From the magazine
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Robin Norris: Celebrating 50 years
For the past 50 years Robin Norris has been a dedicated member of the Australian electrical sector. Now he’s decided it’s time to pull ... -
Ignoring mercury… Lessons from Minamata
Events that took place in a sleepy Japanese town in the 1950s provide a stark reminder of the consequences of ignorance when it comes ... -
The energy storage shift
The way we provide and consume energy is destined to undergo a paradigm shift – and maybe much sooner than we think. Jacob Harris ... -
CNW Electrical open Training Academy
A new training academy has opened in the West that is focused on building skills in hazardous areas. Best known as an electrical wholesaler, ... -
The tender trap
Counting and measuring are central to accurate estimating, but there’s much more to it. Brian Seymour outlines the detail. In the world of competitive ... -
Multimedia coaxing
Network technology that uses existing hybrid fibre coax cable looks good at first glance, but is it better than Ethernet? George Georgevits compares the ... -
CHRIS HALLIDAY: Testing times
Testing and tagging of electrical gear is now the norm for businesses, but is it really necessary? Chris Halliday of PowerLogic investigates. The owner ... -
DAVID HERRES: Don’t always wave goodbye
The microwave oven is a simple appliance, and repair is not difficult as long as the hazards are recognised. David Herres explains. The first ... -
On the grid
Solar panel arrays can be better distributed for maximum ‘collectible’ characteristics. Phil Kreveld discusses the principles. Solar photovoltaic inverters differ from other types, often ... -
Shine a light on solar
The basic principles of photovoltaic systems make useful reading for non-specialist electricians installing all or part of a system. Phil Kreveld sets them out. ...
