The latest generation of what a phone can do is 5G. A 5G system is going to be about a 10-fold improvement on the 4G system. So, what does this mean? The three big differences are improved speed, bandwidth and latency.
For all the benefits that 5G is expected to bring, its impact on smart cities, smart technologies, and even just its deployment will offer electrical contractors a lot of job opportunities. It will not only improve the efficiency of contractors who increasingly rely on mobile devices for productivity, but will also provide a great influx of new work to do in installing new cells and maintaining them.
Elsewhere in the issue we look at Tools of the Trade, Energy Measurement and Supply and Lighting.
Innovative electrical product saves contractors time and money
Contractors nowadays are using more and more FT&E and this is where a new electrical innovation comes in, the Ripbox. The creators of the product noted that electrical companies who do ‘compliance’ work when a home or factory is sold, are the biggest users of Ripbox. Often open connections are left, for instance in the roof void, making the Ripbox invaluable for electrical contractors.
One-component silicone gel for the protection of electrical installations
PressGel, a newly launched product from HellermannTyton, is a transparent easy to use one-component silicone gel to protect electrical insulation. Currently, electrical connections, inside empty enclosures or junction boxes are exposed to the risk of short circuit, oxidation and corrosion, which may over time cause irreparable damages. By using PressGel you can prevent many of the environmental hazards such as vibration, water ingress, insects and dust which can result in installation failures.
Working Knowledge with Terry Mackenzie Hoy
Electric fences are everywhere. They are used for security, for stock control, for game fences… they are very effective. It is possible to make your own electric fence (but before I continue, all that follows is entirely at the risk of the person who undertakes such a project).
Hyde Park Corner rolls out solar panel project
The carbon footprint of Hyde Park Corner has decreased with the installation of a 384 kWp solar PV system on the two office block roofs and carports on the North Eastern parking deck. The system, rolled out by Solareff, consists of 900 430 W half cut Mono Percium panels which are currently the most commercially efficient panels available. The panels will generate approximately 674 400 kWh energy per annum translating into saving of approximately 701.4 tons in carbon emissions every year which equates to 5.38% of the total annual energy requirements at Hyde Park being produced from renewable resources.
Buyers Guide
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