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Why use gensets in parallel?

Using gensets in parallel is quite common on occasions when it is necessary to increase the total power of the system, to make it...

Damp proofing, sealants & adhesives: Sealing the specification

Sealants make up a very small percentage of any overall building cost, and perhaps as a result, little forethought is given to their capabilities....

Why Africa is moving towards LED light bulbs

With the increasing need for lighting solutions in Africa, a consensus is now being reached on the need to have LED light bulbs which...

Ribbed Steel Bars Reinforcement: Reliable reinforcement

By Dennis Ayemba Steel bars are used with concrete in civil engineering structures to create structures that are concrete reinforced like beams columns and slabs....

Radiodetection underground cable location: Safeguarding buried infrastructure through accurate detection

Project developers may resort to guesswork, instead of proven tools, in the detection of pipes and cables buried underground to offset rising project implementation...

5 Tips to proper roof shingles maintenance

Installing a new roof can be quite expensive, with many homeowners spending at least US $5,000 on a new roof. That is a major...