You are doing an amazing work. I can see how passionate you are and willing to share your knowledge with us, and educating us. I don't know what to say anymore. I do appreciate you and auntie Crystal. May Yahuah bless the works of your hands!!!! I can't wait to learn more from you. Peace and blessings 🌺🌸
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that! Bless You ND
@AyiviTV
2 жыл бұрын
Hello, excellent presentation and vid. I can relate. My first electrician (a relative) installed Ro2v4x10mm2 from the meter to a junction box and then run 6mm2 to 2 different boxes of circuit breakers downstairs and upstairs. He had to go!!! The new electrician recommended Ro2v4x16mm2. I overruled him. Now we have Ro2v4x25mm2 running from the meter to each of the circuit breaker boxes. Watching this vid has reassured me that we are on the right path. Tfs!
@GhanaPilot9579
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your insight. As an engineer myself, I enjoy doing these calculations for basically everything but am not so good explaining this to others l like you do. Great content. You will be the best person to consult for my Net Zero 500 SF tiny home I intend to build in Ghana.
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks No worries, sounds like an exciting project.
@jazzyfour
2 жыл бұрын
Another great informative video. Now I'm going to have to check with my project manager to double check every thing with my apartment since Im not down there. Thanks a bunch. You guys are doing all of us great service. Keep em coming
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! However, remember it depends on your exact load assessment / method of cabling installation, etc. An apartment complex is much bigger than my house. I dont know how big your area is or how many rooms you have but assuming it will be much bigger than my home. Bless
@jazzyfour
2 жыл бұрын
@@kingstal90 You are absolutely right. Which is why I needs to talk with my PM to assess the situation. Its not a huge project. Its only a 2 bedroom 6 unit complex. I remembered paying for the 16m cables. Thank you.
@richierich5755
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks once again for another educational session. God bless you.
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome
@shelisshepp-nduom3803
2 жыл бұрын
Let me add this video to my list! Wow by the time I’m done learning from you guys we’ll be able to build our house ourselves.
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
You can do it!
@nanabrimpong3485
2 жыл бұрын
this is what they have been using for most homes in Ghana and I believe this is why most homes are running on low current. No wonder a lot of people are using getting home fires because that 10mm would heat up and there would be high resistance caused and this would have your metre reading higher and it will cost you more. I think they do that deliberately to have the metre reading higher to run your credit out. Because this is the cable 10mm they have been using for most people instead of 16mm atleast. Thanks for this knowledge. Because we have this problem at home and we experience a lot of low current and higher meter reading making the prepaid metre drain a lot of credits. I think they lied about the cable being temporary because they didn't know you would find out and when you did. They had to convince you that was temporary because they know you know what you are talking about and they cannot B.S. you. Thanks very much. Really helpful.
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
Its unbelievable that they would use 10mm. Putting lives at risk
@nanabrimpong3485
2 жыл бұрын
@@kingstal90 This is why there a lot of cases of homes catching fires during voltage fluctuation or when the power is turned on after a blackout. They didn't mean to do it temporarily, but when you caught them they realised they can't pie to you. Make sure you don't have to pay them to correct their mistake. Those guys are mostly technicians and some are also in experienced and with gross negligence and the real engineers that are supposed to supervise their job sits in the office and boss them around whilst these guys that are on the field are underpaid, unlike them so not much motivation on the job.
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
@@nanabrimpong3485 Understood and thansk very much
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
@@nanabrimpong3485 - The voltage fluctuations are ridiculous in parts of the country. I'm surprised this hasn't been sorted out properly yet. Even in the expensive estates- still quite a bit of fluctuation in the power supply from ECG. its a shame. People need to invest in an AVR.
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
I talk about voltage fluctuations in one of the videos coming up this week
@ylstaggs
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing all your videos on your building!❤️🙏🏽🇬🇭🇬🇭
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!!
@l.e.sparklesfkaelliesparkl5875
2 жыл бұрын
Vintage A&G video. Late to the party but this was an excellent explanation of the electrical loading
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@graceacheampong2022
2 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Saving it all. But will definitely like to meet you and Mrs one day for my project.
@foxygtv2177
2 жыл бұрын
Blessings, good job; thank you for sharing
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
Ebook Title: How Much Power Does Your House Need? Ebook Link: payhip.com/b/8P7wu Ebook Contents List: Power Density - What is it? The Bedroom Loads. The Kitchen Loads. Other areas. Diversity of House Electrical Loads. Typical House EMD (Estimated Maximum Demand). Incoming ECG Cable Size (In Air or Underground) How large does your Solar System need to be?
@dannydct1
2 жыл бұрын
Great information as per usual. Great suggestion regarding the solar power system only running a few appliances during power outages as most people suggest running the whole house which is mega expensive. I can now see a much cheaper option that can be upgraded at a later stage as costs and technologies improve. Now u see why i never miss an update from u guys. Well done and thanks again
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. yes economical design is important. Cost is a deisgn parameter itself in our consulting practice
@ORBPOSSE
2 жыл бұрын
So wonderfully explained that I keep watching this video again and again. 👌🏽 I will soon buy the e-book for my project. 👍🏽
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@dadoboye1536
2 жыл бұрын
You have the BEST mountainview from your roof!!!
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
I think so too!
@kojomensah7474
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this information
@makafuiameedzameh2445
2 жыл бұрын
On the lighter side @ 10:03 your reaction to ECG was really funny. LOL. They are trying but we still got a long way to go. ECG can be a nightmare you least expected to deal with in your life.
@ladysaw9995
2 жыл бұрын
Hello, great info. Are you also an electrician?
@kyeremehsamuel3605
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir you're totally skilled
@mantayax9967
2 жыл бұрын
Very insightful submission, you guys never disappoint.
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@makafuiameedzameh2445
2 жыл бұрын
Great video. loved every bit. I install Solar systems and I always advise my clients to get a set up to run only the essentials like you said, ventilation (fans) , lighting and some light loads. This give you the opportunity to reduces the time to realize your ROI, the system(especially the batteries) last longer and you get to improve your power reliability at a low cost. It's good you got the solar thermal too. Using the grid (ECG) for heating is also very expensive. So far I will say Kudos! You have a very solid energy plan been executed excellently.
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
OK really, That's great and very good to know. Have you watched our video on "Cost of Solar Panels in Ghana"? They are so expensive around the 10kW mark and upwards.
@makafuiameedzameh2445
2 жыл бұрын
@@kingstal90 Yes I have. In actual fact the grid (ECG) is far cheaper than a kWh of electricity produced by Solar power in Ghana because we mostly install off grid systems with battery backup which is capital intensive. I still use the grid and still benefit from my lifeline subsidies which makes ECG cheaper but run my solar for reliability which the ECG lacks at very critical times of the day and seasons (during rain just be on stand-by for a blackout and in bad neighborhoods with power issues a brownout when they start increasing power consumption). Like I said earlier you have one of the best energy plans for your home I have seen so far and i hope many of your subscribers model it. Getting the generator to power heavy loads is also in the right direction like you are doing. I guess being an engineer you have already worked out the right energy mix (Grid + Gen+ Solar thermal + PV Solar ) and I very much agree with you.
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
@@makafuiameedzameh2445 - Thanks very much for your contribution/comments
@lennieadi
2 жыл бұрын
I totally agree. I aim one day to do the same. Jamaica public service JPS are a rip off, so I want to go off grid when my time comes to build and migrate. I'll need Asher to help me design a very similar system. I'll effectively going to be off grid but the system I need will be huge. Around £20-24k. I'm scared.
@nicknickleton-kumordjie4
2 жыл бұрын
When it comes to electrifying a house or even building one, we are at the mercy of unscrupulous people who exploit the ignorance of say first time house owners looking to build a homestead. The question is does the building trade have published standards on all type of builds, with specific references to parts of a building. Your expose’ has been useful and reassuring but what happens with dealings with a builder at Domeabra?
@anniedanka1765
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this valuable information.
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@ORBPOSSE
2 жыл бұрын
Omg, mate, you're so good at what you do. Nice one! 🙏🏽👍🏼
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot!
@bonitakay1497
2 жыл бұрын
Very informative! God Bless y’all
@onpassivefatmatasannoh8993
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your wonderful videos
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@lisasgto592
2 жыл бұрын
That electric has to be right. Good catch on that. The average homeowner would not have thought to look at that. It’s too tricky trying to build. Why is the trip set For 100 and would not have tripped in time for the wiring? That would have passed inspection?
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
Don't clearly understand your question. The 100A MCCB is installed by ECG and not me. They install 100A as a max because their meter is typically 100A rated also. Its purpose is mainly to protect the meter itself
@lisasgto592
2 жыл бұрын
@@kingstal90 I see, I misunderstood. I enjoy your videos and content and looking forward to the next.
@francisawuah4377
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all your updates.
@eleanorntiamoah3835
2 жыл бұрын
Watching from London thanks
@abedkufiadan1936
2 жыл бұрын
This is very important subject because you want to build a house and then the house burned down just like that.
@shamunsaed2349
2 жыл бұрын
That was a good catch and thumbs up buddy!!
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot!
@marciamann2945
2 жыл бұрын
Another excellent video! Thank you for the update!
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
@kojoa7022
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information 🙏
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
Welcome!
@roots-diaspora
2 жыл бұрын
great content as always! thank you for your time and willingness to do this!👍🏽🙏🏽
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoy it!
@nanaagyemang8189
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you both for the update!
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
Any time!
@zicohuud
2 жыл бұрын
Educative content
@kennethnyavor3468
2 жыл бұрын
Well educative
@eljohnym-john4965
2 жыл бұрын
Interesting video! I would like to know if the sockets and motors on the roof are waterproof, my brother. Thank you!
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
Yes they are, IP44 to IP65 depending on exact location
@prisyafriyie25
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the update. God bless you 🙏
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
@nyambemundopu1168
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Very eye-opening with the electrical works right there. By the way, what's the type of glass is that in the centre of the roof?
@veronicazeitler954
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks alot for the info.
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure
@dannykofi
2 жыл бұрын
Can you do COST & Process of bring electricity to your house from ECG. Thank You
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
Good Topic. We will see what we can do
@gladysjohnson2320
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that intake
@comewithmetoghana4969
2 жыл бұрын
Very informative boss
@SA-xh5xi
2 жыл бұрын
Great job as always
@SA-xh5xi
2 жыл бұрын
Can't find the link?
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
in the video description. read the description
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks again!
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
Ebook Link: payhip.com/b/8P7wu
@malissawhite4569
2 жыл бұрын
In the U.S. MOST electrical boxes are inside the houses. I would like to know why the houses and buildings (malls, stores, churches,etc.) are constructed with cement and not wood in Africa? If you know the answer please let me know. I watch your videos because you teach and illustrate very simply to where anyone paying attention will understand. 😊
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much. Will try and find out for you
@abenamensah4249
2 жыл бұрын
Hahah, very interesting question we build our houses like that because of weather and also to resist and weather conditions, most people can't afford the air conditioning system so with our system of building, the room turn to be cooler even if you don't have the a/c system, that's my two cents
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
@@abenamensah4249 - Wonderful. Thanks very much
@denniscasely-hayford3245
2 жыл бұрын
The reason(s) notwithstanding, building with concrete is better than wood. I own two houses in Ghana and a house in West Orange, New Jersey. The houses in the States appear to be so cheaply constructed with wood, dry wall and prefabricated materials. No wonder these houses crumble like cookies when there are floods, tornadoes, hurricanes and fires.
@abokoeguale9783
2 жыл бұрын
@@denniscasely-hayford3245 And they are overpriced ,imagine a wooden house selling for $400,000 for a single family home.
@broaikings9527
2 жыл бұрын
i love ur videos very educative
@kojomensah7474
Жыл бұрын
You made me laugh 🤣🤣🤣 in this fire
@onthemovewithfiifi5811
2 жыл бұрын
Great content once again. I have one question though. Why did you use a 100Amp circuit breaker if your total current is going to be under 50Amps. I know you needed to make some room for contingency, but why did you go all the way to a 100A🤔
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
The 100A breaker is installed by ECG not me They install this as a max to protect the meter itself which is also 100A rated typically.
@danielkyei7872
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris & Asher Good content as usual. I recall watching one of the videos and you showed us your electricity current stabiliser. Can you please let me know the details of the stabiliser, the cost and where you bought it. Thanks Dan
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
This is coming soon with a more detailed video and ebook including electrical schematics/ wiring details and more
@davidgyimah4377
2 жыл бұрын
Did you get single phase or 3 phases? And if you did get 3 phases then there's no need for the 16mm cable because you will divide total amp by 3
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
LOL You don’t understand my installation First to clear up your dividing by 3 statement. If I have a load of 80A and I want to support that load using single phase, then that single phase cable will need to be able to safely deliver 80A If I want to support the 80A load using three phase cables (3 live + neutral) then in that scenario, each of the cables will conduct 80A/3 MY HOUSE Assume I need 80A I have 3phases coming into the house. BUT my house only uses single phase!! Only 1 out of the three phases supports my house at anytime via the changeovers. I have connected 3phases simply to make the installation more resilient. In this case I need each of the three cables coming in, to be able to supply 80A. If my house is on L1 it gets 80A if on L2 80A and if on L3 also we get 80A. Each of the cables must be at least 16mm in order to supply the 80A If you’re not an electrical engineer or have not seen the schematic details then you may not fully understand. My house uses single phase only So one phase out of the 3 coming in will supply electricity to the house! The 3phases coming in is for resilience purposes ONLY. If there’s a problem with L1, I switch to L2, and so on/ so forth I will demonstrate the switching in a later video with more details of the changeover system in a detailed electrical Ebook Bless
@davidgyimah4377
2 жыл бұрын
@@kingstal90 Thanks for the explanation and I now see your point. You're using a single phase and that make sense to use 16mm cables. My house was designed differently with 3 phases shared among the entire house. Two of phases supply power to ground and first floor whiles the third phase supply power to 20000 Watts transformer to convert 240V to 120V for my USA appliances so I have both 240V and 110V within my house. The ground floor lights are 110V whiles the first floor uses 240V so my is completely different. It was designed by my friend here in US. Thanks again bro. I will look for you I come to Ghana in two weeks God willing 🙏
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
@@davidgyimah4377 - Great but if you lose one phase, you lose a portion of your house. If I lose one or even two phases, my entire house remains ON.
@davidgyimah4377
2 жыл бұрын
@@kingstal90 Yes, you're correct when I lose a phase I am losing a portion of power supply to a portion in the house but now I am ok. Thanks.
@dyb2458
2 жыл бұрын
@@davidgyimah4377 Thanks for sharing. I'm also considering similar setup for my home. I'm also based in the US. I'd appreciate the opportunity to connect with you --if it's okay with you. Thanks
@deematrix4135
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Guys Thank you very much, You are impacting some valuable knowledge to us. I also just bought 3 of your ebooks. My question on this cables is, what are the disadvantages of installing a bigger size cable instead of exact size, Lets say a 2bdr house with a 24amp and you deciced to install a 16mm2 cable? Hope to hear from you. Y3 B3 Shia.
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated Answered all your emails.
@kwameboadukissi426
2 жыл бұрын
Very informative as usual. But are your rooms not going to be very hot with the concrete roofing instead of the conventional metal or aluminium roofing sheets?
@badazz12r
2 жыл бұрын
what is the max surge? In the US the max surge is 225a, the cable is size 0000. Here in the US, the meter is the main that the consumer cannot touch the disconnect is after it. Question due residents there do duck banks, the power coming from the pole to the conduit in the ground, power is coming up. Is that a common practice there?
@KofiAbakh
Жыл бұрын
Can you please work on in nearest future? Please
@roots-diaspora
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
Welcome! Thanks for the donation Much appreciated
@angelaparker1302
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the update but for the past three weeks now I have been asking you a question and you have ignored all my questions. Please help a sister out , once again why did not choose cement blocks over bricks in building your house? I am asking because of the longevity of bricks over cement blocks in long term history has shown as that bricks last thousands of years over cement blocks.Thank you
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
To be honest - I just went with the majority there. I didnt research much in that respect
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
Maybe you can research bricks vs blocks for tropical climates and let us know 😀
@derekg3230
2 жыл бұрын
sup @Asha when are you uploading the ebook on how to properly wire a house.. all that RCBO stuff etc lol
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
Ok - will do soon. Maybe within the next 2/3weeks should be out
@KofiAbakh
Жыл бұрын
Please I wanted to buy the e-book but, there is no mobile money option.
@aberba
2 жыл бұрын
Having the white trunk sticking out is a bit meh. Should be hidden clean from sight
@danielneequaye5505
2 жыл бұрын
Formally,main cables were permitted to be hidden,but because of rampant stealing of power, electrical contractors were ordered to display it open.hence the trunk.
@aberba
2 жыл бұрын
@@danielneequaye5505 Is it a requirement in Ghana? Cus first of all it looks ugly and dangerous when exposed. Second, some real estate developers bury their cables. Also done in major GH cities buildings. It'll be very primitive to enforce this kind of wiring when the rest of the world is moving ahead. Nevertheless, it doesn't look good. Those plastic trunking will come off in no time...their quality is meh.
@denniscasely-hayford3245
2 жыл бұрын
@@danielneequaye5505 I don't know about that, because I don't have any truncated stuff on the wall of my recently completed dream house. It's an eyesore. Hopefully, it's temporary. Having the distribution board on the wall of the main house is not the best. I have it on the wall of my staff quarters structure and it's concealed in a nice wooden enclosure with a cover built by my Carpenter.
@obiaw204
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Does the ebook contain the details on the ECG Phase changer I enquired about the other day? Also what’s your take on underground cable power (ECG) supply to a house?
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
What ECG Phase changer? There is No ECG Phase changer Underground cable is fine. it is more aesthetically pleasing. Just make sure it is the correct size as this installation method is very different and has different design factors to be considered when cable is buried in duct/pipe in the hot ground.
@obiaw204
2 жыл бұрын
@@kingstal90 Thanks for the explanation. I was referring to the three phase change over, whether it is captured in the ebook
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
@@obiaw204 - No, that will be a separate video and ebook entirely. In the video I will demonstrate the operation of the changeover and the AVR and include all details in the ebook
@user-wk2he4ee1e
6 ай бұрын
Please give me the link
@clementagyapong3863
Жыл бұрын
what of 10mm armoured cable for the incoming to the meter board?
@naaseijnr1984
2 жыл бұрын
Can you recommend your electrician for me?
@ankomahrichard4562
2 жыл бұрын
How to calculate for in 230/120v
@Boateng1979
2 жыл бұрын
A big thanks for your info! Please how much is the main electricity voltage in Ghana and also can you use domotica electricit system in Ghana? I don’t know if you know of Domotica system!
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
220-230V in Ghana. Educate me please on the domotica. Never heard of it
@Boateng1979
2 жыл бұрын
@@kingstal90 all Description Home automation or domotics is building automation for a home, called a smart home or smart house. A home automation system will monitor and/or control home attributes such as lighting, climate, entertainment systems, and appliances. It may also include home security such as access control and alarm systems
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
@@Boateng1979 - ok great. Yes very aware of home automation, just hadn't heard about the manufacturer Domotics. Thanks very much. Personally I actually don't want too much automation due to risk of hacking, etc. Just a little bit is ok for me
@Boateng1979
2 жыл бұрын
@@kingstal90 thanks very much I appreciate you for your time answering all our questions God richly blessed you 🙏
@MrTheelicitor
2 жыл бұрын
Kingsley, perhaps you need to look at putting a smaller AVR at the interface between the meter and ECG for 10m2 cable or change it all together or do both. I know there is a breaker but a friends house caught fire although he had some some sort of AVR inside the house it didn't prevent the surge at the meter point as you would expect. As I don't have the full details of root cause of the fire, he seemed to suggest and as well told by ECG and fire service that the fire was due to a voltage flactuation a the meter point. Can you illucidate on what your thought are on this. Thanks Akora
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
The cables are no longer 10mm2. We changed them to 16mm2. Very strange and difficult to say without a proper root cause analysis. There could be many reasons. Trust all is well with you
@MrTheelicitor
2 жыл бұрын
@@kingstal90 I have subsequently watched the change you've made to the 10mm cable. Glad you gotto to do that. All is well! thanks
@broaikings9527
2 жыл бұрын
I GUESS UR BUILDING IS IN ACCRA REASONS FOR STABLE POWER
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
Not in Accra
@yonkomanhomes5715
2 жыл бұрын
How long did it take you to receive your prepaid meter?
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
Too long. Maybe 2months or 3. can't remember
@yonkomanhomes5715
2 жыл бұрын
Don't blame you brother everything is at a snail pace in our country. Thanks
@nickbrown4349
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Asher & Gad, does the 11.7KW total power requirement include power to feed the swimming pool equipments?
@johnampiah2110
2 жыл бұрын
😍🔥❤️🙏🏾👍🏾
@samowusu-amoah3048
2 жыл бұрын
Can I have the contact details of the person who made your balustrades, please
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
Refer to the Balustrade Video and its description
@samowusu-amoah3048
2 жыл бұрын
I have referred to it and there was no number.
@aberba
2 жыл бұрын
Can the meter handle 100A.
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
Of course
@zacusjenny9777
2 жыл бұрын
Asaha and Gad please why do we have to pay before getting the information we need. besides we pay for data before we watch dis programs
@kingstal90
2 жыл бұрын
This is an amusing comment. You want my engineering information for free? Sorry - That doesn't happen anywhere By all means - If you can get an engineering design from somewhere else for free please go ahead. Also please note, you don't have to do anything. It is NOT compulsory to get the ebook. Time and intellectual property is MONEY!! Those who need it, get it and many have already. Have a good day.
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