Technology
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Switchmate combats vampire power
As more home owners investigate ways to eliminate power waste, one Queensland electrician has developed a solution that will save them money, for a fraction of ... -
Safeguarding electrical installations from lightning strikes
Safeguarding electrical circuits and systems from lightning is crucial. In part one of this topic, George Georgevits analyses nature’s power. -
What is the smart grid?
When it becomes fully implemented, the smart grid will resemble an energy Internet, perhaps eventually worldwide. -
Introducing Path LED
An intelligent lighting system installed in a home’s skirting board can increase the safety of tenants and warn of intruders, writes Callum Fitzpatrick. -
Envirovision… The Australian-made energy monitor
A new, subscription-free, Australian-made energy monitor offers electricians the ability to show their customers how to save money. -
Lighting for retail applications
Getting the lighting in a retail outlet right is pivotal to that store’s success. Richard Shepherd explains. -
The A-Z of transistors
Transistors may be small but they are an important part on an electrical circuit. David Herres explains. -
The lucrative business of refrigeration systems
Attending to the electrical components of refrigeration systems is good for contractors, but there are other aspects that can be quite lucrative. Phil Kreveld explains. -
The importance of testing devices for lamps
A good testing device saves time and money on lighting maintenance, explains Aubrey Bartholomeusz of Power Parameters. -
Changes to the Wiring Rules and HVAC installation requirements
Amendment 2 to the Wiring Rules has answered one of the most nagging questions surrounding air conditioners and isolators. Peter Cashel explains.
