Entries by Matt Egan

Arc Flash

An Arc Flash is an electrical explosion due to a fault or short circuit where electric discharge travels through the air between conductors or from a conductor to a ground. An Arc Flash can last anywhere from a fraction of a second to several seconds. Most 400v and above electrical machinery has the capacity to […]

Instrumentation & Calibration

INSTRUMENTATION Instrumentation is the term used to describe all the different devices (or instruments) that are indicating, measuring and recording physical quantities within your plant to ensure that your production processes are operating effectively. Some types of measures commonly monitored include:   Flow  Flow meters are used to measure the flow in a process pipe. […]

Why we’re sponsoring Kidney Health NZ

Electrical & Automation Solutions (EAS) signed on as a sponsor of Kidney Health NZ in 2019. Kidney Health is a topic close to our hearts as Carey Penn, Managing Director of EAS, is currently on his own journey with kidney disease. On the face of it, you’d think Carey was a pretty normal, healthy guy. He’d […]

Referral Offer Terms & Conditions

How to take advantage of this great offer, plus the terms & conditions: Encourage your colleagues, friends or family at other businesses to get in touch with Carey to discuss how EAS can work with their business – make sure they mention this offer so you can get your reward; or Provide Carey with the […]

Health & Safety at EAS

AT EAS we have a strong commitment to health and safety. Our priority is not just about ensuring your standards are up-held; we believe in going above and beyond to ensure both our team and yours go home safe and sound at the end of each day. We ensure all our staff are certified to […]

Why upgrade to LED Lighting

While budgets are tight across many sectors at the moment, investing in a LED Lighting upgrade may be the best way to save your company money in the long term. High Bay LED Light Fitting High Bay Metal Halide Light Fitting Power 200 watts 400 watts Output 25,000 lumens 32,000 lumens (fast depreciation) Estimate Cost […]

Variable Speed Drives – top maintenance tips

With temperatures increasing putting more load on your variable speed drive’s cooling system, now is a good time to make sure your drives are in top condition for the summer period to ensure there is no disruption to your production. Variable Speed Drives (VSD) are used to control motor speed in response to varying process […]