The electrical circuits that power your home are a modern staple. All of your lights, appliances and air conditioners run off a relatively safe electrical system that supplies 240 Volts to your wall sockets. Getting that power into your house is the real challenge. Most of the electricity that gets transmitted around our suburbs travels …
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The electricity our world runs on is often transmitted at high voltages. If you’ve ever looked up and seen the large steel power poles then you are familiar with Australia’s high voltage transmission lines. They come in a few different shapes and sizes, carrying power that ranges from 132kV (132,000 Volts) up to 275kV. Compared …
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Industrial electrical systems are often large and complex, carrying high current or high voltage flows of electricity that need to be handled properly for the safety of your business and of everyone on site. That’s why it’s important to choose an industrial electrician with the skills and experience to handle your projects with the care …
Industrial buildings and warehouses are often home to large machinery and systems, and their power consumption can represent a significant part of a business’s overhead expenses. Cutting back in the right areas can save you big and take your business in the right direction when it comes to fulfilling green initiatives. The changes your business …
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Many industrial buildings are equipped with specialised machinery that requires a supply of high voltage or high current electricity. The power these buildings use must be routed through uprated switchboards which are capable of handling the high demand. But no systems are failure-proof and faulty, stressed or improperly operated equipment can suffer catastrophic failure, with …
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Industrial buildings and factories are known for their large power requirements and it is important to ensure that they receive the right amount of electricity. As such, when you are looking to meet the electricity requirements of your building or factory then it is important to understand the difference between overhead and underground cabling and …
Overhead or Underground Cable System: Which Is Best For Your Business? Read More »
An industrial workplace can be a dangerous place, to say the least. Heavy machinery, dangerous materials and pallets stacked higher than most working scaffolds. But one of the most dangerous elements of an industrial workplace is the electrical elements that are situated throughout the entire facility. Most industrial workplaces have an abundance of high voltage …
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According to Safe Work Australia, an average of 11 workers died each year in Australia between 2003-2015 due to contact with electricity. While half of these deaths were in the construction industry, electrical safety is also important across a broad range of industries. A safety management system with risk mitigation strategies should be in place …
From house fires to electrocutions, electrical accidents within the home are unfortunately a frequent occurrence Down Under. High voltage electricity is a dangerous playing field for an unqualified DIYer attempting to undertake a quick electrical fix – not to mention illegal. In Australia, the electrical work you can carry out without a license is extremely …
Onsite Electrical Work: When Should I Bring In An External Contractor? Read More »
Getting injured at work is 15% more likely in a major plant, facility, factory or warehouse environment than in most workplace environments in Australia and depending on what the site is used for, the risk factors are greater if they use large amounts of electricity. Therefore, it is imperative to ensure all high voltage electrical systems and …
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