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Lights pass first test for Tasracing

Published: November 18, 2016

Thoroughbred chief steward Wade Hadley has given the first test of the lighting system at The TOTE Racing Centre was a huge success. Two horses from the Barry Baker stable galloped over 800 metres under lights tonight (Saturday), one of which was ridden by senior rider Shannon Brazil. "The track ......

Master Electricians Australia urge homeower Safety Switch action

Published: November 18, 2016

Master Electricians Australia (MEA) has urged homeowners to take the initiative and install electrical safety switches on all electrical circuits in a move to stop electrical accidents and deaths in the home. After the recent recommendations from the home insulation Royal Commission that the gove......

More upgrades to Corbould Park

Published: November 18, 2016

Fallon Solutions in conjunction with their Sports Lighting division has just completed the new maintenance area at Corbould Park Racecourse. The job comprises a new wastewater recycling plant, Screw Auger waste loading bin, dry storage shed, storage bins and new jump out barrier shed. The new com......

New LED lifetime mesurement standards

Published: November 18, 2016

New standards for the calculation of LED lifetimes provides consumers with a reliable comparison tool when purchasing LEDs. Previously the industry lacked a common set of rules with which to measure and project LED lifetime. LM-80 is the current, approved method for measuring the lumen maintenanc......

New Lighting For Brothers Rugby Cairns

Published: November 18, 2016

Fallon Services has just completed the field lighting on a football field for Brothers Rugby in Cairns. The field includes four new 18m poles and 16 new flood lights. The poles and foundation systems were designed to withstand cyclonic conditions that can occur in tropical climates. The ......

New office for Racing Staff

Published: November 18, 2016

Recently the team at Fallon Solutions & Australian Sports Lighting Solutions have assisted in the disconnection of the office buildings at the Deagon Racetrack. The team worked hard to ensure that the Queensland Racing staff had minimal disruption to the day with only two hours of downtime be......

New Plumbing Laws - Notifiable Work

Published: November 18, 2016

New plumbing laws will come into effect in Queensland on 1 November 2012 changing the amount of routine work a plumber can perform without a permit or mandatory inspections. These new laws also adjust the type of work that falls under the 'minor work' category which will not require local governm......

New Vertex LED Solar Lighting

Published: November 18, 2016

We have added the new Vertex range of solar LED lighting systems to our lighting department. Vertex lighting systems are supported by a 5-year performance guarantee* in addition to the component warranties. Ensuring that the outdoor lighting system will supply bright, consistent light every night......

Night Racing Spectacular Under Lights

Published: November 18, 2016

Thursday 15 April 2010 welcomed Night Racing at the TOTE Racing Centre in Launceston. The lights performed flawlessly and were described as "sensational" by race officials and many of the 3000 punters in attendance. The installation of the $6 million lighting system at Mowbray for Tasracing by Fa......