Category: News
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Fuel Spikes and The Effects on Electrical Contractors
The ever present changing global conditions due to the war in Iran has disrupted every industry. With these disruptions in the fuel supply, it is causing higher freight and manufacturing costs everywhere, now they are making their way to the electrical industry. Not just the usual shipping and costs we associate with heading to jobs…
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Surge Protection for Modern Australian Homes: Why RCBOs and Surge Arrestors Are More Important Than Ever
Australia’s homes are changing fast. With the rise of solar panels, electric vehicle chargers, energy-efficient appliances, and smart home systems, our households are drawing more power than ever before. While these innovations are exciting, they also bring a greater risk of electrical surges—and that’s where surge protection devices come in. What Causes Electrical Surges? Electrical…
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The Magnet Test for Switches & Socket Outlets
Buying cheaper electrical product puts pressure on Suppliers to find a way to reduce manufacturing costs so that
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The Best Double USB Mech in Australia!
Let us introduce Australia’s most versatile double USB mech – the MUSB31R. We know that’s a big call to make, so let us explain to you our reasons for confidence in our double USB mech. First and foremost, many double USB mechs in the market claim ‘fast charge’, they are only capable of fast charging…
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The Low Down On Time Delay Switches
The GEO Series electronic time delay switch 240V offers a unique set of features such as the capability of being used in 2 or 3 wire mode (with or without neutral), two type program settings, time out range from 30 seconds up to 480 minutes, and an illuminated button indicator. There can however, be some…
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New Year, New Arrivals!
A new year also means new product arrivals. Check out what’s new in 2020 at Connected Switchgear! 1. FUSION Series ESV Approved RCBO in 40A Specifications: RCD/MCB 3 Pole + N 6kA 40A 240V AC C Curve Electromagnetic NOW AVAILABLE IN 10A – 40A Product Code: RCBO3640C 2. SPLASH Series Double Weatherproof Power Outlet Specifications:…
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Electrical Safety Tips At Christmas
Electrical incidents kill or injure around 16 Aussies each week, with 13% of these incidents involving children under the age of 14. These statistics increase during the holiday season, so electrical safety must always be top priority. Stay safe this holiday season with this electrical safety checklist: 1. Check the compliance of all electrical products…
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HRC Fuse Assemblies – A Cloud of Confusion?
With the update of the NSW Service and Installation Rules in July 2018, many electrical contractors and suppliers are uncertain as to what to look for in Service Protection and Meter Protection Device products between brands to ensure compliance with the latest rules. For single domestic installations there are two options: Installing an SPD rated…
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zipPay
Every now and then you see companies emerge that take a process or a business strategy that’s been done a certain way since the dawn of time then flip it on its head…
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Award Winning Quick Fit Plug Base
CSG have designed an Award Winning range of Quick Connect products designed to give sparkies a reliable terminated wiring connection at an affordable price. You save time… that means you save money!