Do you wonder how electric power is distributed in different parts of your home? Well, that is exactly what an electrical distribution board does. As the name goes, it is the load centre and power distributor. It is the main part of the power supply system in your home. This...
Why you should install an electrical power distribution board
A building’s electrical system is a complex and critical infrastructure few know much about. Most people take advantage of flipping a switch and receiving automated light or functionality from a machine without much consideration of how it occurs. This blog introduces a few major products that make it all possible:...
Why you should test a control panel
It would be nice to think that once a design has been agreed upon, it is just a case of building the control panel in line with the drawings and delivering it to the site. Unfortunately, when a typical control panel can contain over 700 individual components and upwards of...
Factors to consider when designing electronic enclosures
Various factors should be considered when designing electronic enclosures I.e.; Product Requirements Product requirements refer to the features, functions, and behavioural patterns that a product (in this case electronic product) should have. This information is usually contained in the special document known as the product requirement document (PRD) and is...
High masts, Kenya’s informal settlements’ game changer
Try to figure out a scenario where you are routinely forced to be indoors before nightfall because your neighbourhood isn’t lit and there is no socio-economic activity taking place outside. This can be quite frustrating, isn’t it? Unfortunately, thousands of households in informal settlements across Kenya have had to endure...
Why install an electrical distribution board?
An electrical distribution board, popularly known as a panel board or a breaker panel, is a vital component in the electrical system of a building. It is responsible for distributing electrical power from the main power supply to the various circuits and appliances throughout the building. At Duff Engineering, electrical...
Meet women engineers as they find space in a male dominated career
While engineering remains disproportionately dominated by male professionals, the imbalance does not candidly paint the whole story of the state of the industry. Albeit less than a quarter of engineer women, the number has been constantly and consistently on the rise over the previous decades. As more women choose to pursue...
Steps to follow when wiring your building
According to electrical engineers, wiring a building is a complex yet critical thing to do. Knowing and putting everything in the right place is of great significance to the home and residential owners. The risk posed by poor electrical wiring has seen some localities approve only licensed electricians for house...
What you need to know about electrical distribution board
The electrical transmission and distribution system in recent years has evolved into something smarter and has been conceptualized as more secure, economical, efficient, resilient and sustainable in the long run. Also called a distribution box or cabinet, an electrical distribution board is a low-voltage power distribution device that is assembled with...