3 Apr 2018 | Electrical Safety Tips
One of Australia’s favourite traditions is jumping into your backyard pool to cool off on a hot day. However, there can be perils in the pool water. While you think you may have a safe pool because of the mandatory presence of pool fences and signs, there is a type of...
13 Feb 2018 | Electrical Safety Tips
Thanks to the severe storms that hit Brisbane on February 11th, which resulted in a Ferny Grove boy being struck by lightning while taking a shower mid storm, there has been a lot of discussion about whether it is safe to take a shower or bath during a storm. It was...
1 Sep 2017 | Electrical Problems, Electrical Safety Tips
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 a house in...
30 Jun 2017 | Electrical Safety Tips
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 includes...
14 Apr 2017 | 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...
29 Mar 2017 | Electrical Safety Tips
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...
