Features
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Hewson “staggered” by lack of energy policy
Dr John Hewson AM, former leader of the federal Liberal Party, tells Electrical Connection that Australia is trapped in a policy vacuum as the rest of ... -
The heat is on for the thermal imaging sector
The thermal imaging sector has a lot of potential, so why does the Australasian Thermographers Association chairman call it the wild West? Ainsleigh Oates investigates. As ... -
A look at modern slavery in the trades sector
Australia is among the early jurisdictions to act against unjust practices, but just how will this affect the trades sector? Esther Rivers reports. Modern slavery, the ... -
How the AS/NZS 5141 Standard benefits air conditioning installers
Fujitsu General Australia national product manager Kyle Rafter looks at how the AS/NZS 5141 Standard benefits air conditioning installers. On 26 November 2018, Standards Australia published ... -
The hidden dangers of EMF
A link between man-made EMF and health issues has long been hypothesised. Can electricians take steps to minimise exposure in the home? Brihony Tulloch has the ... -
The arc flash risk
Light and heat produced by an electrical arc can be enough to cause serious bodily harm, damage or fire. Pat Mynett reports. An electric arc occurs ... -
Breaking into the prison sector for electrical contractors
As Australian prisons look to upgrade and grow, one Sydney-based contractor explains how it thrived under trying circumstances. Ainsleigh Oates reports. Between 30 June 2017 and ... -
The case for north-south pitch
GSES investigates the effect of a north-south split pitch on array output and a rethink of optimum design. Solar installers or system designers in Australia know ... -
FluoroCycle lamp waste recycling program enters its eighth year
The FluoroCycle lamp waste recycling program is now entering its eighth year. Cameron Grimes takes a look at how the market has developed. When dumped into ... -
Electrical accessory manufacturers enter home automation sector
Several electrical accessory manufacturers have begun entering the home automation market. Cameron Grimes takes a look at some of the solutions on offer and how they ...
