Handy Electrical Hints
Simple ways to stay safe & save money
Lightning FAQ: What Happens When Lightning Strikes Your Property
You don’t need a massive storm for your home to be affected by lightning. Recently Brisbane had a late Autumn storm, with only one or two lightning bolts in amongst the storm clouds. Unfortunately, one lightning bolt was all that it took to severely damage...
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QLD Body Corporate Electrical Responsibilities: What You Need to Know
Body Corporates looking after properties under a community titles scheme often struggle with where their responsibilities start and stop. In Queensland, a body corporate must maintain the common property in a good and structurally sound condition. This...
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10 Easy Ways to Cut Electricity Costs This Winter
Our electricians often get asked about ways to help cut electricity costs. So here are some of our top tips to help you stay warm this winter, without the high electricity bills. 1. Shut all windows and doors before you crank up the heater. It's amazing how many homes...
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Winter Electrical Safety Tips
Winter Electrical Safety Tips for the Start of Autumn/Winter As the seasons change, some appliances get more of a workout, and others get to sit back and take it easy for a while. Here are a few suggestions for simple electrical maintenance you can do at the beginning...
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Are Double Adaptors Safe?
If you don’t have enough electricity sockets for your appliances, it is easy to grab a cheap double adaptor from your local supermarket to give yourself another socket. Think again. Double adapters seem harmless, but they are one of the most dangerous electrical...
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Electrical Home Safety for Seniors
Elderly people are remaining in their homes for longer. To help them maintain their independence and reduce the risks of electrical accidents, there are some simple steps you can take to make their homes safer. Switchboard Check Electrical safety starts at the...
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Safety Recall: Quicklag ELQ Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker (RCBO)
We have received notice of the recall of one of the most popular components used in light commercial switchboards across Australia. There are potentially millions of these RCBOs in use in everything from schools through to offices and retail establishments. This is a...
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How To Run Power To Your Shed/Garage
Aussies love their backyard sheds. Whether they are not much bigger than storage for the lawn mower and whipper-snipper, or are huge monsters big enough for a couple of cars and the boat, we all want them. We start with big dreams and then suddenly realise, “But, how...
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Simple Ways to Cool Your Home This Summer
Summers are getting hotter and lasting longer. So, what can you do to beat the heat in your home and stay cool without blowing the budget on electricity costs? There are a range of ways you can stay cool this summer – some natural and some that need electricity to...
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My Lightbulbs Keep Blowing – Why?
One of the most common electrical complaints we get is that people find their lightbulbs burn out or blow faster than the expected - usually at the most inconvenient time. Here are a few reasons why your bulbs maybe blowing: Cheap bulbs blowing Cheap bulbs are cheap...
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