Author: Paul Skelton
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Energy Queensland: Wild conditions for the Sunshine State
The Queensland Government’s plan to start an electrical contracting firm has been met with widespread criticism from sparkies up north. Paul Skelton reports. It sounds like ... -
Public health: A glaring emission
LED street lights have caught the attention of the American Medical Association, which is calling for a ban on certain models of lamp. Paul Skelton reports. ... -
Where there’s smoke …
There are two kinds of smoke detector on the market, but one of them doesn’t deserve the name. Paul Skelton reports. Ionisation alarms were introduced in ... -
Draft of Cabling Industry Code released for public comment
A draft of the Industry Code for Telecommunications and Data Cabling Businesses has been made available for public comment. This Code applies to Telecommunications and Data ... -
Clipsal by Schneider Electric launches Iconic new product range
Clipsal by Schneider Electric has launched Iconic, a product range of switches and sockets that incorporates smart home functionality such as multi-way dimming, app-enabled devices, smart ... -
A bathroom’s number one fan
Things are full steam ahead in the heat, light and ventilation sector but are electricians falling behind? Paul Skelton looks at the humble three-in-ones and where ... -
I will always remember hue
A medical facility in Germany is undertaking trials on the effects of lighting on people suffering dementia. In December 2015, Osram supplied the St. Augustinus hospital ... -
The great solar crack down
The Clean Energy Council is cracking down on panel suppliers that make unsubstantiated marketing claims and/or avoid their warranty responsibilities. Paul Skelton reports. According to an ... -
Indoor positioning sets up shop
A new retail positioning system based on visible light communications is making shopping an even more personalised experience. Lighting is one of the more important factors ... -
Having naan of it… How one contractor hit back
Imported electrical equipment may look good at first, but then the remedial work has to kick in. Paul Skelton reports. Product compliance is not a new ...
