Bushfire risk on overhead lines — get it covered
07 June, 2021With climate change making hot, dry and windy conditions more likely, utilities need to protect themselves and the public from the risk of bushfire.
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.
R STAHL SolConeX plugs and sockets
24 November, 2020The 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, 2020Safe Connect has released colour change clips that display and remain bright pink the moment any cable or connection becomes hot.
Ensuring safe fire containment when cabling
27 August, 2020 by Paul Stathis, Chief Executive Officer, BICSI South PacificFire issues become paramount to cablers if they route cabling through building elements that are deemed as fire containment barriers.
Cabling supplies unaffected by COVID-19 stockpiling
11 March, 2020Some electrical workers have struggled to source electrical cable due to stockpiling sparked by coronavirus fears.
Copper thieves to be caught on camera
15 January, 2020More CCTV cameras have been rolled out by Energex, in an effort to catch those stealing copper from the power network.
TE Connectivity M8/M12 cable assemblies
10 January, 2020TE Connectivity has introduced M8/M12 cable assemblies to complement its existing sensor/actuator cable assembly solutions.
eSafe Qld publishes new wiring guidelines
10 December, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingQueensland's Electrical Safety Office has published new guidance for contractors and workers on electrical installations for construction and demolition sites.
IDEAL TWISTER WeatherProof Wire Connectors
01 June, 2019The IP68 rated IDEAL TWISTER WeatherProof Wire Connectors range is designed for interior/exterior cable connections when exposed to damp/wet and corrosive environments.
Copper cabling: what's the difference?
01 June, 2019Data communication history is closely linked to the developments in cabling and the connecting hardware.
Scientists develop energy-efficient superconducting cable
02 April, 2019KIT scientists developed the High-temperature Superconductor Cross Conductor, which can transport electrical energy with hardly any losses.
The next level of broadcast and harsh environment fibre optic connectivity
27 March, 2019Warren & Brown Technologies offers a range of expanded beam fibre optic connectors that have been engineered for harsh environments, broadcast and industrial applications.
TE Connectivity BUCHANAN WireMate ITB wire-to-board connectors
20 March, 2019TE Connectivity's BUCHANAN WireMate ITB (Inverted Thru-Board) wire-to-board connectors are for use in linear and circular LED modules found in commercial and industrial lighting systems.
Keeping tabs on unterminated cables
04 March, 2019The Queensland Electrical Safety Office is urging electrical workers to perform a detailed visual inspection and walkthrough to reduce the risks of undetected live unterminated cables.
