Combined Heat and Power (CHP) solar technology
An Australian renewable energy company is set to show off its Combined Heat and Power (CHP) solar technology at a demonstration site in Melbourne....
Tackling wind turbine noise complaints
Wind and solar are two major players in the renewable energy market – and both technologies could bode well for electricians. David Herres explains...
LED lighting upgrade for Tamworth Mall
Tamworth’s boutique shopping mall, the Atrium, has installed Philips’ latest cutting-edge LED lighting technology - delivering considerable savings in both energy and maintenance requirements,...
A new guide to building information modelling (BIM)
Over the past 12 months, Electrical Connection has looked extensively at building information modelling (BIM). Now, a new guide is set to help the...
The pros and cons of LEDs
LEDs have come a long way from once being used in small electronic devices, to now being used to create extraordinary effects at events...
How amendments to the Building Code affect lighting installers
Lighting installers at any level should be aware of the need to comply with the requirements of the Building Code of Australia in both...
Jointing and terminating cables
Jointing and terminating cables is an exacting business, writes George Georgevits. Following the requirements will ensure performance, safety and long service life.
Compression and mechanical...
Make sure you adhere to the Privacy Act
Under the Privacy Act, requirements dictate how you should handle your clients’ personal information. And there are a number of things to be done....
Ten questions for your test and tag provider
While many people conduct their testing and tagging in house, the majority of organisations choose to outsource their electrical safety management programs to a...
Understanding Ohm’s Law
Sparkies are as much mathematicians as they are electricians, writes David Herres
Ohm’s Law is the single most used formula for electricians. In its most...