Contributors
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A fridge full of opportunity
Poor maintenance of refrigeration systems can jeopardise the food industry’s thin profit margins. Phil Kreveld begins a series on cool opportunities for electrical contractors. -
Killer clones from overseas
Phoney Rolex watches may be fun holiday items but a ripped-off electrical fitting could wipe out an entire household. Bob Harper outlines the dangers. -
Wiring Rules and swimming pools
Swimming pools and spas are great family fun, but associated electrical works need special care. Gary Busbridge outlines the safety essentials. -
The different types of sparky
New methods and materials, plus the full-scale arrival of the ‘cyber age’, have resulted in rapid changes to the electrical industry, and there is every indication ... -
Power loss, business gain
Preventing power wastage can generate additional work, writes Bob Harper. Contractors should use the energy-awareness argument on existing and potential customers. -
The protective role of RCDs
The common safety switch, as found in homes, is effective in protecting against dangerous leakage current but is generally unsuitable for many industrial applications. Phil Kreveld ... -
There’s a cool change ahead…
Solar cooling, or solar air conditioning, is a relatively new technology that has a strong potential to break into Australia’s residential market. Phil Kreveld explains how ... -
Solving common cabling problems
Testing is an integral part of every cable installation. George Georgevits offers a guide to diagnosing and solving cabling problems quickly and effectively. -
Effective lighting in retail environments
Effective lighting in retail environments is widely regarded as an important sales tool, writes Sue Stokes. -
Understanding characteristic impedance
Cabling technicians, in contrast to power and light electricians, have occasion to work with somewhat more specialised materials. And the underlying theoretical basis also differs, writes ...