walls with a new, neutral color, ensuring a modern and fresh appearance. 2. Trim Painting: Paint the trim, doors, and windows with a new, white coat, providing a crisp and clean finish. 3. Ceiling Painting: Paint the ceiling with a new, white coat, ensuring a bright and clean appearance. Materials and Equipment: - Electrical materials: - Copper wiring - LED lighting fixtures - Power outlets - Electrical panel - Plumbing materials: - Water heater - Faucets - Toilets - Drainage pipes - Ceiling materials: - Acoustic ceiling tiles - Paint - Painting materials: - Paint - Brushes - Rollers Labor and Subcontractors: - Electrical contractor - Plumbing contractor - Ceiling installer - Painter - Laborers for demolition and cleanup Timeline: The project is expected to take 8 weeks to complete, weather permitting. The timeline will be divided into the following phases: 1. Demolition and Cleanup: 1 week 2. Electrical and Plumbing: 2 weeks 3. Ceiling Installation: 1 week 4. Painting: 2 weeks 5. Final Inspection and Completion: 1 week Budget: The budget for the project is R ,, inclusive of all materials, labor, and permits. Assumptions and Dependencies: 1. Permits: The contractor will obtain all necessary permits and approvals before commencing work. 2. Weather: The project timeline assumes favorable weather conditions. Any delays due to inclement weather will be communicated to the client. 3. Client Availability: The client will provide access to the property as required and will be available to answer questions and provide feedback throughout the project. 4. Hidden Defects: The contractor will not be responsible for any hidden defects or damages discovered during the project. Any additional work required to address these issues will be billed separately.
Looking for a residential system of 12 KW using sunsynk / deye / victron inverter (or similar calibre) and 3-4 5KWh pylontech lithium batteries (or similar calibre). Have about m2 of roof (floorspace under roof [not including slant] need to measure properly). Also need installation in Cape Town as soon as is practical. Please provide some options on a sliding scale of cost from low to high varying the capacity (e.g. number of batteries / panels) and quality of equipment (e.g. brand of inverter / batteries). Many thanks
Solar back up power for a double storey residential property. The property has gas stove, solar geyser and pool heater however, the electric fence, jacuzzi and pool pump are using electricity. The important items to back up is the security system including alarm, cameras, lights, gate and garage door motors, lights and household appliances such as the fridge. Thank you.
2 Bedroom wooden house +- 16 km outside Bronkhorstspruit on the old Pretoria road. I am also interested in a solar borehole pump but are not sure of the meters Currently, in town we are using about R prepaid electricity per month, including a geyser. I would like to install a gas and solar geyser