PowerLogic Blog
Electrocution in Plumbing
Metallic waterpipes can become ‘live’ through various methods. While there is a low probability of an incident, Chris Halliday writes about the genuine risk of
Terrible Incident – Learnings
I was just reading the latest edition of Electrical Connection magazine (a good read if you don’t already get it). Dale West talks about an
Surge Protection on MSB’s and DB’s
Impulsive transients from lightning present a significant risk to electronic equipment. Lightning doesn’t even need to strike powerlines for it to get in. It can
Stand-Alone Power Systems Rules
The National Electricity Rules and National Energy Retail Rules have been amended to include the regulation of stand-alone power systems (SAPS) but the rules will
Electrical Incidents and Prosecutions (Feb/Mar/Apr 2022)
Brisbane – 25 year old tradie electrocuted while doing electrical work on a home in Brisbane north. It is believed he died in the ceiling space
Arc Flash – Giving it the Respect it Deserves
I was involved in an arc flash incident at a local commercial building some years back. I was installing an RCBO on a ’live’ 3
Power Quality Investigations
Poor power quality (PQ) has differing effects for different people and businesses. This might varyfrom a nuisance to the loss of income from unrealised photovoltaic
Arc Flash PPE Selection
Arc flash PPE is the last line of defence for electrical workers. It is much better to implement solutions that negate the use of this
Electrical Incident Investigation Webinar
This webinar was delivered on the 30th November 2021 and is a quick presentation on issues around electric incident investigation followed by a Q&A session.
Test Instrument Calibration
Electrical workers use various test instruments such as voltmeters, tong meters, resistance meters including insulation resistance testers, loop impedance testers, RCD testers, phase rotation meters,