Latest Articles
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Modern day electric motors
Electric motors have come a long way, and it helps to know their characteristics rather than arbitrarily replace faulty units. Bob Harper explains. -
An introduction to commercial refrigeration
Commercial refrigeration repairs and preventive maintenance are good business opportunities. In the second part of a series, Phil Kreveld goes into more technology depth ... -
Understanding diodes in appliances
Success in fixing appliances and other electronics will enhance your reputation as a skilled technician, and in the long term offer significant billable hours. ... -
Installing KNX into a broadcast van
This mobile TV studio is able to run its equipment efficiently, and with the knowledge that if disaster strikes, it won’t affect the broadcast. ... -
Working in hazardous areas
When there’s a high concentration of flammable gases, vapours or dusts in an area, it turns a routine job into a risky and complex ... -
Safe testing
Electrical testing is required to ensure compliance and safety for electrical installation work, prove de-energised, fault find and perform preventative maintenance, but WHS requirements ... -
Why smart meters aren’t as evil as you may think
Many of the arguments against new metering technology simply don’t add up, writes Phil Kreveld. -
The next stage of apprentice evolution
Despite an increase in the number of electrical apprenticeships, completion rates are down and continue to fall. Paul Skelton looks at the changing needs ... -
Yingli Solar surpasses 10GWs of global solar module deliveries
Yingli Solar has announced that the company has surpassed 10GWs of cumulative solar module deliveries worldwide. -
3M respiratory and body protection kits
3M has launched four new convenient respiratory and body protection kits designed to manage varying levels of exposure to asbestos fibres and dust.
