Risk mitigation
Cabling designers and installers have various insurance policies to militate against potential risks, but what about mitigating risks from insurance companies themselves?From BICSI's research, not many...
View ArticleDodgy LEDs — are your globes causing interference?
Are you a supplier? Anyone who imports electronic devices, including LED globes, for use by someone other than themselves is a supplier under the Radiocommunications Act 1992. Even if you’re not...
View ArticleRecycled battery storage unit set to connect to the grid
2016 should see the world’s largest second-use battery storage unit made from recycled systems of electric vehicles go into operation in Lünen, Germany.The project, part of a joint venture between...
View ArticleNominations for electrical committee positions
The Queensland Government’s Electrical Safety Office is seeking nominations for committee members for the Electrical Safety Education Committee and Electrical Equipment Committee.The key function of...
View ArticleNation's largest trades and skills challenge
Australia’s young apprentices, trainees and students are gearing up for the ultimate trades and skills challenge: the 2016 WorldSkills Australia National Competition.The biannual national competition...
View ArticleHager Electro domestic meter boxes range
The Hager Electro range of domestic meter boxes is designed to conform to relevant state regulatory requirements for Qld, NSW/ACT and Vic. The VYMBQ enclosure for Qld complies with AS/3012, suitable...
View ArticleOrganisations invited to join EXITCYCLE
Organisations from both the private and government sectors in Queensland are being invited by the Lighting Council Australia to become signatories to lighting recycling program EXITCYCLE.The voluntary...
View ArticleR&M Easy Line RJ45 patch cords
R&M has expanded its range of RJ45 patch cords for LAN environments with the Easy Line (EL) series of unshielded and shielded copper cables.The cables come in four lengths (1, 2, 3 and 5 m) and...
View ArticleM-Elec NOX LED floodlight range
The NOX floodlight range from M-Elec contains seven LED floodlights designed for a variety of applications.The slim floodlights are lightweight and feature an offset bracket design, which means they...
View ArticleDatapod gears up for global expansion following Eaton deal
Australian modular data centre manufacturer Datapod is gearing up for international expansion after forging a supply agreement with power management company Eaton Australia.Canberra-headquartered...
View ArticleERCO's LED retrofit for 5-storey Berlin bookstore
Dussmann das KulturKaufhaus in Berlin, Germany, is known as a cultural hub for the literary minded, and during planning for a complete refurbishment, the five-storey bookstore opted for ERCO luminaires...
View ArticleTimes Microwave Systems Data Line Surge Protectors
Times Microwave Systems has added to its Times-Protect line of surge protection devices with the Data Line surge protection product family. The range now includes the LP-DOE-1G, LP-POE-1G and...
View ArticleBenefits of power quality monitoring outside substations
Utilities operating in Australia face many adversaries with regards to power distribution; challenges which would drive most international counterparts to alternative markets. Australian utilities are...
View ArticleMan's body found in roof cavity
The discovery of a man’s body inside a roof cavity in the Sydney suburb of Panania reinforces the importance of safety when working with live electricity, says the National Electrical and...
View ArticleAussie businesses taking risks when it comes to compliance
Aussie small businesses are taking legal risks by not having appropriate workplace contracts and policies in place, according to a report released by cloud legal services provider LawPath.The company...
View ArticleFacility operations and maturity model: streamlining DC operations
An operations and maintenance program is critical in determining how a data centre is meeting its design goals and business objectives. The 'maturity model' within this white paper presents a...
View ArticleNew course for working safely with asbestos
Tradespeople are often drilling into asbestos unprotected and, with around one-third of all homes built in Australia containing asbestos products, the need for safe work practices is vital to ensure...
View ArticleHager motion detector range with LED floodlights or lamps
The Hager motion detectors with LED floodlights or lamps come with an integrated detector that is sensitive to infrared radiation, ensuring automatic operation of lighting, day or night, from the...
View ArticleFAULHABER 2668 ... CR DC-micromotor
Available through ERNTEC, the FAULHABER 2668 ... CR DC motor is a copper‐graphite commutated DC‐micromotor offering more power in the hand than comparable drives. This is due to a bigger NdFeB magnet...
View ArticlePanasonic appoints new security systems national manager
Panasonic has announced the appointment of Daniel Sultana as national manager – security systems.In this role, Panasonic said Sultana will work to further build brand awareness of its growing suite of...
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