Is it time to genuinely adopt 230 V as our distribution voltage?
01 December, 2009 by Prof Alex Baitch, Principal, BES (Aust) Pty Ltd and Visiting Professorial Fellow at University of Wollongong
The article in September/October 2008 Electrical Solutions raised many questions regarding supply voltage variances. Author Paul Stathis was warned that he could be opening a can of worms. The advice he received was not wrong. In this article, I will attempt to answer some of the issues raised in the previous article and bring attention to more issues that need to be addressed by the electrical industry.
Professional training vs the school of hard knocks
01 December, 2009
In today’s economy, many look at the bottom line more than usual and don’t do anything unless it’s mission critical. When we cut costs, we also decrease expenses, but to what end? Training seems to be one of the first things companies eliminate without thinking about the outcome. But why is training and development so important? Why can’t people learn the way that many of us did - by the school of hard knocks?
Schneider Electric circuit breaker wins Master Electricians Award
01 December, 2009
Schneider Electric's Compact NSX circuit breaker was awarded the ‘Innovative Product of the Year’ prize at the recent 2009 Master Electricians Australia Awards for Excellence.
NECA Electrotechnology School Student Awards
01 December, 2009
The national winners of the NECA 2009 Electro-technology School Student Awards were announced on 25 November.
Action needed on safety inspection standards to combat dangers of installing insulation
30 November, 2009
NECA has called for urgent action by federal and state governments to introduce new safety inspection requirements for the insulation installation industry.
NECA Apprentice of the Year Awards for 2009 announced
30 November, 2009
The NECA 2009 Apprentice of the Year Awards were announced in Melbourne on 25 November, recognising the most outstanding electrotechnology apprentices in Australia.
Best electrical trade teacher in Australia announced
30 November, 2009
NECA announced the Electrical Trade Teacher of the Year Award for 2009 at its national industry awards held in Melbourne on 26 November.
National NECA electrical contractor awards recognise innovation
30 November, 2009
Innovative design and clever use of technology distinguished the national winners of the 2009 NECA Excellence Awards, announced in Melbourne on 26 November.
NECA opposes super guarantee increases funded solely by employers
26 November, 2009
In response to recent calls from various economics commentators to increase superannuation contributions, NECA has expressed its opposition to these calls.
Frost & Sullivan Australia 2009 Best Practices Awards
26 November, 2009
The 2009 Frost & Sullivan Australia Best Practices Awards were presented recently to recognise achievement in Australia's ICT industry.
NECA supports Senator Fielding's stance on ABCC
26 November, 2009
NECA strongly supports Senator Steve Fielding’s stance on the retention of the Australian Building and Construction Commission in its current form.
Eaton and Avnet sign Australian distribution agreement
26 November, 2009
Avnet Technology Solutions has been appointed to distribute Eaton Industries power quality and backup power management solutions to the IT channel in Australia.
ADC Krone celebrates 25 years of manufacturing in Australia
26 November, 2009
The local operations of a network infrastructure manufacturer recently celebrated 25 years of supporting local and global telecommunications carriers and enterprises delivery of broadband services.
Seven electrical contractors consolidated into one national company
25 November, 2009
The electrical contracting firms Elecraft, Boffa Russo, Richard Flanagan, Russell Smith and KSR have been acquired by Pacific Services Group to unite them under a single national umbrella.
The contractor ‘killing fields’ - life, death and liability for a contractor - Part 3
24 November, 2009 by Andrew Douglas*
Under OHS legislation, employers have a statutory duty to secure the health, safety and welfare of employees and third persons working at or near their workplace.
