An idea for ending loadshedding

[Derlyn]

Great topic Derek
It’s like Ians suggest “planning” Everyone needs to start planning even if it’s just a gas hob or a solar geyser, but you cannot afford to do nothing and wait for Eskom. I started last year by installing a solar geyser and shortly after installing solar panels and inverter, it was expensive but by planning I still managed to keep costs reasonably low and have not looked back since. People complain off the cost of excessive prices but if you are an electrician you already have the advantage to do your own installation and save thousands.
I saw a big drop in my Eskom bill and think why did I never do this earlier. I have now after a year taken some of the savings and plough it into more solar power.
The way I see it as soon as Ramaphosa is thrown out the next president will again have different priorities, so we all need to become self sufficient.

Yes Sir

Gas stove - done

No hot water geyser - done

That's already half the battle won.

All lights are 12v. No solar panel or wind charger. Supply is from 2 crocodile clamps onto the car's battery in the garage. Total 40 Watts. Battery charges tomorrow when I drive down the road.

Already totally off grid as far as water is concerned. Still the best investment that I've made. A good water harvesting and storage system.

My next move will be a solar panel and small inverter to supply only the 0.37 Kw water pump and the fridge when there's a blackout.

I have negotiated with the boss that the washing machine does not need a standby supply.

Like I said, I have taken reasonable steps to use as little Municipal electricity as possible, but there's always room for improvement.


Cheers and peace out ... Derek