Electrical support to farm community
Dannevirke Dairy Supplies has been operating an electrical division for three years, providing vital support to its farming services.
John Metcalfe and Josh Harward are both registered electricians, John with vast experience in electrical work totalling 27 years and Josh registered for two years.
Both handle any kind of farm service, especially related to dairy sheds both new and older.
Some of the services include:
■ Electrical safety testing and tagging.
■ Electrical switchboard upgrades and installations.
■ Hot water installation and repairs.
■ Farm water monitoring solutions.
■ Effluent pumps.
■ Irrigation systems.
■ Bore and water pumps.
■ Pressure and vacuum pumps with variable speed drives.
■ Soft starters for pump motors.
■ Three phase power.
■ Generators.
■ Overloads.
■ Stray voltage testing (which can cut milk production by 90 per cent).
■ Repairs, maintenance and servicing.
Being associated with the DDS Pump division means John and Josh have a DDS technician on call and have also developed expertise in identifying and fixing some simple problems. This is illustrated by the project to upgrade the water supply at Tautane Station.
DDS Electrical also services domestic and commercial clients.
Householders can call on their expertise for all electrical services including:
■ Power points and outlets repaired.
■ Switchboard upgrades and installations.
■ Indoor, outdoor and security lighting, underfloor heating installation.
■ Hot water installation and repairs.
■ Spa and pool repairs.
■ Wiring for renovations, alterations, additions and extensions.
■ TV aerials. John and Josh are the ones to call.
DDS Electrical hasmany loyal commercial clients. Time is money in business and it operates a 24/7 service to repair lighting and power, repair machinery and keep businesess operating. The Dannevirke Laundromat is a regular client.