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Electricity prices to rise by up to a quarter in parts of...
Australian Energy Regulator says power bills would have gone up twice as fast without government intervention.
Voltimum News
Welcome to Voltimum's News area, updated daily with all the latest news from the electrical industry.
Australia needs to set date to end petrol car sales to speed...
Governments urged to roll out chargers, reduce prices and recruit celebrities to mobilise public as one in...
Energy Australia fined $1.5m for ‘preventable’ death of...
Energy Australia has been fined $1.5m after a veteran Yallourn power station employee suffered fatal burns...
Australian electricians urge government to look to future...
The Australian government has been urged to “look to the future” when establishing the parameters for a AUD...
South Cross Electrical Engineering (SCEE) wins $50 million...
South Cross Electrical Engineering (SCEE) has won $50 million in contracts with BHP in Western Australia’s...
High Court decisions provide clarity on determining...
The High Court of Australia has clarified the proper approach to be taken when determining if a worker has...
Sydney electrical engineer builds flight simulator
An engineer turned shopkeeper who helped his customers experience the thrill of piloting a jet airliner...
WA group Genus Plus to give new spark to EC&M
National electrical contractor EC&M could be facing a buyout from perth-based Genus Plus Group, which owns...
How to properly organise a tool box
In this article, we collaborate with RS Components to provide some top tips for organising your tool box and...
The rise of the smart circuit breaker
Data and efficiency go hand in hand as businesses are looking for new ways to streamline their operations....
Industry focus: Human centric lighting
Nearly all major lighting manufacturers have started exploring human centric lighting (HCL). But what is...
What is KNX?
You have probably heard of KNX, but do you know what it actually is? We asked Simon Johnson of Theben, an...
How do you select the right MCB or RCBO?
This article from Eaton discusses the main criteria to be examined when selecting an MCB or RCBO using the...
Solving electrical problems with thermal imaging
Testing and inspection specialist, Fluke, has produced this handy guide to help professionals in the...
The electrician and the drone
Voltimum considers the benefits that UAV (or drone) technology could bring to electrical contracting...
Where in the world are the highest paid electricians?
Online wholesaler, Electrical Direct, has released an infographic showing where the best-paid tradesmen can be...
Work Smarter Not Harder
You’ve probably heard of smart homes, but what about smart power drills? The IoT is permeating through the...
Switchboard Safety
Queensland’s Electrical Safety office is reminding electrical workers to hold out a risk assessment before...
New Street Lighting Guidelines
LED and smart controlled public lighting technologies have advanced greatly in recent times and provide many...
Webinar Recording- Whats new in AS/NZS 3008.1
AS/NZS 3008.1 is the selection guide for cables of rated voltages up to 0.6/1 kV and is due for publication...
Webinar: Impact of Internet of Things (IoT) on Australian...
According to Telsyte, Australian IoT home products and services in Australia to grow almost eleven-fold in the...
Top 24 Smart Phone Apps for Electrical Professionals
Check out the top 24 smart phone apps built for electrical professionals.
Basics of Lighting design
Each room or outdoor space has its own unique characteristics that will help you choose products best suited...
Home Electrical Essentials
In today’s day and age we cannot imagine life without electricity. Though it is an essential part of our...