Features
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Getting your head around tariffs
As power bills become increasingly confusing, electricians should use the opportunity to educate their customers on how to save money. Paul Skelton explains. Do you remember ... -
Pardon the interruption
Technical aspects of the uninterruptible power supply will be of interest to electrical contractors. Phil Kreveld provides an overview. This article deals with the static uninterruptible ... -
Skin in the game
Think about solar installations the same way you think about sunscreen, writes Gary Busbridge. Simply buy quality products. It’s that time of year – out comes ... -
DAVID HERRES: Give ’em a break
The circuit breaker has saved a lot of lives. David Herres outlines the role and characteristics of a simple but effective device. Circuit breakers play a ... -
Feeling the heat
The first part of this series described how heat stems from current in a resistive element, and how faults can cause fires. George Georgevits now outlines ... -
Power factor… Quality matters
Power factor correction can lead to additional business for electrical contractors. Phil Kreveld covers the considerations. Maximum demand in Australia has been growing much more strongly ... -
DAVID HERRES: Antenna systems
Satellite dish work can be a profitable sideline for electricians, as the tools and expertise are already in place. David Herres offers an overview. Construction workers ... -
TKB: Standards in your pocket
NECA has developed an app that provides its members with current, wide-ranging information at the touch of a button – and better yet, it’s free. Kate ... -
Hybrid/off-grid training
A Practical Hybrid /Off-Grid training course being delivered over four days in the hills outside of Melbourne is attracting students from near and far. Jacob Harris ... -
Understanding storage
As energy storage solutions begin to enter the market, it is important for electricians to get up to speed with the new technology. GSES director Susan ...
