Industry News
Industry news clippings on air-conditioning and E&M engineering — trends, case reports and market updates.
Wang Tau Hom Estate: Dehumidifier Short-Circuit Fire Injures 4
A dehumidifier suspected of short-circuiting started a fire in a Wang Tau Hom Estate flat. Four residents were hospitalised. A reminder: ageing appliances and panels should be inspected, and AFDD installed.
Read full articleWang Fuk Court Fire: Property-Management Electrician Admits Switching Off Main Fire-Service Breaker
Hearings into the Tai Po Wang Fuk Court fire heard that an ISS in-house electrician switched off the estate's main fire-services breaker on instruction, delaying evacuation. The Fire Services Department says the act is unlawful and legislative tightening is being considered.
Read full articleFanling King Shing Court: Suspected Air-Con Fire, Man Burned and Unconscious
An afternoon fire broke out in a King Shing Court flat in Fanling, suspected to have started in an air-conditioner. A man was found burned and unconscious.
Read full articleMong Kok Subdivided Flat: Air-Con Fire, Female Resident Dies of Smoke Inhalation
An air-conditioner is suspected to have started a fire in a subdivided flat on Fa Yuen Street, Mong Kok one morning. Thick smoke filled the unit and a female resident was found dead.
Read full articleMacau Fatal Industrial Accident: Air-Con Installer Falls After Bracket Reportedly Fails
A fatal industrial accident in Macau's NAPE district: a mainland-Chinese installer fell to his death from height while fitting an air-conditioner, with the mounting bracket suspected of giving way.
Read full articleAFDD (Arc Fault Detection Device): 5 Things You Should Know
Electrical fires often start from tiny arcs invisible to the eye. AFDDs are the last line of defence specifically designed to catch them.
Read full articleShop Owner Stakes Out, Catches Air-Con Thief
After eight second-hand AC units were stolen from a Tsuen Wan electrical shop, the owner kept an overnight watch and helped police arrest the returning thief.
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