Buying guides
Buy the right thing the first time
Straightforward guides on sizing, ratings, and specs, written to help you pick, not to sell you the most expensive option.
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MCB rating guide, how to size a circuit breaker correctly
Undersized and your MCB trips constantly, oversized and it stops protecting you. Here's how to actually work out the right amperage for a circuit.
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Lighting
Warm white or cool white, which to pick for which room
Color temperature explained without the jargon, room by room.
Fans
BLDC vs regular fans, is the extra cost worth it
Energy savings, noise, and price compared honestly.
Lighting
Sizing an LED strip for a false ceiling cove
How to measure and estimate length before you order.
Wires, switches, and switchgear
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Wires
1.5 sqmm vs 2.5 sqmm, choosing the right wire gauge
Matched to load, not just what the electrician had on hand.
Switches
Modular switches explained, what SP, DP, and FP mean
The labels on switch packaging, decoded.
Switchgear
How many ways does your distribution board actually need
A simple way to count circuits before you buy a DB.
Pumps and appliances
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Pumps
How much HP does your overhead tank need
A quick way to estimate based on tank height and volume.
Kitchen appliances
Chimney suction rating, what number actually matters
The one spec worth checking before anything else.
Home appliances
Water purifier types compared, RO, UV, and UF
Which one actually matches your local water source.