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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...
Voltimum News
Welcome to Voltimum's News area, updated daily with all the latest news from the electrical industry.
Wiring Rules: Let’s talk with the experts
The 2018 Edition of the AS/NZ3000 Wiring Rules has been a game-changer for electrical contractors. In an...
The AS/NZS 3000:2018 is now mandatory. Are you ready?
As of 1 January, the 2018 Edition of the AS/NZ3000 Wiring Rules has come into effect. Chapter Four of the...
Can your powerpoint slide n' pop?
Workstations and meeting rooms are made to be as versatile as possible. From powerpoint presentations, product...
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...
The latest edition of the ABB Low Voltage Product Book is...
ABB Australia have released Edition 2 of the Low Voltage Product Book in digital copy. This product book...
Electrical prosecutions and disciplinary actions
The consequences of unsafe or unlicensed electrical work can be tragic.The Electrical Safety Office (ESO) will...
ACCC recall another dodgy imported product
Due to a manufacturing fault, some of the plug inserts break apart when being unplugged from a power socket,...
ABCC essential to return the rule of law to building sites
"The ABCC Bill is about delivering important protections against this ongoing unlawful behavior which has been...
Review of S008 and S009 cabling regulations
Communications Alliance is seeking comments from interested parties on the AS/CA S008:2010 Requirements for...
Electromagnetic compatibility of lighting equipment
Electromagnetic interference refers to the unintentional emission of radio frequency energy created by an...
Draft AS/NZS Cabling Pathways standard released for industry...
AS/NZS 3084 ‘Telecommunications installations— Telecommunications pathways and spaces for commercial...
Why a retention trust scheme could better protect your right...
Should principal contractors have the power to divert retention monies, or earn interest on them, while...
Lineworkers registration
The registration process for lineworkers is undertaken in agreement with the Victorian Major Electrical...
New Australian Standard on Recessed Luminaires
Standards Australia recently published the joint Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 60598.2.2-2016,...
TIA to develop new Cabling and Components Standard
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) TR-42.7 Engineering Committee on Telecommunications Copper...
Public warned of illegal electrical work - Wei Liu T/As...
EnergySafety is warning the public to be cautious of dealing with Wei Liu, trading as Jackson Northair...
Lighting Council Australia publishes an introduction to...
The peak body for Australia's lighting industry has prepared an introductory guide outlining the benefits of...
ABB's AF contactors and softstarters withstand extreme...
Australia based Total Marine Technology (TMT) designs and builds vehicles for subsea oil and gas...
SafeWork SA: High Risk Work Licence Holders Can Now Renew...
With the first phase of high risk work licence renewals starting on 1 September 2015, SafeWork SA is...
Product Recall: ALDI—Lumina Electric Blanket
There has been a product recall on the ALDI—Lumina Electric Blanket. The cord between the controller and the...
Government recall issued for affected Samsung top loader...
Minister responsible for Fair Trading Victor Dominello today announced a Government recall had been issued...
Traders penalised for unlicenced work
Two traders have recently received penalties of up to $8000 in the Parramatta Local Court for conducting...
Electricians save thousands of hours by automating job entry
3stack Software has just launched a brand new application, AUTOflow, which will eliminate costly data entry...