Voltimum News

Welcome to Voltimum's News area, updated daily with all the latest news from the electrical industry.

WA needs to get serious about illegal electrical work, says Master Electricians
Master Electricians Australia
Industry News

WA needs to get serious about illegal electrical work,...

Master Electricians Australia (MEA) today urged the Western Australian Government to take unlicensed and...

Installers of photo voltaic installations
Unbranded
Industry News

Installers of photo voltaic installations

The purpose of this safety alert is to highlight the risks associated with direct current (DC) isolators...

ABB enhances substation switchgear module design to improve safety in mining and industrial operations
ABB
Manufacturer News

ABB enhances substation switchgear module design to...

This new feature will ensure better protection for people working with high voltage equipment

Electrical industry launches new campaign to stamp out non-compliant products
National Electrical and Communications Association
Industry News

Electrical industry launches new campaign to stamp out...

Today, peak Australian electrical industry body the National Electrical and Communications Association...

Working with electrical switchboard and meter panels containing asbestos
Unbranded
Industry News

Working with electrical switchboard and meter panels...

Asbestos containing materials are present in many buildings built and/or renovated prior to 1990 in...

New Australian Standard: Electricity Network Safety Management Systems
Unbranded
Industry News

New Australian Standard: Electricity Network Safety...

Standards Australia has announced the publication of a new Australian Standard for electricity network safety...

March #2, 2013 VoltiNEWS
Voltimum Australia
Voltimum Newsletters

March #2, 2013 VoltiNEWS

In this issue, we join NECA in welcoming the launch of the Electrical Equipment Safety System in an effort...

Lux Review presents lighting terminology explained
Lux Review magazine
Technical Articles

Lux Review presents lighting terminology explained

The lighting technology and jargon you've always wanted to know.

What is efficacy
Lux Review magazine
Technical Articles

What is efficacy

To understand efficacy, you must understand lumens, watts and power factor. Don’t be afraid, the doctor...

Voltimum Super Electrician's Quiz VoltiSPECIAL
Voltimum Australia
Voltimum Newsletters

Voltimum Super Electrician's Quiz VoltiSPECIAL

How well do you know the electrical trade? Take the Super Electrician’s Quiz and find out! There are a total...

Nexans discuss Electrical Cables in Buildings (Benefits of Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LS0H) Cables)
Manufacturer News

Nexans discuss Electrical Cables in Buildings (Benefits of...

Electrical cables are essential in every building. They provide power which controls lighting, all your...

Help us understand how non-compliant products are affecting our industry
National Electrical and Communications Association
Industry News

Help us understand how non-compliant products are...

NECA and Voltimum, together representing the major electrical manufacturers and majority of electrical...

ABB i-BUS® KNX controls Western Australian football & rugby
ABB
Manufacturer News

ABB i-BUS® KNX controls Western Australian football & rugby

Perth, Western Australia has seen a slew of major public building projects recently, one of which is the $95...

Former NECA President Frank Tomasi receives Order of Australia
National Electrical and Communications Association
Industry News

Former NECA President Frank Tomasi receives Order of...

A leading figure in Australia’s peak electrical industry body the National Electrical and Communications...

Cable Fire Ratings and What they Mean
Manufacturer News

Cable Fire Ratings and What they Mean

Prysmian explains fire ratings for cable

See Prysmian Group at Australia’s Largest Petroleum Industry Exhibition
PRYSMIAN GROUP
Manufacturer News

See Prysmian Group at Australia’s Largest Petroleum Industry...

The Australasian Oil and Gas Exhibition and Conference, known as AOG, will be held on the 20-22 February, 2013...

Standards Australia has released a second amendment to the AU/NZ Wiring Rules.
National Electrical and Communications Association
Technical Articles

Standards Australia has released a second amendment to the...

The Amendment (at 45 pages) comprises a large number of matters that are generally of an editorial nature with...

Sylvania Folio – The Contemporary LED Panel
Sylvania
Industry News

Sylvania Folio – The Contemporary LED Panel

The folio led panel brings broad funtionality through a series of contemporary mounting accessories

Lighting technology and jargon explained
Lux Review magazine
Technical Articles

Lighting technology and jargon explained

An explanation on lighting technology terms and jargon used in the industry.

Apprenticeship incentives to kick start your business
Master Electricians Australia
Industry News

Apprenticeship incentives to kick start your business

Last month the Federal Government announced sweeping changes to the Australian Apprenticeships System, in...

Voltimum - Discrimination of protection devices – what is it about?
Voltimum Australia
Technical Articles

Voltimum - Discrimination of protection devices – what is it...

Suitable circuit protection devices must be fitted to protect installed electrical equipment and people....

Regulatory changes imminent for electricity metering
Master Electricians Australia
Technical Articles

Regulatory changes imminent for electricity metering

The National Measurement Institute (NMI) plans to lift the current exemptions for electricity meters and...

Osram once again best in class in LED light bulb test
Unbranded
Industry News

Osram once again best in class in LED light bulb test

The German consumer organisation Stiftung Warentest has named the Osram LED Superstar Classic B25 the winner...

New arrivals from Pierlite - K3 MiniLED
Pierlite
Manufacturer News

New arrivals from Pierlite - K3 MiniLED

A small lighting cube containing the latest generation power LEDS.