From the magazine
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A cable rating solution
A standardised Cable Rating System has been developed to clearly define cabling requirements and aid communication between installers and end users. Jacob Harris explains. ... -
Obsolete? Cat 5e cabling in offices
A significant change is on the way in how office buildings are cabled, writes CommScope Asia Pacific vice president for intelligent buildings Matias Peluffo. Category 5e cabling, ... -
Fredon QLD raises the bar
A Queensland contractor has taken an innovative approach to constructing a bus duct riser: building it wholly offsite. The technique delivered considerable efficiency and ... -
Breathing easy, part two
In the second part of this series on working safely around asbestos, we look at the practical component drilling and handling the material. Paul ... -
Legrand Excel Life: By sparkies, for sparkies
An extensive update to the Legrand Excel Life range of wiring devices has led to some impressive developments. Paul Skelton reports. Some readers of ... -
Energy storage up to standard
As the rate of uptake for energy storage systems increases exponentially, the development of official standards for the technology is playing a serious game ... -
A-Z of battery technology
The fervour surrounding energy storage devices is driving significant developments in battery chemistry and technology, causing a diverse marketplace to emerge. Jacob Harris explains. ... -
Metrowest wires up four satellite stations
The construction of four remote satellite stations saw one WA contractor play a critical role in linking rural communities to the rest of the ... -
Micro-hydro generation… Just add water
Think small-scale hydro generation is just a pipe dream? Think again. Kate Jordan looks at a new product from New Zealand that’s making waves. ... -
Solar Gold certification
The Solar Gold Certification program is an initiative of the Australian Solar Council that aims to benefit installers, designers and end users alike. Jacob ...
