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News 9 January 2025

Unusual buildings and strange renovations from around the world

Updating a kitchen is one thing. These renos are on the other end of the scale completely!

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News 19 December 2024

7 key trends in home renovating for 2025
Knowledge and Insights 16 December 2024

What do renovation professionals look for in an electrical contractor?

New Articles

News 9 January 2025

Unusual buildings and strange renovations from around the world
Energy Efficiency News 6 January 2025

Energy efficiency in renovations
Industry 30 December 2024

Meet A Local Customer – Active Electrical Ballarat
News 19 December 2024

7 key trends in home renovating for 2025
Knowledge and Insights 16 December 2024

What do renovation professionals look for in an electrical contractor?
Finance tips for small business
Knowledge and Insights 2 December 2024

Business Toolbox: Finance
Legal tips for small business
Knowledge and Insights 2 December 2024

Business Toolbox: Legal
How to manage employees
Knowledge and Insights 2 December 2024

Business Toolbox: HR
Industry News 2 December 2024

Inside The Block
Member Profiles 2 December 2024

Active Electrical – Victoria’s ‘best-kept secret’ is preparing for its next chapter
Marketing ideas for a small business
Knowledge and Insights 2 December 2024

Business Toolbox: Marketing
New Products 2 December 2024

Repelec – Gas Heat Gun with Accessories
New Products 2 December 2024

Matchmaster – Gen 3 ISP Dish Base Adaptor
Clam Meters
Tool Reviews 2 December 2024

The Panel Decides: Best clamp meters for electricians
News 2 December 2024

Home renovations in 2025

Business

Business Industry Knowledge and Insights 15 October 2024

A guide to starting your own electrical contracting business
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Business 1 August 2024

How to banish confirmation bias from your business
Business 1 August 2024

How to beat your bias and create a better business
Performance Reviews Gemcell
Business 23 April 2024

Performance reviews for tradies
Customer value proposition Gemcell
Business 16 April 2024

Understanding your customer value proposition
The business performance indicators for every electrical contractor
Business 1 April 2024

Business performance indicators for every electrical contractor
What does a business coach do?
Business Knowledge and Insights 1 April 2024

What does a business coach do?

Lighting

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Lighting Tool Reviews 18 June 2023

The Panel Decides: Headlamps Tool Review
Lighting 1 April 2023

Why is lighting important in child care?
Lighting Safety 1 April 2023

How light can be used to create safer cities
Lighting 1 April 2023

How can lighting improve your health? In a number of ways, it turns out…
Lighting 1 April 2023

How smart can smart lighting get?
Lighting 1 April 2023

Do LED lights help the environment?
Lighting 1 April 2023

Lighting in cities: How illumination is key to create urban areas of today – and tomorrow
Lighting 1 April 2023

Exploring New Zealand’s dark sky reserve
Lighting 1 April 2023

LED floodlights – the outdoor challenge for sports stadiums

New Products

New Products 2 December 2024

Repelec – Gas Heat Gun with Accessories
New Products 2 December 2024

Matchmaster – Gen 3 ISP Dish Base Adaptor
New Products 1 October 2024

Matchmaster – Slimline Outlet Plate with Brush Cover
New Products 1 October 2024

Martec – Bandit
New Products 1 October 2024

Trader – Hyena Purple Box
New Products 1 October 2024

CABAC – Datatester
New Products 1 October 2024

Haneco – Matrix G4
New Products 1 October 2024

Clipsal by Schneider – DC Ceiling Sweep Fan
Ventair - Heatforce DC
New Products 1 August 2024

Ventair – Heatforce DC
New Products 1 August 2024

CLA Lighting – Spot Security Light
New Products 1 August 2024

PSA Products – Centrii Motion Sensor with Camera
New Products 1 August 2024

Trader – Scorpion Oyster Light
New Products 1 August 2024

Haneco – VIVA LP Downlight
New Products 1 August 2024

Fantech Trade – Cavalier DC Ceiling Fan
New Products 1 August 2024

Klein Tools/WattmasterPro – Catch Nippers
New Products 1 August 2024

Bitek – Recessed Wall Plate Box
PZ 2.5 S: The Smallest Crimping Tool on the Market
New Products 3 June 2024

Weidmüller -Smallest Crimping Tool PZ 2.5S
New Products 3 June 2024

Klein Tools – Aviation Snips
Bitek DataTek Security Cabinet
New Products 3 June 2024

Bitek – DataTek 24SECCAB Security Cabinet
Pierlite - EcoSet
New Products 3 June 2024

Pierlite – EcoSet Sensor
Pierlite - Tablet Wall Light
New Products 3 June 2024

Pierlite – Tablet Wall Light
Haneco Puro G4
New Products 3 June 2024

Haneco – PURO G4 Oyster Light
Trader - Besmokeyv2 Smoke Alarm
New Products 1 April 2024

Trader – Besmokeyv2 Smoke Alarm
New Products 1 April 2024

Ventair – Glacier DC
Haneco - Park G2
New Products 1 April 2024

Haneco – PARX G2
Schneider - C-Bus LED Dimmer
New Products 1 April 2024

Schneider – C-Bus LED Dimmer
New Products 1 February 2024

Wattmaster – 3.6V LI-ION Hybrid Screwdriver
New Products 1 February 2024

NHP – Stanilite Platinum Battens
New Products 1 February 2024

Brilliant Lighting – Hendrick LED Wall Light
New Products 1 February 2024

Ventair – AIRBUS EC
New Products 1 February 2024

Hills Antenna 720mm Home Hub Enclosure – Bitek
New Products 1 February 2024

CLA Lighting – TELE1 Recessed Spot Downlight
New Products 1 February 2024

Haneco – Dular Downlight
New Products 1 February 2024

Matchmaster – Wireless Network Bridge
New Products 31 January 2024

Trader Wolverine Circuit Protection
New Products 1 December 2023

Hyena Hyspirit – Spirit Level
New Products 1 December 2023

Legrand Serene Ceiling Fan
New Products 1 December 2023

Steinel NightmatIQ Plus
New Products 1 December 2023

PSA Lifesaver 6800 Range
New Products 1 December 2023

Weidmüller Stripax Plus 2.5
New Products 1 October 2023

Haneco STAX G4 Tritone Outdoor Floodlight 15/30W
New Products 1 October 2023

Klein Tools Australia -Tradesman Pro Rolling Tool Backpack
New Products 1 October 2023

Brilliant Lighting – Tempest ABS DC Ceiling Fan
Clipsal Wiser 240V Smoke Alarm
New Products 1 August 2023

Clipsal – Wiser 240V Smoke Alarm
HPM zyla plus flicker free
New Products 1 August 2023

HPM – Zyla Plus Flicker Free LED Downlight
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New Products 1 August 2023

Energetic Lighting – UltraSlim Batten
BARDIC - Recessed Non-Maintained Emergency Light
New Products 1 August 2023

BARDIC – Recessed Non-Maintained Emergency Light
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New Products 1 August 2023

Klein Tools – Wattmaster 1000V T-Handle Hex Key Set
Delta - Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
New Products 1 August 2023

Delta – Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
CLA lighting lights
New Products 1 June 2023

CLA Lighting – Double Adjustable Wall/Pillar Lights
New Products 1 June 2023

Repelec – Reload Downlight Hole Cutting Kit
New Products 1 June 2023

PSA Products – IntelLink Wireless Alarm System
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New Products 1 June 2023

Evolt – Venus 3-in-1 Heater, Exhaust Fan and LED Light
New Products 1 June 2023

Trader – SENOA Switches
Haneco Lighting ESODO EDGE 40m
New Products 1 June 2023

Haneco Lighting – ESODO EDGE 40m Exit Sign
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New Products 1 April 2023

SAL – Mantis Sensor
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New Products 1 April 2023

Bailey – Fall Protection Kits
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New Products 1 April 2023

Brilliant Lighting – Multi Fan Wall Controller
Hamer - Cross Cut Pliers
New Products 1 April 2023

Hamer – Cross Cut Pliers
New Products 1 April 2023

Clipsal by Schneider Electric – 157MDF Deep Fire-Rated Metal Wall Box
New Products 1 February 2023

Bailey Ladders – Industrial Twin Platform 4 Step Fibreglass Ladder
New Products 1 February 2023

Trader – Bear Range of Fully Interconnectable Wireless Smoke Alarms
CLA Lighting Smart Floodlight
New Products 1 February 2023

CLA Lighting – Smart Floodlight 30W IP65
New Products 1 February 2023

PSA – Intellink Smart Switch
New Products 1 December 2022

Clipsal – Wiser Lithium Battery Smoke Alarm
New Products 1 December 2022

CLA Lighting – Track Spot and Downlight Lighting
New Products 1 December 2022

Martec – Avoca DC Ceiling Fan
New Products 1 December 2022

CABAC – Zircon Multiscanner i520
New Products 1 December 2022

Klein Tools – Thermal Imager for iOS Devices
New Products 1 October 2022

Bailey Ladders – STEPTHRU Extension Ladder Safety Device
Klein Tools Pliers
New Products 1 October 2022

Klein Tools – 8” Insulated Lineman Pliers and Cutting Nippers
New Products 1 October 2022

Hamer – 1000V Universal Pliers with High Leverage Hinge and Crimper
Trader Meerkat Single speaker
New Products 1 October 2022

Trader – Meerkat Single Speaker or Speaker Bluetooth Set
New Products 1 October 2022

Brilliant Lighting – Mascot Ceiling Fan

Master Electricians Australia

Master Electricians Australia News 9 October 2024

Charging ahead: EV chargers in apartment buildings

Navigating the integration of electric vehicle (EV) chargers in apartment buildings requires careful planning and collaboration. Master Electricians’ Ben Brock explores key considerations, from assessing electrical capacity and fire safety to engaging with the body corporate, ensuring a smooth transition to sustainable living.

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Safe work method statements
Master Electricians Australia 4 September 2024

How to create safe work method statements
Master Electricians Australia 10 June 2024

An electrical contractor’s guide to managing asbestos
Training for electricians and contractors
Industry Master Electricians Australia 9 April 2024

Back to school! Training for electricians and contractors
The importance of supervising apprentices
Master Electricians Australia Safety 1 April 2024

The importance of supervising apprentices
Master Electricians Australia Safety 3 January 2024

Staying safe when using elevating work platforms
Master Electricians Australia Safety 5 October 2023

HSEQ certificates for electricians
Master Electricians Australia Safety 17 September 2023

The lowdown on: Arc Fault Detection Devices (AFDDs)
Heating and Cooling Master Electricians Australia Safety 30 July 2023

Heat pump maintenance – a guide to keeping heat pumps working

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Tool Reviews

Clam Meters
Tool Reviews 2 December 2024

The Panel Decides: Best clamp meters for electricians

If you’re in the market for a new clamp meter, check out our experts’ reviews before you part with your hard-earned cash!

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Tool Reviews 1 October 2024

The Panel Decides: Looking for the best crimper for electricians?
Tool Reviews 1 August 2024

The Panel Decides: Best knife for an electrician
Tool Reviews 3 June 2024

The Panel Decides: Best Wrench for electricians
The Panel Decides: Hammers Tool Review
Tool Reviews 1 April 2024

The Panel Decides: Hammers Tool Review
Tool Reviews 1 February 2024

The Panel Decides: Power Point Testers Review
Tool Reviews 1 December 2023

The Panel Decides: Screwdrivers Tool Review
Tool Reviews 18 October 2023

The Panel Decides: Tape Measures Tool Review
multimeter tool reviews
Tool Reviews 1 August 2023

The Panel Decides: Multimeters Tool Review

Industry

Industry 30 December 2024

Meet A Local Customer – Active Electrical Ballarat
Industry News 2 December 2024

Inside The Block
Industry News 27 November 2024

ABB Australia: Leading the Way in Electrification Solutions
Business Industry Knowledge and Insights 15 October 2024

A guide to starting your own electrical contracting business
Industry 1 October 2024

Meet A Local Customer – TEDS Chatswood
Meet A Local Customer - Dubbo Powerhouse
Industry 13 August 2024

Meet A Local Customer – Dubbo Powerhouse
Industry 15 April 2024

Meet A Local Customer – Middy’s Oakleigh
Training for electricians and contractors
Industry Master Electricians Australia 9 April 2024

Back to school! Training for electricians and contractors
Using AI tools to power your business
Industry 1 April 2024

Using AI tools to power your business

Energy Efficiency

Energy Efficiency News 6 January 2025

Energy efficiency in renovations
Energy Efficiency Heating and Cooling 1 June 2023

Top ten tips for making your home more heat efficient
How light is helping to create sustainable cities
Energy Efficiency Lighting 6 March 2023

How light is helping to create sustainable cities
Energy Efficiency Industry 1 December 2022

How urban planning helps climate change
What happens to e-waste in Australia? Wide view of african american female worker sorting obsolete computers components in recycling plant
Business Energy Efficiency Industry 1 August 2022

What happens to e-waste in Australia?
Energy Efficiency 1 April 2020

A Timeline Of Solar Power
Energy Efficiency Industry 1 April 2020

The Future Of Rooftop Solar Power
Energy Efficiency Industry 1 April 2020

How To Get Into The Solar Power Game