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BEST PRACTICES WITH POWERChris Sutherland

Lightning

Lightning

Lightning

Lightning

Power Protection

SurgeWhat is it?

Power Protection

ESDWhat is it?

Power Protection

Power Protection

UPSOnline VS Offline

Power Protection

UPSPure/Modified SineWave

Power Protection

Power Protection

Power Protection - Cable

STPShielded Twisted PairUV Protected

Power Protection - Cable

Shielded RJ45

Power Protection

Power Protection - RF

SUPRO 60Ethernet Surge Protector

Power Protection

PoE

Power over Ethernet12v 24v 48vCable LengthEthernet Surge Arrestors and PoE

Alternative Power

Solar PowerMono-crystalline

Wind GeneratorsNumber of blades

Solar - What to consider

What is the majority Voltage on your site?

DC-DC ConvertersLoss

How much are you powering and for how long?

Solar - What to consider

South Africa has +/- 5.5 hours of good Sun each day

Solar - What to consider

Deep Cycle BatteriesLead Crystal vs Lead AcidaH - What is really available

Solar - What to consider

Solar Charge RegulatorsDon’t wire panels straight to Batteries

Overcharge - Boil ChemicalsOver Discharge - No CutoffPanels use energy at night

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