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New products
Next
generation
safety device
THE BRAND THAT first introduced the safety switch into Australian homes is heralding the next era of electrical protection devices with the intro- duction of the Arc Fault Detection Device (AFDD).
Since 1920 Clipsal has been behind the devel- opment of known industry staple products such as Residual Current Devices (RCD), Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCB) & Smoke Alarms.
Clipsal standardisation manager, Gary Bus- bridge, has spent 45 years of his life at the coalface of engineering and design of Australian electrical products and accessories for the brand, which was bought by Schneider Electric in 2003.
He has overseen the introduction of a number of innovative safety solutions to the market and believes the Arc Fault Detection Device is on track to become the next industry standard in new homes.
In 2019, Macquarie University reported that more Australians are killed in house fires each year than natural disasters, thereby highlighting the need for continued development in electrical safety devices to help protect those at risk. Arc fault fires are surprisingly common in older buildings.
“Clipsal’s new Arc Fault Detection Device is a system that’s only starting to appear on the mar- ket and is still relatively unknown among sparkies in terms of its capabilities,” Busbridge said.
“My prediction is that within the next five years the AFDD will have infiltrated the industry and eventually become a new addition to the list of mandatory safety solutions by around 2030.”
Port Hacking Electrical director, David Zmu- da, said he had an opportunity to use the AFDD on a switchboard upgrade project at a 1950s apartment.
He said the Clipsal AFDDs was a great fit for the project.
“They provided the ultimate protection for the installation and peace of mind to the clients that their home is as safe as possible when it comes to the risk of electrical fires,” he said.
Compact and easy to install, AFDDs fit into residential and building electrical switchboards to protect a single final sub-circuit.
Details at: https://www.clipsal.com/afdd
ABOVE: Clipsal’s Arc Fault Detection Device (AFDD)
Designer wall mounted series
RectorSeal buys local
RECTORSEAL AUSTRALIA PTY. Ltd., a sub- sidiary of RectorSeal LLC, has acquired the as- sets and brand of Australia-based capacitor distribution agent Refrigeration Electricals.
RectorSeal is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CSW Industrials Incorporated.
Sydney-based Refrigeration Electricals has been a leading supplier for over 30 years of run and start capacitors for both residential and com- mercial heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment throughout Australia.
RectorSeal Australia will seamlessly contin- ue Refrigeration Electricals’ Australia and New Zealand business from its Melbourne sales offices or via orders@rectorseal.com.au.
A comprehensive inventory of run and mo- tor start capacitors and their parts will be stocked at RectorSeal’s Brisbane warehouse operation, according to company general manager, Craig Bicket.
RectorSeal Australia was founded in 2014 when RectorSeal acquired the Evo-Crete and PolySlab brands.
RectorSeal Australia has since added products from RectorSeal’s hundreds of HVAC, electrical and plumbing SKUs, such as Safe-T-Switch cut- off switches, condensate management, coil cleaning chemicals and RectorSeal’s renowned pipe sealants, PRO-Fit QuickConnect fittings.
This is in addition to AC Leak Freeze refrig- eration sealants and NAVAC refrigeration re- covery and vacuum pumps.
These are all irreplaceable accessories and tools with Australian HVAC, irrigation and electrical contractors.
For more information, Australia and New Zealand customers can visit www.rectorseal. com.au or call +07 3267 7277 for sales and technical support.
“This acquisition will help grow our business and is another step to- ward making RectorSeal Australia the leading supplier for HVAC wholesale distributors,” Bicket said.
“Refrigeration Electricals’ well- established reputation will also help us broaden our market and give us entrances into more wholesale distribution networks.”
Parts will be stocked at RectorSeal’s Brisbane warehouse.
ALIGNING WITH THE commitment to the ex- panded application of R32 technology, Daikin has launched a new addition to its Super Multi NX indoor unit range to include the R32 Design- er Wall Mounted CTXJ Series.
The perfect touch to any modern home, the Designer Wall Mounted Series is compact in de- sign featuring a slim depth of just 185mm. It is available in 4 models ranging from 2.5kW to
6.0kW with the option of a White Hair Line or Black Wood finish.
Featuring built-in Wi-Fi, Daikin Flash Stream- er Technology for improved indoor air quality, Intelligent Eye human presence sensor, Grid Eye Sensor to ensure even temperature when heat- ing, and whisper quiet operations of 19dBA, it is the perfect combination of style and technology.
Visit: daikin.com.au or call 1300 368 300
LEFT: The R32 Designer Wall Mounted Series.
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