Standards Australia seeks feedback on wiring rules
24 February, 2021Standards Australia is currently seeking feedback from those who interact with AS/NZS 3000, also known as the wiring rules.
Union vocal about WA power plan
17 February, 2021A plan to shut two WA power stations could put supply at risk and throw thousands of workers on the scrap heap, according to the energy and mining union.
SATEC eXpertPRO DIN power quality analyser
08 February, 2021 | Supplied by: SATEC (Australia) Pty LtdSATEC introduces the next generation of power quality metering analysers within a "5 DIN Width" DIN Rail compact profile.
Caution on insulation testing
03 February, 2021 | Supplied by: Megger LimitedModern insulation testers are designed to ensure a non-lethal output, but no-one should be tempted to verify this statement by 'testing' either themselves or someone else.
Don't get caught out working in ceiling spaces
19 January, 2021If you need to work in a ceiling or roof space, be sure to identify hazards and take precautions as necessary.
Review of smart meters announced
04 December, 2020The Australian Energy Market Commission has announced it will review the rules governing electricity meters.
Wiha XXL III heavy-duty electrician's tool case
01 December, 2020 | Supplied by: Premium ToolsThe XXL III electric tool case from Wiha features large, specially designed wheels that allow it to easily roll over steps or rough terrain.
R STAHL SolConeX plugs and sockets
24 November, 2020 | Supplied by: Control Logic Pty LtdThe SolConeX by R.Stahl is the latest in a series of explosion-protected plugs and sockets, available from Control Logic.
Safe Connect switchboard hot spot detection
11 November, 2020 | Supplied by: Safe Connect Australia-New ZealandSafe Connect has released colour change clips that display and remain bright pink the moment any cable or connection becomes hot.
New enclosure rating for solar PV system installations
29 October, 2020The Qld Electrical Safety Office advises that DC isolators in new solar PV installations must have their own dedicated enclosure for outdoor use and be IP56NW rated.
The lockdown effect: energy consumption shift revealed
09 October, 2020Energy Networks Australia has been mapping the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on energy consumption.
Warning issued over damaged switchboard wiring
01 October, 2020The Queensland Electrical Safety Office has conducted an investigation into several incidents where switchboard wiring had been damaged.
Calls for mandatory safety switches after shock incident
29 September, 2020Properly installed safety switches could have prevented almost all recent electric shock incidents in South Australia, new research has found.
What does 'lifetime warranty' mean for electrical equipment?
22 September, 2020 by Christopher Holmes, Weidmuller | Supplied by: Weidmuller Pty LtdWhen a supplier offers a lifetime warranty for industrial electrical equipment, this can often sound like a dream come true.
$35K fine issued after excavator hits powerlines
18 September, 2020A conviction and a $35,000 fine have been handed down to a Victorian quarry, after a safety incident involving powerlines.
