Electrical audit for gov't buildings

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princewilly@ymail.com 10 years ago

A chemist, a biologist and an electrical engineer were on death row waiting to go in the electric chair.

The chemist was brought forward first. "Do you have anything you want to say?" asked the executioner, strapping him i ...
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A chemist, a biologist and an electrical engineer were on death row waiting to go in the electric chair.

The chemist was brought forward first. "Do you have anything you want to say?" asked the executioner, strapping him in. "No," replied the chemist. The executioner flicked the switch and nothing happened. Under this particular State's law, if an execution attempt fails, the prisoner is to be released, so the chemist was released.

>Then the biologist was brought forward. "Do you have anything you want to say?" "No, just get on with it." The executioner flicked the switch, and again nothing happened, so the biologist was released.

Then the electrical engineer was brought forward. "Do you have anything you want to say?" asked the executioner. "Yes," replied the engineer. "If you swap the red and the blue wires over, you might make this thing work.
ELINAM 10 years ago

These power bosses take home a salary equivalent to that of DEVELOPED nations forgetting that we're not there yet, and want the poor people living on $3.00 a day to carry their expensive life-style.
These lazy bosses have ...
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These power bosses take home a salary equivalent to that of DEVELOPED nations forgetting that we're not there yet, and want the poor people living on $3.00 a day to carry their expensive life-style.
These lazy bosses have to understand its rather reeducation and innovation that they need to thrive for, as no amount of money will make for their personal short comings.
KWASI IN EUROPE 10 years ago

They will soon tell us that a one yard wire cost 10 million dollars.

They will soon tell us that a one yard wire cost 10 million dollars.
moyo 10 years ago

Ghana as a country need to audit all electrical wirngs in both private and govt buildings. Since time immemorial, such audits have been overlooked. The recent power upsurge and fake wiring could be the results of the rampant ...
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Ghana as a country need to audit all electrical wirngs in both private and govt buildings. Since time immemorial, such audits have been overlooked. The recent power upsurge and fake wiring could be the results of the rampant fire outbreaks in the country. This doesn't mean arsonist should be left out. Govt and for that matter parliament needs to come out with laws that allows trained contractors or companies to review the wiring system in the country. All electrical appliances needs to passed a test for a period of time. Health and safety issues have been relegated to the background and this also needs serious attention.
Pontius Pilate 10 years ago

yes "auditing" (so so big words) all public buildings is the right thing to do even though better late than never. my only fear is the over centralization of decision-making. the energy commission to the best of my knowledge ...
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yes "auditing" (so so big words) all public buildings is the right thing to do even though better late than never. my only fear is the over centralization of decision-making. the energy commission to the best of my knowledge is only present may in the capital. considering the large number of government facilities across the country, please this exercise will take eternity.

i think the best approach is to direct all MDA's to as a matter of urgency to evaluate the current situation by engaging certified companies. secondly government should as a matter of urgency set aside adequate budget to rewire as soon as reports suggest so. it will be prudent to suspend some capital projects if necessary to protect existing ones.

let this not be another political acrobat in the face of the unexplained fire outbreaks. by the way what i know is that in advance countries, it is mandatory to conduct periodic assessment of building safety to ensure good standards. most of our buildings were constructed when the only electrical appliances and office machinery available were fans, radio and fluorescent tubes. now the situation is different with huge air-condition units, computers and work stations printers and what have you. these gadgets consumes a lot of power and require appropriate conductors to function effectively. let's set right standards please.
DAN 10 years ago

like the other person said of the National Electric code( usa or UK). Electric employee must know what size wire to use so they don't burn into from the load

like the other person said of the National Electric code( usa or UK). Electric employee must know what size wire to use so they don't burn into from the load
Electrical Safety & Risk Mgt Consulta 10 years ago

Does Ghana has a National Electrical Code (NEC)Book? Can someone answer this question? Gov't must attract Ghanaian experts in the diaspora back home to assist in this specialized work. A National Electrical Safety & Risk Mana ...
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Does Ghana has a National Electrical Code (NEC)Book? Can someone answer this question? Gov't must attract Ghanaian experts in the diaspora back home to assist in this specialized work. A National Electrical Safety & Risk Management Authority must be established to oversee all electric fire and risk related matters.
DAN 10 years ago

take the American or Uk code books that tell what SIZE wire should be used for a tv and what SIZE is used for welder,compressor,electric stove..And what type breaker/fuse box to use, including outdoor rain proof boxs and disc ...
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take the American or Uk code books that tell what SIZE wire should be used for a tv and what SIZE is used for welder,compressor,electric stove..And what type breaker/fuse box to use, including outdoor rain proof boxs and disconnects
Koo Nimo 10 years ago

This is no news

This is no news
Jim 10 years ago

When these fires started, the disgraceful NDC went on the rampage, blaming it on "NPP saboteurs". A whole President, without any evidence, went Public to echo those NDC sentiments, without specifically mentioning any Party, b ...
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When these fires started, the disgraceful NDC went on the rampage, blaming it on "NPP saboteurs". A whole President, without any evidence, went Public to echo those NDC sentiments, without specifically mentioning any Party, by name.

Recently Nana Osei Tutu II gave a brilliant Lecture and said, among other things, that the style of politics in Ghana was dividing Ghanaians and that People now went into Politics for personal gains.

These were repeated by Bishop Palmer-Buckle.

Prior to these statements, Pastor Mensah Otabil, and others, had commented on the style of Politics in Ghana, today, only to be castigated.

Now someone is seeing sense. These fires may be down to ILLEGAL CONNECTIONS, OLD WIRING, POOR CONNECTIONS, etc.

But no, these NDC stomach politicians see it in a different way.

I hope common sense will now prevail.
Donboli 10 years ago

When will the government learn so small sense to know when keep turn off and on electricity you create sparks and that causes fire.
Fire Services in Ghana has no say in the government, if not they would have told them the c ...
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When will the government learn so small sense to know when keep turn off and on electricity you create sparks and that causes fire.
Fire Services in Ghana has no say in the government, if not they would have told them the cause.
GOO 10 years ago

HOW WILL CONSTRUCTED BUILDING OR ANYTHING BE HANDED OVER TO OWNERS, BUSINESSES, CITY, MUNICIPALITIES WITHOUT CERTIFIED STICKERS BY INDEPENDENT INSPECTORS BOTH WITHIN AND OUTSIDE. SOMEONE SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE WHEN SOMETH ...
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HOW WILL CONSTRUCTED BUILDING OR ANYTHING BE HANDED OVER TO OWNERS, BUSINESSES, CITY, MUNICIPALITIES WITHOUT CERTIFIED STICKERS BY INDEPENDENT INSPECTORS BOTH WITHIN AND OUTSIDE. SOMEONE SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE WHEN SOMETHING HAPPEN. GHANAIANS HAVE NOT BEEN HELD ACCOUNTABLE WITHIN GHANA THAT IS WHY THESE THINGS HAPPEN, LIKE FIRE, ACCIDENTS. PAYING UNDERNEATH THE TABLE FOR SHODDY WORK IS THE CAUSE OF IT THESE SHODDY JOBS
GOO 10 years ago

INSPECTION RECORDS IS KEY WITH STICKERS, DATABASES AND INDEPENDENT INSPECTORS BOTH WITHIN AND OUTSIDE FOR ACCOUNTABILITY DOWN THE ROAD

INSPECTION RECORDS IS KEY WITH STICKERS, DATABASES AND INDEPENDENT INSPECTORS BOTH WITHIN AND OUTSIDE FOR ACCOUNTABILITY DOWN THE ROAD

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