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LIGHT WEIGHT
Portable design
STRONG
Punchlock® advantage
— 66% stronger than
conventional riveted
ladders
DURABLE
Double hollow tread —
increased rigidity and
stiffness
STABLE
Tri-plate tread bracing
VPU Surge Protection
Class II protection
Suitable for category B submains in
commercial or industrial installations
Features:
• 230/400V rated voltage
• Pluggable replacement arrestor
• AS/NZS 1768:2007 compliant
Ordering information
WHAT A
SHOCKER!
SPAGHETTI JUNCTION
A
1-phase
3-phase
Type Order No.
VPU II 1PH 280V/40KA 1352580000
VPU II 3PH 280V/40KA 1352700000
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cable I had to gently
remove it, after isolating
of course.
There are 12 additional load centres
added to the front of this switchboard,
4-pole, 2-pole and single poles.
I had to send this picture to all my
sparky mates to ask them if it was their
work. Let me just say that I got a few
smart-arse responses. Some were even
rude!
THANKS TO BOB KALIK OF ANYTIME
CAIRNS ELECTRICAL FOR THIS
SHOCKER! $200 IS ON ITS WAY TO YOU.
SHARE AND WIN BIG!
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Stokes Appliance Parts is the
largest independent distributor
of domestic, commercial and
industrial appliance spare parts
to the Australian market.
s soon as I noticed the swinging
door not closed properly I
realised something was wrong...
When I opened to see this I immediately
called the owner over to have a look – it is
the worst example of sloppy workmanship
I have ever come across in nearly 30 years
in the trade.
At some stage the earth cables were
pushing up against the neutral link, so they
screwed on a piece of Perspex.
Look closely in the centre of the picture
and you’ll see a hole-saw cut-out that has
fallen in between the earth and active
wires, as it was stuck and melted into each
IN THE SPIRIT OF ALL THINGS INCLUSIVE, YOU NOW HAVE THREE
CHANCES TO POCKET $200 BY SHARING YOUR AMUSING,
EDIFYING OR ALARMING MOMENTS ON THE JOB.
Appliance Parts
Domestic Commercial Industrial
SHOW US YOUR TIPS
Have you discovered a great way to get around a problem, save yourself some
cash or get the job done in half the time? Are you prepared to share the love
with your peers? We’d like to hear your bright ideas and bring them to the world.
With the most comprehensive
range of spare parts, product
information and collective years
of experience, we are here to
assist and provide you with all
your appliance needs.
WHAT A SHOCKER!
We can also design and
manufacture custom elements
and solutions to meet many
applications from large scale
industrial to one off domestic
items no longer available.
Come across some bodgy electrical work on
your travels? Send it in for our What a Shocker
section and we’ll share it with the world – minus
any incriminating details of course! – and you
could soon be shouting a round at the pub for
your mates with the proceeds.
SHORT CIRCUITS
Something happened on the job that made
you laugh? Or do a double take? Send in your
stories about strange or funny things that
happened in the working week for the Short
Circuits section. We’ll be rotating your Tips,
Shockers and Circuits as future issues roll out.
Contact your local Gemcell
branch for more information.
www.stokesap.com.au
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SUBMIT YOUR YARNS TO GEMCELL.COM.AU/COMPETITIONS OR AT FACEBOOK.COM/ELECTRICALGEMS.
IF YOURS APPEARS YOU’LL SCORE $200 OR WE CAN DONATE IT TO A REGISTERED CHARITY ON YOUR BEHALF.
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