Contributors
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The wiring riles is on the amend, again
Gary Busbridge provides his take on the latest amendments to the Wiring Rules. Even with the latest revision of the Wiring Rules in 2018, there is ... -
Variable speed drives
Phil Kreveld takes an in-depth look at variable speed drives ad what you need to know about them. Variable speed drives are almost as common as ... -
It ain’t fair: the estimator’s lament
Brian Seymour discusses the ups and downs of estimating and who takes the accolades and blame when wins and losses are experienced. AFL supporters will be ... -
Assessing apprenticeships, safety and training during COVID-19
James Tinslay provides an update on the state of trade apprenticeships, safety and training amidst COVID-19. With three months between columns for Electrical Connection there is ... -
HV dummy switches save lives
Electrical trainer Dale West explains the importance and practicality of high voltage dummy switches and shares a case study worth reading. You might be asking yourself, ... -
Working live or your life… you choose
Sadly, the above title is the blunt reality for those working in our industry. An electric shock or arc blast incident can potentially change your life ... -
Solar installations – Panel testing and hotspots
Phil Kreveld looks at some of the reasons why hotspots can occur in solar panels and what you can do to help avoid them. Rooftop solar ... -
The power of IoT
Phil Kreveld explores the Internet of Things and world of possibilities awaiting the electrical industry. “When wireless is perfectly applied to whole world, it will be ... -
Get estimating right, the first time
Contractors that fail to guard against defects are likely to be dropped right in the poo. Brian Seymour outlines the risks and remedies. No one in ... -
The life and time of RCDs
With the introduction of arc fault detection devices, Gary Busbridge looks back on the history of the humble safety switch and explores the statistics that shows ...
