The surge protection device formerly known as MOV (Metal Oxide Varistor) has had a third iteration of amendments in standard AS/NZS 3100. The latest changes are at Draft postal ballot comment level (DR 17901 CP) and the version seems to make sense and give good...
Production Checks – Once again we would like to highlight the importance of production checks. It has been shown that the recalls we have assisted client’s with in recent times nearly always stem from the manufacturer changing the approved design of the appliance. You...
Circuit Breakers – Extra tests required to sell in Victoria The Victorian Director of Energy Safety has published a Prohibition of Supply of Electrical Equipment effective 1st July 2018. This covers “Compact RCBO’s. These “safety switches” are generally found on your...
EESS registrations by Responsible Suppliers. If you import and first sell “in-scope” electrical equipment in Australia then you are defined as a “responsible supplier”. You have a responsibility to register your company details on the ERAC website, and...
Household Air Conditioners – As a reminder, for the first time, air conditioners have become declared articles. If you import and sell air conditioners then you must ensure they are tested and approved before sale. Household Air conditioners that contain flammable...
ERAC (The Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council) has recently published an Information Notice regarding Salt Lamps (aka Himalayan Salt Lamps, Rock Salt Lamp or Crystal Salt Lamp). The construction of the salt lamp determines what level of approval the luminaire...
