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Surge Arrestors
January 21, 2024
Lightning ground strikes per square km, in South Africa, also known as ground flash density, have more than doubled in the last 15 years Surge arrestors and Lightning arrestors can be combined into the same unit. A surge arrestors purpose is to safely divert overvoltage’s and lightning induced surges...
Is Your Home at Risk?
January 21, 2024
As the world shifts towards sustainable energy solutions, solar power has emerged as a beacon of hope, promising a greener future and reduced carbon footprint. In this global movement towards renewable energy, South Africa has been a frontrunner, harnessing its abundant sunlight to power homes and businesses alike. The...
LCP Solar: Why We Focus on Quality Systems
July 19, 2021
Have you ever wondered why reputable companies focus on quality systems? Well, when it comes to relying on those systems in years to come we come to realise the value thereof. Apart from the fact that renewable installs such as photovoltaics come with legal requirements with respect to installations,...
LCP Roofing: Why We Focus on Quality Systems
July 19, 2021
Have you ever wondered why reputable companies focus on quality systems? Well, when it comes to relying on those systems in years to come we come to realise the value thereof. This short post demonstrates why LCP Solar also follows the same path with quality systems first and foremost....
How We Get The Ball Rolling
July 9, 2021
Your roof is one of the closing structural puzzle pieces needed to complete a building. There is a process, unique to OUR LCP business automation, which we follow before the first screw is driven and the final tile is laid before we sign off the structure that will soon...
10 Keys to Passing a PV Installation Inspection
April 21, 2021
The SANS 10142-1-2 draft standards (for PV Installations) have yet to be published. Many South African standards are thus, also based on IEC and NEC standards. Here’s what you need to know… # 1 – DC Cabling This is the system that carries the sun’s energy from...
Laminated Beams – Do You Know Why Time, Temperature and Moisture Must Be Controlled?
January 13, 2021
We asked our Quality Control Officer, Rynhard Schoeman, at our laminated beam plant to give us a brief overview of the laminated beam production process and the necessary steps that need to be taken to ensure a good quality product. See his synopsis below: During the production phase of...
New Year, Rested and Revitalised
February 14, 2020
January 1st, resolutions and goals are set, but are seldom written down. Will the New Year in fact be the year you become the ‘new you’? Have you put your personal and career goals down on paper? This year, instead of discussing our goals for 2020 in an office...
A Monster Lurks in Monavoni
December 5, 2019
Every so often, we take on a project that stands out from the rest. Sales Rep, Gavin Mostert, reflects on our most recent “monster” project. A roof worthy of its title, it is highly unlikely that a roof of 900m2 in the Monavoni area is found. Waterkloof and Mooikloof...
How 3D Modeling Brings a Design to Life
June 28, 2019
3D Modeling has been used across the globe for many years in all industries. Designers use 3D modeling software to bring their ideas to life; thereby providing their clients with more information than a fixed image could. It brings depth and elegance to their projects. A complex, realistic drawing...