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Obsolete? Cat 5e cabling in offices
A significant change is on the way in how office buildings are cabled, writes CommScope Asia Pacific vice president for intelligent buildings Matias Peluffo. Category 5e cabling, which is ... -
Fredon QLD raises the bar
A Queensland contractor has taken an innovative approach to constructing a bus duct riser: building it wholly offsite. The technique delivered considerable efficiency and safety benefits, ... -
Breathing easy, part two
In the second part of this series on working safely around asbestos, we look at the practical component drilling and handling the material. Paul Skelton reports. ... -
Legrand Excel Life: By sparkies, for sparkies
An extensive update to the Legrand Excel Life range of wiring devices has led to some impressive developments. Paul Skelton reports. Some readers of Electrical Connection ... -
Energy storage up to standard
As the rate of uptake for energy storage systems increases exponentially, the development of official standards for the technology is playing a serious game of catch ... -
A-Z of battery technology
The fervour surrounding energy storage devices is driving significant developments in battery chemistry and technology, causing a diverse marketplace to emerge. Jacob Harris explains. The ability ... -
Metrowest wires up four satellite stations
The construction of four remote satellite stations saw one WA contractor play a critical role in linking rural communities to the rest of the country. Paul ... -
Micro-hydro generation… Just add water
Think small-scale hydro generation is just a pipe dream? Think again. Kate Jordan looks at a new product from New Zealand that’s making waves. From new-age ... -
Solar Gold certification
The Solar Gold Certification program is an initiative of the Australian Solar Council that aims to benefit installers, designers and end users alike. Jacob Harris explains. ... -
The panel game
Maintaining solar PV systems can be a good source of business and customer peace of mind, writes ‘The Shadow’. The maintenance of domestic solar photovoltaic systems ...
