Live electrical work banned in WA
In the wake of the deaths of three electrical workers in Western Australia over the past two years, electrical work on energised installations will now be prohibited.The state government is introducing...
View ArticleNipping workplace politics in the bud
The success of every organisation depends on its personnel, so allowing conflict to fester can ultimately take down your entire operation.There are a whole host of factors that affect a company’s...
View ArticleSolar installer workshops
The Australian Solar Council will be holding AS/NZS 4777.2:2015 compliance workshops this September.The workshop will be presented by Glen Morris, vice president of the Australian Solar Council and...
View ArticleYingli Solar utility-scale solar panel
Yingli Solar has developed a framed utility-scale solar panel designed for a maximum system voltage of 1500 V.Designed specifically for use in utility-scale PV power plants, the new panel is said to...
View ArticleAll-Energy Australia 2015 program released
All-Energy Australia’s 2015 program will focus on the themes of technology and innovation, featuring experts and leading exhibitors from across the global clean energy sector.Plenary chair Greg Bourne,...
View ArticleRules to live by to avoid a shock
If you work on or near electricity, ‘never work live’. This is the most important rule for electricians, those most at risk of electrical injuries, according to WorkCover NSW.In the past four years,...
View ArticlePR Lighting XR 1000 Framing light
The XR 1000 Framing light from PR Lighting is based on the Osram 1000 W metal halide lamp and is designed for demanding lighting applications. The compact and lightweight product promises a brighter...
View ArticleImproving data centre speed and efficiency
In today’s environment, data centres are gaining importance due to the trend of outsourcing access to data (through the cloud) while continuously supporting bandwidth-intensive applications (such as...
View ArticleSchneider Electric APC NetShelter SV enclosure
The APC NetShelter SV enclosure by Schneider Electric is an adaptable server rack designed to maintain good airflow for IT infrastructure. This helps ensure better efficiency by providing additional...
View ArticleSchneider Electric APC Galaxy VM three-phase UPS
The Galaxy VM three-phase UPS from APC by Schneider Electric balances availability and efficiency with three modes of efficiency for data centres and industrial applications.The UPS employs the...
View ArticleNECA calls on senators to reinstate the ABCC
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has joined a range of leading building and construction industry peak bodies to call for the reinstatement of the Australian Building and...
View ArticleClipsal launches new pre-consult web tool
A new home electrical planning web tool designed to save contractors time by educating consumers about Clipsal products, before they call an electrician or builder, has been launched by Clipsal by...
View ArticleJT Day now offers Weidmüller power supply redundancy gear
JT Day has announced it now has available Weidmüller’s ELV DC power supply redundancy gear.Power supply redundancy is described as the duplication of critical components to ensure continued operation...
View ArticleTracking technology for Alice Springs solar plant
An expansion to the Uterne solar plant at Alice Springs in the Northern Territory, completed by renewable energy company Epuron, includes innovative tracking technology.The newly constructed expansion...
View ArticleAntaira Technologies LNP-1202G-SFP and LNP-1204G-SFP industrial PoE unmanaged...
Antaira Technologies has expanded its industrial networking infrastructure family with the LNP-1202G-SFP and LNP-1204G-SFP series of industrial PoE+ gigabit unmanaged ethernet switches. Designed for...
View ArticleWolf Markerlite LED visual warning indicator
JT Day has announced the Wolf Markerlite, a self-contained, high-visibility LED visual warning indicator that highlights the position of personnel and hazards to prevent accidents in dark and reduced...
View ArticleOWL OWLTrek OTDR
With a small pocket-sized form factor, a large, high-resolution, 2.8″ colour LCD display, the OWLTrek OTDR from OWL is suitable for performing basic troubleshooting or restoration tasks on singlemode...
View ArticleClipsal by Schneider Electric Resi MAX range of circuit protection
The Resi MAX range from Clipsal by Schneider Electric offers a variety of consumer switchboards, meter boxes, circuit breakers, surge protectors, safety switches, comb busbars and accessories for...
View ArticleAre hybrid energy systems the future for industry?
Hybrid energy systems stand to benefit a wide range of industries and applications, according to CSIRO Fellow Dr Sukhvinder Badwal.Speaking ahead of his address to All-Energy Australia at the Melbourne...
View ArticleFEIN MultiMaster FMM 350 Q power tool
The FEIN MultiMaster FMM 350 Q is an oscillator power tool designed with antivibration technology. It is said to reduce vibrations by up to 70%, as well as noise levels by 50%, compared to its...
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