From the magazine
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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. ... -
Payment disputes with residential clients
Mrs Jones seemed nice enough. She made you cups of coffee. She inquired as to your family’s well-being. She shared a joke with you ... -
Current concerns
Older houses were wired according to the safety standards of their time. Gary Busbridge calls for more RCDs to bring things up to date. ... -
Electrical Connection is turning 20
Paul Skelton looks back at how the magazine has survived, thrived and dived into many of the issues surrounding the industry. The year was ... -
BOB HARPER: Fuses confusing?
In solar systems, fires are caused by bad connections rather than fault currents. Bob Harper explains. After a recent house fire in which solar ... -
Evaporative cooling… The rationale evaporates
Those roof-top systems that rely on water evaporating just don’t measure up compared with modern air-conditioning. John Konstantakopolous and Matthew Wright present the argument. ... -
DAVID HERRES: Let’s dish about dishwashers
Domestic dishwashers are practically standard equipment these days. David Herres outlines procedures for diagnosing and repairing them. Domestic dishwashers differ from the commercial units ... -
The rise of the microinverter
Solar microinverters convert DC to AC. SolarBusinessServices director Nigel Morris explains how the technology is changing solar business models. Someone asked me a great ... -
CHRIS HALLIDAY: A life-saving trip
Do we need RCDs on all circuits, including stoves and hot water units, above and beyond the rules? Chris Halliday examines an important safety ... -
GARY BUSBRIDGE: Expectant excursions
Standards committees are buzzing with activity, and Gary Busbridge sees parallels in business opportunities for contractors. The Buzz is expecting in 2015 – no, ...
