The internet, electricity and even wireless communications all depend on cables for efficient and safe operations. Even our cellular communication today relies on cables to send data, voice, and video from one recipient to another, not to mention electrical power needed to keep information flowing. The reliability and uninterrupted operations of these cables is therefore...
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on 24 May that the entire country would move from level 4 to level 3 lockdown with effect from 1 June 2020, which marks a significant shift in the government’s approach to the pandemic. “This will result in the opening up of the economy and the removal of a number of restrictions...
South Africans are adapting to continual rolling blackouts, more politely known as load shedding. But, while everyone is cursing Eskom for being left in the dark or stuck in traffic for hours at a time, the damage caused by load shedding is far more than lost time and the macro impact on the economy. The financial...
Major Tech has made a range of mini environmental meters available to its South Africa customer base. There are four different meters, all designed and manufactured to the high standards Major Tech is known for. MT90 Mini Thermo-Anemometer The first device is the MT90 Mini Thermo-Anemometer which is used for measuring air temperature and velocity. The device...
The K2007R 1000A AC TRUE RMS clamp meter from Major Tech is a testing tool that permits current measurements on live conductors without interrupting the circuit. The K2007R is an indispensable addition to the technician’s toolbox as its 33 mm diameter tear drop jaw makes it easy to work in tight spaces. More than simply a...
The MT745 from Major Tech is a clamp meter used to measure the AC current running through an electrical conductor in tight spaces. It permits electricians to measure the current without touching the conductor or having to disconnect the supply from the conductor. The MT745 includes a large backlit LCD display to make it easy to...
The MT1005 is a heavy-duty True-RMS industrial digital multimeter for measuring AC/DC voltage and current, resistance, capacitance, frequency (electrical and electronic), duty cycles, diode testing, continuity and thermocouple temperature. The device is equipped with a large 50 000 count, 320 x 240 TFT colour LCD display and provides fast A/D converting sampling time, high accuracy, built-in...
Have you ever noticed your radio making crackling noises when your cell phone rings? Or have you ever seen waves and strange noises on your television when your mobile is near, and it receives an SMS? What you’re seeing and hearing is electromagnetic interference (EMI). EMI is a disturbance generated by electrical or mechanical equipment, which...
Floodlights are designed to cast a wide beam of light to provide clarity over a large area in partial or total darkness. They are used widely in a number of different situations, from lighting your garden at night to providing light to parking lots and sports stadiums. Major Tech, a well-known and respected brand in the...
Major Tech, the well-known and respected brand in the electrical industry in South Africa, has launched its own branded range of batteries that are available in electrical wholesalers, hardware stores and other DIY outlets. Major Tech has been selling batteries for many years, but the batteries sold in the past were not sold under the Major...
