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VPI locks get a facelift
Changes to the Victorian Service and Installation Rules has led to the development of new power industry locks for local electricians. Occasionally, electricians will come across ... -
There wee go: Urine-powered microbial fuel cells
As there becomes more of a focus to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and search for viable renewable energy sources, one alternative could be within us ... -
Code for Telecommunications and Cabling Enterprises
The Cabling Advisory Group has drafted an Industry Code for Telecommunications and Cabling Enterprises to promote uniformity within the industry. Kevin Fothergill spoke with Jacob Harris ... -
AS/NZS 4777.1: Setting a new standard
AS/NZS 4777.1 is the primary standard relating to the safety and installation of grid-connected PV systems with or without storage – and it’s changing. Australian Solar ... -
Rocks on the brain… Data centre cooling achieved by using rocks
The cost of cooling a large scale data centres can run into the thousands of dollars per year. To combat this, one Swedish data storage company ... -
G.fast makes its presence known
New technology could accelerate the rollout of the NBN as well as the speed of existing cable networks. Paul Skelton explains. In October 2015, nbn (formerly ... -
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 ...
