Electrical distribution

Major projects to meet future power demand

11 July, 2008

Major projects have begun to meet the growing need for power in south-east Queensland, according to Mines and Energy Minister, Geoff Wilson.

Flexible power cable

01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Nexans Olex Australia Pty Ltd

The Titanex H07RN-F single- and multi-core flexible cables are intended for installations with moving equipment, electric appliances and for building sites.

Power condition assessment

01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Megger Limited

Delta3000 is an automated insulation power factor test set to non-destructively assess the condition of high-voltage electrical equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers and motors, and measuring the excitation current and inductance of transformer windings

Wireless switch

01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Convergent Technologies Pty Ltd

The Control4 wireless switch is a lighting control device that can be seamlessly integrated with home automation systems or added to existing electrical wiring.

Safety glasses

01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Australian Supreme Import

Designed to be worn over your glasses, the Atlantic OverSpec provides medium-impact protection at 40 m/s and is certified by SAI Global to AS/NZS1337.

Apprentice tool kit

01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: RS

The ‘Electricians Apprentice Tool Kit’ from Cooper Tools is a 74-piece tool kit compiled with electricians in mind. The kit comprises hand tools, safety equipment and storage facilities from manufacturers including Crescent, HK Porter, Lufkin, Nicholson, Plumb and Wiss.

High-power rectifier diodes

01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Westek Electronics Pty Ltd

The R700 and R701 rectifier diode series from Powerflex are designed for electrical installations in industrial high-current rectification applications such as welding, battery charging, electro-chemical refining and metal reduction.

Home automation surge protection

01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Hydraulic Specialists Pty Ltd

The Critec SRF DIN rail mount surge reduction filter is designed to protect against power surge damage and is installed at the main switchboard to help protect the home automation controller, security and audio equipment, home theatre and other equipment.

Transparent power point

01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Legrand Australia P/L

The Kristall double power points from Bticino are part of a complete range of electrical accessories including switches, outlets and control devices that make a significant decorating statement in homes and offices.

Harmonic filters

01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Westek Electronics Pty Ltd

The ECOsine FN3410/3412 series of three-phase harmonics filters is the latest generation of Schaffner broadband passive harmonics filters to enable better utilisation of the power capacity of distribution transformers and networks, thereby increasing efficiency to either allow more nonlinear load to be connected to the same system or postpone expensive upgrades to the electrical system capacity.

Termination tool

01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Fluke Networks

The JackRapid termination tool has been redesigned with a new ergonomic handle and support for additional jack types.

Power quantity monitor

01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Power Quality Solutions

The Power Standards Laboratory PQube power quantity monitor measures voltage disturbances and steady-state trend values and stores the data on an SD card.

Speedcon quick locking circular connectors

01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: ERNTEC Pty Ltd

The Speedcon quick locking system has been added to the Coninvers ConPower P20 (M17) and P70 (M40) ranges of circular connectors, in addition to the standard screw locking.

Festoon cables

01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Nexans Olex Australia Pty Ltd

The Rheyflat-N screened and unscreened rubber flat festoon cables are designed to be used in handling systems, lifts and e-chain cable carrier systems in power, control and bus applications with high mechanical stress and frequent bending in one plane only. The copper-screened versions of the cable are used in environments where protection is needed against electro-magnetic disturbances caused by power cables.