Author: Staff Writer
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The 10 dumb myths of solar installers
The solar installation industry is rife with legends and stories, many of which are unfounded. Matthew Wright of Zero Emissions dispels 10 of the most common ... -
PHIL KREVELD: No shortcuts in solar
Electricity from the sun is cheap, but don’t think that way about PV installation gear. Phil Kreveld tells how to get the best out of those ... -
BRIAN SEYMOUR: How to make money… and get paid
There’s a lot more to running a successful electrical contracting business than being a good electrician. Brian Seymour outlines other crucial skills. Just because you are ... -
Robin Norris: Celebrating 50 years
For the past 50 years Robin Norris has been a dedicated member of the Australian electrical sector. Now he’s decided it’s time to pull up stumps. ... -
Payment mastery
It’s not that hard to cut out 80% of your bad payers, writes Anthony Igra. Here’s how. I know a contractor who was asked to do ... -
PHIL KREVELD: Right on the roof
Panel installers must study location and roof type before quoting, writes Phil Kreveld. Mounting materials are costly, labour time may increase, and an unhappy customer is ... -
Fluke Corporation introduces clamp meter
Electronic test tool manufacturer, Fluke Corporation has introduced the Fluke 902 FC True-rms HVAC clamp meter, a wireless Fluke Connect-enabled meter that improves the productivity of HVAC technicians ... -
NECA pushes Senate to re-establish the ABCC
Given the backdrop of media surrounding the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC), NECA encourages Senator’s to listen to community and business sentiment and ensure ... -
ABB to strengthen power network at world’s busiest international airport
Automation and power technology group, ABB, will upgrade its SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) system for the power network at Dubai International, the world’s busiest ... -
Scientists develop new and improved solar cell
Scientists have developed a new silicon solar cell that promises cheaper manufacturing processes and better power output. The collaboration, between scientists at The Australian National University ...
