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How to achieve the full benefit of LED lighting
LEDs are undoubtedly the future of lighting, says Philips Lighting’s Phil Compson. But there are things that you need to know to achieve the ... -
Trade-specific gloves from Ansell highlight importance of PPE
There is a culture among the various tradies on worksites that wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) isn’t necessary. -
Visible light communications
Visible light communications could see electricians enter the data market with the flick of a switch -
National licence for electricians on its way
In July 2012, Australia will move for the first time towards a National Occupational Licensing System (NOLS) that will allow tradespeople, including electricians and ... -
Scottish whiskey-producing region, Speyside, installs biomass combined heat and power plant
The Speyside region of Scotland is home to many leading Scotch whisky brands. It features the highest number of distilleries of all the Scottish ... -
Cashing in on sustainable building practices
The recently announced carbon tax, spiralling energy consumption and recent hikes in electricity charges, are three good reasons for building owners and tenants to ... -
Clipsal’s 30 Series mechanism
Introduced back in 1971, Clipsal’s 30 Series mechanism has survived and flourished over the years. Now there’s a new addition to the series that’s ... -
HPM Legrand’s Excel range upgraded for the 21st century
Almost 30 years since its introduction to the Australian marketplace, HPM Legrand’s Excel Life range has been significantly upgraded to meet the demands of ... -
How to combat hysteresis
Preventing power wastage can generate additional work, writes Bob Harper. Contractors should use the energy-awareness argument on existing and potential customers. -
Arc fault circuit interrupters
Electrical safety is on the increase once again, writes Gary Busbridge. This time we’re targeting arcing faults.