With Eskom’s proposed rapid price increase expected this year private households must prepare for higher electricity bills. Electricity that costs 60c/KWh now is expected to cost R 1,60 by 2012 . That means an electricity bill of now R 800.00 will be nearly R 2,160.00 in 3 years. Eskom has asked to increase the cost of electricity by 45% a year for three years after raising it 33% this year.
After several months of investigation, the outcome is what most South Africans expected. The rebate does not have any impact on what the consumer pays but put more money in the suppliers pocket!
The fact is most companies that offer the Eskom Solar Rebate inflate the price of the entire system. We have done our homework and compared apples with apples only to find that a system that Hi Temp Solar installs is sometimes up to 50% lower priced than that of a system installed by an Eskom accredited company.
How is this possible?
- Companies that are accredited by Eskom must have their complete solar systems tested and approved by SABS even if they have a CE approval. These tests can take up to 6 months and cost anything from R45,000.
- There are at least 1/2 a dozen different installation options which means that each set-up must be tested and approved by SABS.
With just the two above points the costs are astronomical and someone has to pay for this. This cost value is passed onto the consumer which naturally increases the entire installation costs.
So to put this all in a nut shell-
- If we supply you with a solar system that IS NOT Eskom
- Accredited the cost will be on average R10500 incl. VAT.
- If we supply you with a Solar System that IS Eskom Accredited the cost will be on average R17800
You would then need to complete the Eskom Claim form and submit it and wait for about 20-25% rebate. Who know how long the rebate payout will take? When you eventually do get the rebate paid back to you will be in a position where you will still have paid more for a Non Eskom Accredited system! FACT!!!
Eskom rebates on solar water heating systems
Eskom’s Solar Water Heating Programme, introduced at the beginning of 2008, has undergone a major change that brings it into line with international practice.
With immediate effect consumer rebates will now be paid directly to consumers and not to the installing supplier. In order to claim the rebate for the system fitted by approved Eskom suppliers, the purchaser will submit a claim for the rebate to Eskom’s auditors who are facilitating and monitoring the process.
The rebate system is not in anyway exclusive. The requirements of a supplier to sell systems that qualify for rebates are the following:
- Be able to offer a 5 year guarantee
- Submit documents, including public liability and company details
- Have system tested AND passed at the SABS for the following;
- Safety
- Mechanical
- Thermal
The choice of what systems are submitted for testing is solely up to the supplier.
Important: No rebates are paid for systems which were installed before your system, your supplier or your installer were registered on the programme.
Chairperson of the Energy Intensive User Group, Ian Lanridge, says Eskom should urgently review how it plans to fund an expansion project aimed at avoiding repeats of blackouts that shut down mines in 2008.
Lanridge says that Eskom should consider selling an existing power plant to close a funding shortfall. Members of his group, including units of BHP Billiton and Anglo American, has reduced output in 2008 after Eskom limited electricity supplies.
Eskom is proposing to increase tariffs by 35% a year for three years to improve its ability to borrow funds for expansion. However, even if that is approved, Eskom still faces a shortfall of about R30 billion in its R385 billion five-year expansion.
Yesterday, Business Unity South Africa CEO Jerry Vilakazi warned that Eskom’s proposed 35% tariff hikes could cost SA 200 000 jobs and delay the economy’s recovery from recession. A 35% hike!
Nintendo must have had some great feedback about the Metallic Rose Nintendo DS that came in the Nintendogs , or it just didn’t do well and they have a lot of extras without the paw print. Either way the company is launching metallic rose as another standalone color for the lineup of DS’s, not to be confuse with the standard pink.
Some celebs by the names of America Ferrera and Carrie Underwood are going to also help push the latest DS in some commercials starting May 19. No pricing has been released but we would guess this model would be priced the same as the other standalone DS hardware systems.
Nintendo has had some great success with the DS with sales of over 19.6 million since its launch in November of 2004 and sales of 414,000 in April. They’ve also amassed more than 560 games available for the handheld console.
The Nintendo DS Lite manages to pack even more fun into a smaller, slimmer body that’s less than two thirds the size of the original Nintendo DS.
Nintendo DS Lite might be over 20% lighter than Nintendo DS, but it’s a lot heavier on features. Discover them all right here.
Nintendo DS Lite doesn’t just play DS games – it also features an additional port for Game Boy Advance Game Paks.
Nintendo DS Lite has twin ultra bright LCD screens that combine crisp, punchy colors, along with touch-screen technology on the lower screen to deliver some of the most groundbreaking gameplay ever developed.
Choose a Nintendo DS Lite that matches your personality. With chic Onyx Black, cool Polar White and cute Coral Pink, there’s a Nintendo DS Lite for everybody!
Can you outlast the Nintendo DS Lite battery? Get up to 19 hours continuous gameplay on one charge. And you can be up and running fully recharged again in less than 3 hours.
Ready to take on the world? With Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, you can connect wirelessly, chat with friends while you play and compete with Nintendo DS owners across the globe. And it’s totally free! All you need to play is a Nintendo DS and a Wi-Fi-ready game.
Nintendo DS Lite has powerful dual processors that bring impressive 3D graphics to life with lightning-fast rendering.
Even the stylus for Nintendo DS Lite has been redesigned. It’s longer and thicker and works with the system’s improved controls to make gameplay even more fun.
Call Alidia on 076 7610533 or e-mail alidia@directimports.co.za or visit http://www.directimports.co.za
Buy Direct from the wholesaler. Guaranteed. Brand new DS Consoles
Nintendo DS Lite Specifications (Choice of Colours)
1) Dimensions (WxDxH): 13.3 cm x 2.2 cm x 7.4 cm
2) Audio Output: Stereo
3) Expansion Slots Total: 1 Nintendo DS cartridge slot, 1 Nintendo Game Boy Advance cartridge slot
3) Processor: 2
4) Video Output: 2D/3D graphics acceleration
5) Support Multi-language (Option): English, French, Japanese, Spanish, Italian
6) Description:
Nintendo DS Lite revolutionizes the way games are played with ultra-bright dual screens and touch-screen technology. Connect wirelessly to Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and put your skills to the test against players across the room or across the world.
Type of Packing: Color Box
Package Includes: User Manual, AC Charger, Touch Pen
Alidia 0767610533 (E)info@hitemp.co.za
We also sell DS Lite Accesories as well as R4 Revolution mod chips.
http://www.directimports.co.za 0860448367 Dominic or Alidia
People do not like water to be freezing cold. That’s why they invented heating systems for pools. But unfortunately they are usually too expensive for most people to afford.
So instead Hi Temp developed the new HT 50 Solar Heating Pools technique. These elaborate systems are actually not that complicated at all. They harness the power of the ultraviolet light coming from the sun and convert it to useable energy inside panels.
It’s really quite ingenious. Sure it’s effective to heat your pool!
Solar heating is the largest use of solar energy in the world today. Heating your pool with the Hi Temp Solar Heating Panels will extend your swimming season, maximizing the benefits of a swimming pool investment. Hi Temp Solar heating is affordable yet the value of your house escalates markedly + you are using an environmentally friendly energy source, while you conserve our natural resources.
Our Solar Heating Panels are manufactured & designed with individual tubes that allow the roof to breathe and dry out. Unlike most other panels moisture can not build under the panels that could cause premature roof deterioration. More importantly the wind can not get hold of this panel, the solid panel can easily be damaged or even blown from your roof. Our individual tube design also reduces wind load and the need for a complicated mounting system. The tubes are durable and hard-wearing and cannot be corroded by pool chemicals or eroded by water.
Each Hi Temp Solar Heating Panels is 3m x 1.25m or 3.75 m² (smaller sizes on request). They each weigh 7kg and once filled with water about 14kg. The panels are made from durable UV stabilized High Density polyethylene. Operating pressure is 1 BAR (100kpa) and burst pressure is at 17 BAR (1700kpa). Your investment in a solar heating system is protected by a 12 year full warranty against leakage.
NOTE: Rubber panels are about 20% cheaper, yet we do not recommend it due to its limited expected lifespan.
Thank you for the opportunity of submitting our estimate for the supply and installation of a HI TEMP Pool Heating System at your home.
Should you require an official quote please send me all your details so that we can generate an official quotation from our system.
HI TEMP SOLAR HEATING:
With this inexpensive method, the temperature of the water in the swimming pool will increase by between 6C° to 15C° subject to weather conditions. To obtain this result, we recommend the installation of solar panels equal to the surface area of the pool. The HI TEMP Solar heating system requires no maintenance and/or electricity to operate and has a 12 year warranty.
HERE ARE A FEW BENEFITS OF A HI TEMP POOL HEATING SYSTEM.
* Environmentally Friendly, safe & free Energy provided by the sun will heat your pool.
* Extend your swimming season up to 10 months of the year.
* Entertain In the pool instead of around the pool.
* Enjoy a relaxing warm swim at night after a hard day at the office.
* Add Value to your house with your Hi Temp Pool Heating system.
* No additional running costs-maintenance free!
* Peace of mind- Our company is a supplier members of the Northern Swimming Pool Institute, Proudly South African and the only ISO 9001:2000 solar heating accredited company in S.A.
* New improved longer lasting panel design approve by the Goverment Department of Trade & Industry.
* 12 year Warranty (other companies offer 5 or 10 year warranty)
We trust that we have accurately caculated your Solar Pool Heating requirements and we await your further instruction.
Why Pay More? Buy Direct from the manufacturer! Hi Temp- Your pool heating specialist.
Kindest regards, Dominic Symes
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HI TEMP POOL HEATING SYSTEMS
Branches:
All areas sharecall: 0860 448367 or 0860HITEMP
Gauteng:- Corner Garfield & Vereeniging Roads, Alrode, Alberton
Durban:- Glen Hills, Durban North
Head Office & Factory Cape Town: (021) 5567227 Hi Temp Park, 13 Mansell Ave, Killarney Gardens
Tableview: (021) 5570298
Blouberg (021) 5564534
Constantia: (021) 7942341
Durbanville: (021) 9751279
Somerset West: (021) 8513221
Camps Bay: (021) 4380164
Digital Fax 0866807764
E-Mail: info@hitemp.co.za
Website: http://www.hitemp.co.za
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Hi Temp Pool Heating Systems, a division of Home Technologies cc, is an ISO9001:2000 accredited company.
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Hi Temp Solar Manufacturers have put together a Swimming Pool heating DIY kit which includes
- 4 x HT50 High Quality Hi Temp Solar Panels
- Installation kit (fittings, valves, glue etc)
- Installation Diagram
- HOT POOL!
all of the above delivered to your door for R3600. Call Matthew on 0860-448367 or visit http://www.hitemp.co.za
