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Contents… NEWS
4. Power protection is a cruise for Eaton 6. CI prize draw winner announced 7. Power concerns as Olympics loom
FEATURES
Training... 8. Learning can increase earnings
Cabling... 12. Hull schools opt for modular
Cable Management... 16. Britannia rules
Hazardous Area Equipment... 20. Understanding IP differences
Batteries & Chargers... 23. Why replace when you can service? 24. Smart batteries - a designer’s guide
BATTERIES & CHARGERS:Why replace when you can service?
Electrical Design Software... 26. What does the future hold? 29. Be sure to check under the bonnet 30. The smarter way to design
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COVER
Metrel has announced the launch of the world’s first combined 17th Edition and photovoltaic installations tester. The unit builds on
Metrel’s experience with 17th Edition testers to provide a
complete test solution for the solar PV market
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INSTALLATION DESIGN MAINTENANCE CABLE MANAGEMENT
Britannia rules APRIL 2012
ELECTRICAL DESIGN SOFTWARE
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