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  • 74 - March 2019

Issue 74 - March 2019

In this issue we welcome back James Eade's Mythbusting column, brief you on the developments of IEC 60364-8-2 and investigate the importance of working safely with storage.

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Mythbusters #3 – All electrical appliances in the workplace should be tested annually

As myths go, this is a well-established one. A cursory glance at any item of electrical equipment in the workplace is very likely to reveal...
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Working safely with storage: It's not business as usual

Two near misses within the past 18 months have been a timely reminder of unique safety procedures for electrical energy storage systems.
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Lecturing on the 18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations in Cyprus

The publication of the 18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations has created a surge in demand for local network events to provide updates and...
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Latest developments in International Standards for prosumers low-voltage electrical installations

In October 2018, a new standard, IEC 60364-8-2, was published. In this article, we give a brief overview of some of the latest requirements...
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Crabtree: 1919 to 2019 and beyond

Sponsored - Electrical safety has always been at the heart of everything Crabtree does.

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