Author: Phil Kreveld
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A dog’s breakfast
Solar inverters are now covered by a revised Standard that may contradict a ban on earlier systems. Phil Kreveld explains. Efforts towards demand management for domestic ... -
Leading the charge
Battery testing and charging for substations and electric traction can be challenging. Phil Kreveld delves into the detail. The important difference between charging for substations or ... -
LED by efficiency
There is much to be gained from using DC rather than AC as primary input for LEDs. Phil Kreveld explains the technicalities. We live in a ... -
Vegetables head towards the light
Growing vegetables out of season, isolated from the weather and with no need for arable land may not be a utopian dream any more. Phil Kreveld ... -
Saving grace
Dealing with power quality problems in small and medium installations can be a source of new business for contractors. Phil Kreveld explains. There’s money to be ... -
Don’t rush in
The tripping of high-efficiency motors on start-up needs a bit more than a simple solution. Phil Kreveld explains. High-efficiency motors are one contribution to saving the ... -
Power quality analysis: Installation harmony
Power quality analysis should be conducted for any planned installation. Phil Kreveld explains why. The notion of power quality may be familiar to many in the ... -
Pardon the interruption
Technical aspects of the uninterruptible power supply will be of interest to electrical contractors. Phil Kreveld provides an overview. This article deals with the static uninterruptible ... -
Power factor… Quality matters
Power factor correction can lead to additional business for electrical contractors. Phil Kreveld covers the considerations. Maximum demand in Australia has been growing much more strongly ... -
