Electrical distribution

ILME CX 8/0 power connector

01 April, 2022 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd

The ILME CX 8/0 is a robust power connector designed for harsh environmental conditions.


Split-second risk of arc flash

30 March, 2022

WorkSafe Qld has released a new film highlighting the danger of arc flash, which can cause serious burns, injury and death.


Blundstone #243 crew boot

25 March, 2022 | Supplied by: Blundstone Australia Pty Ltd

Blundstone has released the #243 'crew boot', suitable for those on their feet all day.


Urgent mandate needed for safer solar systems after floods

23 March, 2022

Many systems lack a quick and easy way to shut down solar panels in the event of an emergency, creating a serious safety threat for homeowners, first responders and tradespeople.


Distribution-grid-scale battery storage system completed in Qld

21 March, 2022 | Supplied by: NOJA Power Switchgear Pty Ltd

Electrical engineering firm NOJA Power has completed construction of the Black River Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), designed by Australian engineering consultants Yurika.


Breakthrough for wireless charging

16 March, 2022

A new charging system can charge devices placed anywhere within a ring around it.


Product recall for tradies' portable power board

16 March, 2022

Use of the defective power board carries the risk of electric shock, electrocution and fire.


How climate change will disrupt Australian electricity networks

15 March, 2022

A new report from Energy Networks Australia aims to build climate change resilience in the electricity sector.


Rule shake-up for standalone power systems

09 March, 2022

Standalone power systems can now be built within the National Electricity Market under new AEMC rules.


Cincon CFM06S AC/DC power supplies

07 March, 2022 | Supplied by: Transfer Multisort Elektronik Sp. z o.o.

Cincon has released the CFM06S series of 6 W AC/DC power supplies, available in open-frame or enclosed versions.


Victorians warned after plug catches fire

01 March, 2022 | Supplied by: Energy Safe Victoria

Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) is encouraging Victorians to ensure their electrical plugs are properly plugged in following a fire in a Roxburgh Park garage last week.


Change to Australian wiring rules

16 February, 2022 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

This year will be a milestone year for the application of residual current devices in Australia, with changes to the Standards Australia wiring rules that will change the selection of the RCDs used.


Warning to machinery operators after excavators hit powerlines

16 February, 2022

Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) is again reminding machinery operators to be careful around powerlines after two incidents occurred in one day last week.


Electrician fined after dangerous oversight causes electric shocks

15 February, 2022

Three family members at a Bedford property received electric shocks after touching energised taps.


$20K penalty for hazardous electrical error

03 February, 2022

Electricians have been warned not to cut corners when checking their work after a dangerous error at a WA building site.


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