Features
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Truly ‘smart’ homes and sparkies are essential to reducing energy use
Clipsal by Schneider Electric vice president of home & distribution Chris Kerr writes about what electricians can do to help homeowners adopt true home automation and reap the ... -
5 electrical tips for a bathroom renovation
If you’re planning a bathroom renovation, it is important to consider both the electrical layout and lighting. Choosing the right lighting has aesthetic benefits such as ... -
Augmented reality for electrical installers
How can augmented reality (AR) help installers in their work? R&M sees it as a possibility for facilitating cabling and assembly in data centres and buildings. ... -
Covering the risk of bushfires
By replacing existing bare wire with covered conductors, utilities can minimise the risk of bushfires. Amokabel Australia managing director Steve Rutland explains how the technology is ... -
Solar Smarts: Getting the most out of each ray
In light of solar panels continual growth across the country, Phil Kreveld writes about how to optimise their efficiency, getting the most out of what the ... -
How to save energy with fibre optic networks?
When it comes to protecting the atmosphere, FTTH is a good choice. This is because modern broadband provision with fibre optic networks requires much less energy ... -
The markets they are a-changin’
The way some electricians source their components is changing with online distributors operating differently to the traditional wholesale channel. Electrical Connection finds out more about the ... -
Reducing the cost of underground cables: thermal resistivity
Underground cabling is a tricky topic with many variables impacting their performance, safety risk and compliance. GSES conducts an experiment on underground cables, the different types ... -
Clenergy: Built from the news feed up
Clenergy is a solar mounting solution and electrical component manufacturer which turned to Facebook for its latest innovation. Sean Carroll finds out how many Facebook users ... -
From solar to polar at USC
The University of the Sunshine Coast has taken a big step towards becoming carbon neutral by 2025, installing a ‘water battery’ that keeps an entire campus ...
