Author: Paul Skelton
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Empowering independence with smart home technology
The growing demand for smart home technology in Australia’s disability and aged care sectors presents a transformative opportunity for electricians. Paul Skelton writes. In Australia — ... -
What happens to outdated solar panels?
Households get substantial benefits from solar panels, but what happens to outdated units? Paul Skelton looks at the business opportunities. The small-scale power generation sector is booming, ... -
Laying the foundations: electricians working with smart home technology
As home automation technologies grow in prominence, electricians need to be aware of what these systems offer as they will likely be the first port of ... -
Frequent flyer points: keeping small-business costs down
Collecting frequent flyer points is an effective way of keeping small-business costs down. Paul Skelton reports. Managing the cost of doing business is one of the ... -
Take your breath away: silicosis in the industry
The rise in popularity of stone-type benchtops and other surfaces has led to a return of the potentially lethal silicosis among workers. Paul Skelton reports. Late ... -
ESV giving back to the community through local canteens
A grants program from Energy Safe Victoria is putting the safety of local volunteers front and centre. Paul Skelton reports. Australians are a philanthropic lot. Every ... -
Staying safe around fire ants as a sparkie
Solenopsis invicta can pose a threat to electricians, writes Paul Skelton. The very name of this invasive species means undefeated. Fire ants have become a risk ... -
Size matters
Small diameter power cable may look good in an estimate but it’s more costly in the end. Paul Skelton reports. Have you ever noticed loosefitting lugs ... -
The floating solar proposition
When land is at a premium it makes sense to use the ‘free’ space on lakes and dams for solar panel installations. Paul Skelton reports. By ... -
LEDs and flicker
Flashing light helps us to see cyclists at night, but it doesn’t belong where people are living and working. Paul Skelton reports. When 50Hz alternating current ...
