January 2010
In 2007, the US Agency for International Development (USAID) published a landmark report that indicated that as many as half of the compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) sold in Asia were substandard – producing less light or burning out faster than advertised or required by national regulations.
This spurred the formation of The Asia Lighting Compact (ALC), a partnership comprising governments, regional lighting associations and the world’s largest lighting manufacturers to improve the quality of CFLs manufactured and sold in Asia, to help governments reach energy and climate goals and protect consumers.
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Contractor's Corner
Chris Geager, national director, operations, for the Electrical Contractors’ Association (SA) is the Sparks ‘personality of the month’.
Columns
In his regular column, ‘On the Job’, Lawrence Hillery once again goes through the wiring code with his toothcomb, while in ‘Working Knowledge’, columnist Terry Mackenzie Hoy advises electricians to use the Christmas break wisely and read technical books or attend courses on electrical subjects.
Cables and cable accessories
This month cable management, connection solutions and accessory kits are featured with additional product information on contactors, connectors, resins and tapes.
Buyers' Guide
A comprehensive list of suppliers of products for earthing, lightning and surge protection
Earthing, lightning and surge protection
This feature gives some pertinent information on surge voltage arresters and offers advice on how to get ‘a handle on harmonics’.
Lighting
Creativity meets technology in Eskom’s lighting design competition for students and professional designers with R200 000 in prize money up for grabs. More information: www.lighting-design.co.za
Energy saving LEDs and CFLs were on show at the Hong Kong Lighting Fair. Good news for the environment is that Megaman has implemented amalgam technology in the production of their CFLs, which means that no mercury is released when the lamps are broken.
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