Features
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Where there’s smoke …
There are two kinds of smoke detector on the market, but one of them doesn’t deserve the name. Paul Skelton reports. Ionisation alarms were introduced in ... -
Australia’s first solar panels with an integrated battery
A start-up which spun out of CSIRO research is producing Australia’s first ever solar panels with an integrated battery and intelligent technology. The system can deliver ... -
A bathroom’s number one fan
Things are full steam ahead in the heat, light and ventilation sector but are electricians falling behind? Paul Skelton looks at the humble three-in-ones and where ... -
I will always remember hue
A medical facility in Germany is undertaking trials on the effects of lighting on people suffering dementia. In December 2015, Osram supplied the St. Augustinus hospital ... -
Cleaning up with solar
Solar panels can reportedly lose up to 40% of their efficiency simply by being dirty. Now, electricians can cash in on the rise of PV module ... -
Lights, camera, action for electricians
You needn’t be a sparkie to work as a gaffer, but a strong understanding of electrical equipment is vital. Joe Young finds out more about the ... -
The great solar crack down
The Clean Energy Council is cracking down on panel suppliers that make unsubstantiated marketing claims and/or avoid their warranty responsibilities. Paul Skelton reports. According to an ... -
Indoor positioning sets up shop
A new retail positioning system based on visible light communications is making shopping an even more personalised experience. Lighting is one of the more important factors ... -
What comes KNXt for KNX in Australia?
By now, electrical contractors all around the country are likely to have heard of KNX. What you may not know is that industry is currently debating ... -
IoT: Into the swing of ‘Things’
The Internet of Things promises to usher in fundamental changes in all sectors of the electrical industry. Jacob Harris takes a closer look at the technology ...
