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[ { "title": "PRODUCT NEWS | Marechal Motor Connections", "nid": "525", "body": "\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/solutions-electrical/index.php\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMarechal Electric\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u00A0works closely with EPC\u2019s, OEM\u2019s and Panel Builders, across most industries such as Mining, Oil \u0026amp; Gas, Tunnels, Water \u0026amp; Waste, Food \u0026amp;Bev, Ports \u0026amp; Marinas and Atex / Hazardous areas (Zone 1, 2, 21 \u0026amp; 22)\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EOffering Low Voltage Electrical Connections and solutions up to 1000V and 1250A in Industrial and ATEX/IECEx Environments.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESpecialising in the design and manufacture of Industrial Plugs and Sockets for over 68 Years.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EMOTOR CONNECTIONS with the \u003C/u\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u00A0\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EDECONTACTOR\u2122\u003C/u\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESecure your maintenance operations and reduce production downtime!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EInstalled close to a motor or a machine, \u003Cb\u003EMarechal Electric\u00A0\u003C/b\u003Eproducts protect operators from accidental start-ups of electrical machines, and secure the following functions:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELoad breaking: separation of the contacts:\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMaintenance disconnection: visible load current interruption of the motor\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEmergency disconnection: \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003Ebreaking under load\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPadlocking: for your \u003Cstrong\u003ELOTO\u003C/strong\u003E (Lockout Tagout) procedures\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELimit Machine Downtimes When spare motors are fitted with MARECHAL\u00AE devices, any mechanical staff member can change a motor with complete safety.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMarechal Electric\u003C/strong\u003E\u0027s\u00A0Flagship product the DECONTACTOR\u2122 (IP69), is a plug-and-play device that combines isolation and power in one compact unit \u2013 (\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EDisconnect on load up to 250A\u003C/u\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E)\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhere operator safety is guaranteed, portability and downtime required.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERESOURCES:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/download/marechal-brochure-motor-connections-en.pdf\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDOWNLOAD\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/a\u003E the Motor Connections brochure\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjaggykVAEs\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWATCH\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/a\u003E a quick video on Safe Motor Plugging\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:hello@magnetgroup.co.za?subject=Marechal Enquiry\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECHAT\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/a\u003E to us for more information on the Marechal Electric range of products and solutions\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:hello@magnetgroup.co.za?subject=Marechal Enquiry\u0022\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\u0022Marechal \u0022 data-entity-type=\u0022file\u0022 data-entity-uuid=\u0022a69fc989-9206-48a6-b3a3-49d650f24d75\u0022 src=\u0022/cms/drupal8-magnetgroup/sites/default/files/inline-images/Picture1_3.png\u0022 class=\u0022align-center\u0022 /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n", "created": "Aug 2021", "terms": "Electrical, Products" }, { "title": "READ | A guide to commercial solar power systems - pt 2", "nid": "524", "body": "\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:hello@magnetgroup.co.za?subject=Solar Enquiry\u0022\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\u0022commercial solar\u0022 data-entity-type=\u0022file\u0022 data-entity-uuid=\u00223c80feb7-67c5-4e34-91bd-693f9aae010d\u0022 height=\u0022229\u0022 src=\u0022/cms/drupal8-magnetgroup/sites/default/files/inline-images/hydrologic-rooftop-solar-installation-agt-1200x500.jpg\u0022 width=\u0022550\u0022 class=\u0022align-center\u0022 /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EConsidering investing in a solar system for your business? Then this series is for you!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/news.php?type=articles\u0026amp;name=READ--A-guide-to-commercial-solar-power-systems---pt-1\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPart 1:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\nCommon sizes breaks for commercial-sized solar systems\u003Cbr /\u003E\nCommercial solar designs and layouts\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPart 2:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EExpectations you should have for your solar installer\u003Cbr /\u003E\nInverters in a commercial-sized solar system\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPart 3:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\nMonitoring and maintenance of your commercial solar system\u003Cbr /\u003E\nFinancing a commercial solar system\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat should you expect from the initial meeting with a prospective solar installer?\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAny reputable commercial solar installer will first begin by conducting an energy profile analysis on your property.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou can expect this analysis to commence with a request to review your electricity bills. The installer should request to see at least a year\u2019s worth of electricity bills. He will inspect these to see the tariff your business is on, and analyse interval data in order to accurately project paybacks.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYour electricity bills are also used to calculate the energy consumption during daylight hours \u2013 especially in winter. This will allow the installer to determine what\u2019s more important \u2013 roof space or what you, as the customer, actually need. For example, you may need a 100kW system, but only able to fit 50kW on your roof \u2013 an energy profile analysis will be able to definitively tell you if it\u2019s still worthwhile going ahead.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOther expectations for an initial meeting with a solar installer include conversation around understanding your business needs and goals, as well as a discussion on the various financing solutions available.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInverters in a commercial-sized solar system\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBroadly speaking, there are three options when it comes to choosing a solar inverter setup for a commercial-scale job:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPower optimisers\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMicro inverters\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EChained string inverters\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELarge central inverters\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECost is key in a commercial system. Micro inverters carry a 20% premium in price over conventional string inverters, but offer a variety of safety and performance benefits.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOptimiser systems on the other hand offer a great balance between micro inverters and string inverters. Optimisers strike the perfect balance between performance vs cost, while out performing string inverters and still being more cost effective than Micro Inverters.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESome of the benefits of Optimisers include:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFuture proofing the system and design should you need to expand in the future\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFuture proofing your panels should you need to change a few panels a few year\u2019s down the line, optimisers can virtually accept any panel size and any brand\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen dealing with solar installations on the commercial scale, it could be difficult to justify such an expense to your business for micro inverters (for example) compared to a string inverter system that will effectively produce almost the same power.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EString inverters represent a more cost-effective option \u2013 but some commercial installers may tend to lean towards chaining residential-sized inverters together, instead of using one large central inverter.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThis preference is for a variety of reasons:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFew commercial roofs suit a huge single array, and multiple smaller inverters gives design flexibility with different strings (MPPT\u2019s)\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAccess. It\u2019s much easier to move and install briefcase-sized inverters compared to a central inverter that is the size of a small room \u2013 especially if you need to use heavy machinery to lift and position it.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERedundancy. One failure doesn\u2019t cripple the entire system.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EUltimately, it is up to the solar installer to make their recommendation based on your unique situation, and for you to decide whether you want a \u2018no frills\u2019 system or a work of electrical engineering art on your roof.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/solutions-solar/news.php?type=articles\u0026amp;name=LEARN--The-World-of-Inverters\u0022\u003ELEARN\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E more about inverters.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWe provide trusted commercial solar solutions\u2026\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/download/commercial-solar-offer-2020.pdf\u0022\u003EDOWNLOAD\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E our brochure!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:hello@magnetgroup.co.za?subject=Solar Enquiry\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECHAT\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/a\u003E to us for more information.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESource: \u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.solarquotes.com.au/commercial-solar-guide.html\u0022\u003Ehttps://www.solarquotes.com.au/commercial-solar-guide.html\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n", "created": "Aug 2021", "terms": "Solar, Education" }, { "title": "PRODUCT NEWS | MARS Explosion Proof LED Luminaires", "nid": "523", "body": "\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:hello@magnetgroup.co.za?subject=MARS Enquiry\u0022\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\u0022MARS Ex Proof Range\u0022 data-entity-type=\u0022file\u0022 data-entity-uuid=\u0022833799a6-2536-49a0-af8d-e460182d8698\u0022 height=\u0022317\u0022 src=\u0022/cms/drupal8-magnetgroup/sites/default/files/inline-images/MARS%20Ex%20Range.png\u0022 width=\u0022509\u0022 class=\u0022align-center\u0022 /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ELED lighting has come to hazardous locations, and the MARS range of explosion proof\u00A0LED luminaires is setting the industry standard for safety, performance and efficiency.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMARS EX Bay XP LED Highbay\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E- IP65\u003Cbr /\u003E\n- Zones 21 \u0026amp; 22\u003Cbr /\u003E\n- Withstand temperatures of up to 55\u00B0C\u003Cbr /\u003E\n- 5 year warranty\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/download/m-ex-bay.pdf\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDOWNLOAD\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/a\u003E the brochure\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OK_-xzv7bi8\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWATCH\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/a\u003E the video\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMARS EX Dustproof\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E- IP66\u003Cbr /\u003E\n- Zones 21 \u0026amp; 22\u003Cbr /\u003E\n- Withstand temperatures of up to 65\u00B0C\u003Cbr /\u003E\n- 5 year warranty\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/download/m-ex-dustproof-brochure-2022.pdf\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDOWNLOAD\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/a\u003E the brochure\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCaaylhq9bQ\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWATCH\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/a\u003E the video\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EExclusively distributed by Magnet\u003C/strong\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:hello@magnetgroup.co.za?subject=MARS Enquiry\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECHAT\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/a\u003E to us for a MARS solution for your facility!\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n", "created": "Aug 2021", "terms": "Lighting, Products, MARS" }, { "title": "LEARN | Understanding Industrial Lighting Compliance", "nid": "516", "body": "\u003Cp\u003EIn this article, we outline some important \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/solutions-lighting/index.php\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Elighting\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/a\u003E standards that industries are required to comply with in South Africa.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:hello@magnetgroup.co.za?subject=Lighting Enquiry\u0022\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\u0022Industrial lighting\u0022 data-entity-type=\u0022file\u0022 data-entity-uuid=\u0022820ebb72-e66e-4e1c-b01d-2771b25c44ae\u0022 height=\u0022387\u0022 src=\u0022/cms/drupal8-magnetgroup/sites/default/files/inline-images/what-is-industrial-lighting.jpg\u0022 width=\u0022689\u0022 class=\u0022align-center\u0022 /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat are Lighting Standards that Industries must comply with?\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe lighting standards that industries must comply with in South Africa are stated in Act No. 85 of 1993 in the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act. It states that for a lighting design, the following must apply:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAll employers are required to ensure that:\u003C/strong\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\tEvery workplace in their undertaking must be illuminated with the illuminance value that is stated in the regulations. Furthermore, specialized lighting must be installed in areas that require it so that employees are able to perform such tasks irrespective of the work being listed in the schedule or not.\u00A0\u003Cbr /\u003E\n\t\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEmployers are also required to ensure that:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe average illuminance at any floor level in a workplace within five metres of a task (working area) is not less than one fifth of the average illuminance on that task.\u003Cbr /\u003E\n\t\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGlare that is experienced in the workplace must be reduced to a level so that it does not impair vision.\u003Cbr /\u003E\n\t\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe lighting on rotating machinery is such that the hazard of a stroboscopic effect is eliminated.\u003Cbr /\u003E\n\t\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELuminaires and lamps that are installed in the workplace must be kept clean. If they are defective, then the luminaire or lamp must be replaced or repaired.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003EAccording to SANS 10114-1, the lighting installations must compensate for human limitations, as safe conditions are of primary importance in any inhabited environment. It has been identified that factors such as glare, visual fatigue and harsh shadows have contributed to accidents where illumination had been involved. Therefore, if the visual performance is improved in an area, it will increase the probability of a person detecting a potential hazard, and thus avoiding it.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003EThe table below, obtained from SANS 10114, is a generalization of illuminance ranges and should be used for guidance when designing illumination systems.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:hello@magnetgroup.co.za?subject=Lighting Enquiry\u0022\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\u0022Figure 1\u0022 data-entity-type=\u0022file\u0022 data-entity-uuid=\u0022a84d4873-de15-4fcf-af85-4018ceb6d149\u0022 src=\u0022/cms/drupal8-magnetgroup/sites/default/files/inline-images/Figure%201.jpg\u0022 class=\u0022align-center\u0022 /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt should be noted that the lower values of the range stated above may be used when:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe reflectance or contrast is unusually high.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESpeed or accuracy is not important.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe task is only performed occasionally.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIs your plant illuminated according to the standards set out by the Occupational Health and Safety Act of South Africa and SANS 10114-1?\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:hello@magnetgroup.co.za?subject=Lighting Enquiry\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECHAT\u003C/strong\u003E \u003C/a\u003Eto us for a site audit and assistance with ensuring your facility is compliant!\u003C/p\u003E\n", "created": "Jul 2021", "terms": "Lighting, Education" }, { "title": "READ | Benefits of changing to LED lighting", "nid": "517", "body": "\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003EIf you\u2019re in the dark about the benefits of switching to \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/solutions-lighting/index.php\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELED\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/a\u003E, then this quick article with enlighten you on just that! We also outline LED IP Ratings and end off with a brief discussion on the benefits of IP69K.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:hello@magnetgroup.co.za?subject=Lighting Enquiry\u0022\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\u0022LED in factories\u0022 data-entity-type=\u0022file\u0022 data-entity-uuid=\u0022f320632e-9a9d-46f3-aa72-5d38dc3b4a38\u0022 src=\u0022/cms/drupal8-magnetgroup/sites/default/files/inline-images/warehouse-cat-top-banner.jpg\u0022 class=\u0022align-center\u0022 /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhy are Industries rapidly changing to LED technology?\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHealth and Safety: \u003C/strong\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere are several physical ailments that result from poor lighting in the workplace and this ranges from migraines to eye strain. This is due to poor light quality which has high blue-light waves. Blue-light waves are among the shortest, highest energy wavelengths in the visible light spectrum. Because they are shorter, these \u0022Blue\u0022 or High Energy Visible (HEV) wavelengths flicker more easily than longer, weaker wavelengths. This kind of flickering creates a glare that can reduce visual contrast and affect sharpness and clarity. Good quality LEDs have a better balanced light output which tries to emulate natural white light.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\tThe introduction of LED lighting in the workplace will allow for a better performance from the employee, extend wakefulness and support positive moods. A positive mood can be experienced because of the LED\u2019s position on the temperature scale and colour index. LED lighting also has the benefit of allowing employees to be fully aware of their surroundings, thus contributing towards health and safety at the workplace.\u003Cbr /\u003E\n\t\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022 value=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EProductivity: \u003C/strong\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\tWorkplace lighting is an essential ingredient to an employee\u2019s productivity. LED lighting allows manufacturers to have control over colour temperature. The light from LED\u2019s is perceived by workers as a brighter light, which taps into their body\u2019s peak energy levels. This occurs because the wavelength of LED lighting has a white, clear quality like natural light.\u003Cbr /\u003E\n\t\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022 value=\u00223\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EQuality: \u003C/strong\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\tIneffective lighting can result in employees missing fine details which will prevent them from performing their assignments accurately. LEDs provide instant brightness to an environment without any flickering. They work extremely well in environments where lights are turned on and off continually, within short periods of time. Therefore, an increase in brightness at the workplace can reduce the number of errors that may occur.\u00A0\u003Cbr /\u003E\n\t\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022 value=\u00224\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESavings: \u003C/strong\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ELEDs are designed to be energy efficient and have a long lifespan. This reduces the need for sporadic maintenance to replace light bulbs and both direct and indirect costs that are associated with it. These lights can also be adjusted so that light can be emitted in a specific direction, unlike fluorescent lamps.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ELED fittings are far more energy efficient and long lasting compared to conventional light fittings, leading to savings on utility bills. Due to LED fittings lasting longer, they provide no maintenance costs, saving the company money on maintenance and standby time while the bulbs are being changed.\u003Cbr /\u003E\n\t\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUnderstanding LED IP Rating\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003EWe\u2019re all well-aware that if water should come into contact with electricity, the result is an electric shock, which could be life threatening. LED lights can also be damaged if water comes into contact with it, thus waterproofing the light is required to prevent electric shock and extend the luminaires\u2019 life.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003EBoth indoor and outdoor LED lights have different Ingress Protection (IP) ratings. An IP rating for an LED light indicates the measurement of protection that an LED light has against liquid and solid (dirt, dust, etc.) objects.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003EThe IP rating consists of 2 numbers where the first number, which ranges from 0 to 6, is the solid IP rating that shows the resistance against solid objects. The second number that ranges from 0 to 8 indicates the protection against water.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/download/magnet-ip-rating-chart.pdf\u0022\u003EDOWNLOAD\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E our IP Rating Chart to learn more.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat are the Differences Between the commonly sold IP65, IP67 \u0026amp; IP68 lights?\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003EHaving a look at the chart in figure 1, IP65, IP67 \u0026amp; IP68 lights are protected against the highest levels of solids and dust, but the variation comes with the protection against liquids.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIP65\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\nThese are lights that are water resistant and are protected against water jets from any angle. However, they cannot be submerged as these lights are not waterproof. IP65 lights can be considered for both domestic and commercial use.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIP67\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\nThese lights are water resistant and are protected against the events of temporary submersion (10 minutes). These lights cannot be submerged for extended periods as they are not waterproof. IP67 lights can also be used for both domestic and commercial use.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIP68\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\nThese are waterproof lights that are protected against the events of permanent submersion, up to 3 meters.\u00A0IP68 lights can also be used for both domestic and commercial use.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe table below indicates where lights with low and high IP ratings should be installed:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:hello@magnetgroup.co.za?subject=Lighting Enquiry\u0022\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\u0022Table 1 IP\u0022 data-entity-type=\u0022file\u0022 data-entity-uuid=\u0022257f2ed8-f96a-4037-8504-e9b0c7cf3551\u0022 height=\u0022228\u0022 src=\u0022/cms/drupal8-magnetgroup/sites/default/files/inline-images/Table%201.jpg\u0022 width=\u0022774\u0022 class=\u0022align-center\u0022 /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat is IP69K?\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003EThe IP69K rating allows for protection against the ingress of dust and high temperature, high-pressure water. These lights are ideal for areas where equipment is required to be carefully sanitized.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003EIn industries such as food processing, where hygiene and cleanliness is of importance, equipment will have to be able to withstand rigorous high pressure, high temperature wash-down procedures.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003EIn many industries, dust and dirt may be an issue, therefore, it is vital that dust cannot penetrate the casing of a product and cause it to fail.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat are the Advantages of IP69K?\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003EIn industries that have environments which require heavy wash-down, such as the food processing industry, the combination of water, chemicals, high pressures, and temperatures can prove fatal for electronic circuits and instrumentation. The IP69K rating indicates that the required equipment has undergone essential tests to indicate that it is both durable and resistant, thus conforming to the highest protection rating on the scale.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStill not convinced of why your facility should consider LED lighting?\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E1. \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:hello@magnetgroup.co.za?subject=Lighting Enquiry\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECHAT\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/a\u003E to our lighting experts for guidance\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E2.\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/download/magnet-lighting-catalogue.pdf\u0022\u003EDOWNLOAD\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E our lighting catalogue to view our impressive range of LED lighting\u003C/p\u003E\n", "created": "Jul 2021", "terms": "Lighting, Education" } ]