Contributors
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Solar lighting in mission-critical applications
Lighting professionals mask ask themselves if solar lighting is suitable for mission-critical lighting applications. John Warren, Orca Solar Lighting, takes a deeper look. Mission-critical lighting applications ... -
The 101 of Standards in Australia
After celebrating its 100-year anniversary, Standards Australia looks back on all that it does for Australian industries. Over the past 101 years, thousands of standards have ... -
Seminars in Print: Managing the variables
Accurate estimates start with accurate take-offs. Brian Seymour looks at how electrical contractors need to manage the variables in any given job. Estimating is one of ... -
Maxing ‘batteryfication’: Can this be your eureka moment?
With the increasing use of stationary batteries in residential, small commercial and light industrial situations, Peter Vandenheuvel believes now is the right time for the more ... -
What type of business structure is best for your tradie business?
A common question for many businesses in the post-COVID age, Paul Cott looks at the most common business structures for tradies and explains the benefits, disadvantages ... -
What’s the difference between P and N-type solar panels?
The modern solar panel industry is focused on N-type solar panels over P-doped panels but little is really known about the two types that grace Australian ... -
Tradies aren’t protecting against skin cancer despite higher UV exposure
New data reveals that Australia’s tradies aren’t acting to protect themselves from the sun despite skin cancer-causing UV ration being up to ten times the rate ... -
The dangers of arc flashes
As with each edition of Electrical Connection, Dale West tells an anecdotal story about the risks of working with high voltage, stressing the importance of safety. ... -
A legal conundrum
Does a contractor have the right to stop work, potentially causing costly project delays, if the supplied fittings are found to be non-compliant? On the face ... -
Sensor-driven solar lights and complying with AS/NZS 1158
Solar lighting has become recognised as a reliable solution across the country. John Warren writes about what electricians need to know on the standards side of ...
