Author: Paul Skelton
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Opportunities arise for electricians thanks to electric cars
As there are relatively few electric vehicle chargers in use today, the issues and application of this equipment has yet to be seen. In this article, ... -
Playing it safe
New workplace health and safety requirements has come into effect (in most States). -
Make sure you adhere to the Privacy Act
Under the Privacy Act, requirements dictate how you should handle your clients’ personal information. And there are a number of things to be done. Michael Leahy ... -
CSIRO open new, state-of-the-art air conditioner test facility in Newcastle
CSIRO engineers have designed and commissioned a new, state-of-the-art national test facility to evaluate the electrical, cooling and heating performance of conventional and solar-powered Heating, Ventilation ... -
10 questions for your test and tag provider
While many people conduct their testing and tagging in house, the majority of organisations choose to outsource their electrical safety management programs to a specialist provider. ... -
Understanding Ohm’s Law
Sparkies are as much mathematicians as they are electricians, writes David Herres -
How to achieve the full benefit of LED lighting
LEDs are undoubtedly the future of lighting, says Philips Lighting’s Phil Compson. But there are things that you need to know to achieve the full benefits ... -
Trade-specific gloves from Ansell highlight importance of PPE
There is a culture among the various tradies on worksites that wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) isn’t necessary. -
Visible light communications
Visible light communications could see electricians enter the data market with the flick of a switch -
National licence for electricians on its way
In July 2012, Australia will move for the first time towards a National Occupational Licensing System (NOLS) that will allow tradespeople, including electricians and electrical contractors, ...