The Nigerian National Grid is an interconnection of all the power supply infrastructure and networks within the country which is controlled by the National Control Centre (NCC), Osogbo. During President Buhari’s Administration from 2015 – 2023, the country experienced a total of 99 national grid collapses which put a great question on the stability of our grid network and the possible competence of the managerial hands on the system.

So far, under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s regime, we read more

WHAT ACTUALLY IS NATIONAL GRID COLLAPSE?

Prior to the restoration of the collapsed national grid, there have been a lot of questions about what the national grid actually is, this question became quite obvious considering the publicity that this collapse had over the previous collapses that had occurred during the past years, maybe because of the current challenges facing the country such as increased fuel rate (PMS, AGO, ATK and DPK), hard economic crises, and many other challenges facing the read more

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RURAL ELECTRIFICATION—-A PANACEA TO CURRENT KIDNAPPING IN NIGERIA

The rate at which local communities are being terrorized by kidnappers is getting out of hand. From Akoko Edo in Edo State to Ubulu-Uku in Delta State down to the North Central and so many other communities within the country.

Two months ago, two families were on their way back from a burial ceremony and they were kidnapped at Akoko-Edo, the youths of the community in total darkness ransacked the entire bush of the community read more

Site Security Highly Required on all Projects

In the cause of the execution of a site project, there are always going to be security threats specific to that site which can be difficult to manage such as theft of uninstalled materials, equipment and even installed materials, such as copper wire, fittings and pipes that can be torn out of walls, hence the need to prioritize security.

Most Electrical Engineers overlook the significance of security on projects involving residential buildings considering the less quantity of materials required read more

DETERMINANTS IN HIRING AN ELECTRICIAN

If you are into building or you have a desire to build in the nearest future then do not ignore this post as it will save you a lot of future electrical hazards.

Every developer or builder will definitely need an electrical supply to their buildings be it a commercial or residential building. Using the right and qualified electrician can be very beneficial to you especially in the aspect of averting future electrical failure. Hence the need for this post to help you read more

Creative Lighting Ideas To Spice up Your Home

Most times when you get bored of your room or your compound what normally comes to mind is to change the colour of the compound or re-paint to get a new appearance. But today, I will like to inform you that with creative lighting you can get a new appearance out from your building.

The following lighting ideas will spur you up, not only the hotels or commercial building deserves these unique lighting but also your home:

Track lights in dark areas or to display artwork.
Once popular in the 80s and 90s, track lighting is making a comeback in unique, modernized shapes and styles ranging from straight lines to curves, spirals and zigzags. Offering infinite adjustment possibilities, it is the perfect solution to illuminating dark spaces without the need for adding additional wiring and fixtures.
 
Add a dimmer switch.
Adding a dimmer switch to any light fixture allows you to easily change the ambiance in a room – and save energy.
 
Low-Voltage Landscape Lighting.
Landscape lighting is easy to add to your home, bringing key features of your compound to life and improving safety around pathways, entry ways and stairs. Low-voltage landscape lighting is particularly easy to install, using a transformer to step-down the typical 220-volts of electricity to a mere 12-volts for efficiency and increased safety in wet outdoor environments. Available in a wide array of styles from pot lights to track and rail lights, pendants, and display lighting in a range of fixtures, lenses, bulbs and beams.
 
String Lights:
Most times, string lights are used either in hotel receptions or during holidays, but these days they are becoming very common in homes usually draped artfully from fences and walls, spiraling around columns and lamp posts, and adorning pergolas and trees. You’ll find them in an array of styles and colors, from throwback Edison bulbs styles to old-school incandescents and the latest energy saving LED technology.
 
Replace visible bulbs in light fixtures with Edison bulbs.
With a unique, antique look and feel, Edison style light bulbs are becoming increasingly popular. Like illuminated art, the warm, golden glow of these curved filaments and bulbs will add instant flair to any fixture.
 
DELWIT is always available to bring about the creativity to your building in terms of lighting,

No Re-Wiring

No Additional Circuit Breakers, Maybe increased Rating

No Additional Piping

Just Creative thinking…..

DELWIT …. You one stop touch … All about electrical…

Darlington Okoka
+234-803-9233-787

ENERGY SAVING AIRCONDITIONERS

It is no longer news that in Nigeria, epileptic power supply is the order of the day which has made so many offices and households resolve to the use of generators, solar system, inverters and other alternative sources of energy.

When using these alternative sources of energy, what basically come to mind is the type of load to be used. It is observed that those who use 1KVA Generating set and less do not have the
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GFCI SOCKET OUTLET
A New Innovation to Wall Socket Design

Safety at home has always been the clamour of all Electrical Engineers. It is observed that wall socket failure accounts for about 25% Electrical shocks in Nigeria hence the National Electrical code has recommended the use of GFCI sockets in our today’s home.

GFCI Socket
GFCI is the acronym for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters, it is designed to guard people against electric shock by monitoring electrical current and cutting power when the outlets detects an inbalance or excess current flow through an unintended path.  GFCI are highly sensitive and possess a fast response time than circuit breakers or fuses, it is designed to respond before electricity can affect your heart  beat i.e 1/30th of a second. The greatest advantage of this is that it can work in sockets that aren’t properly earthed, but we always advise that all outlets should be earthed properly.

Where GFCI’s Should be Used.
According to the National Code, GFCI outlets should be used in moist or wet locations of the home to protect people from being shocked. E.g Bars, Spa, Pools, Kitchen, Bathrooms, Laundry e.t.c

How to Recognise GFCI
GFCI outlets are easily recognized by the “Test” and “Reset” buttons on the socket outlet face. These buttons enables you to test regularly that your GFCI are functioning properly and to required standard. Testing your GFCI is actually fast and easy, simply press the Test button and ensure that the electrical flow has been cut off either using an electrical bulb or a small appliance, then you press the reset button to restore power.

GFCI has been in existence, but not yet widely accepted, you could contact DELWIT (www.delwit.com) to assist with the implementation of this technology to safe guard you and the people around you.

Darlington Okoka

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Determination of Cable Sizes for Various Current Ratings

I was opportune to visit a site at Obe, a small community in Benin City, Edo State where I was startled at what I saw the electrician do. Firstly, I observed that there was no registered Engineer on site (Civil/Electrical) all the artisans were all carrying out their duties based on their technical knowhow without an form of design or a qualified Engineer to guide. But whom do I blame? The Workmen? No, The Professional Engineers not on site? No, The successful Businessman Client? YES…

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