Alongside upgrading your switchboard (see our blog post HERE), it is beneficial to review your current mains supply to ascertain whether it is adequately servicing your home. Mains cables go from your switchboard to the incoming power supply point, either to aerial power lines in
When you hear ‘LED strip lighting’ do you immediately think of kitchen cabinet lighting? Whilst this is definitely a great application of LED strip lighting, there are SO many other options. But first – what exactly is LED strip lighting? An LED strip light is
Like anything else in your home, switchboards need a little TLC and maintenance from time-to-time. It is a good idea to take the time to consider whether your switchboard is ready for an upgrade, as old, out-dated switchboards can be both dangerous and inefficient. In
If you have children or have spent time with children you will know that curious little minds tend to lead to curious little fingers in power points and other places they generally shouldn’t be! Even the most diligent parent or caregiver can’t always foresee the
It is a good idea to take the time to consider whether your switchboard is ready for an update, especially if your home is 30 years or older. What is a Switchboard? An electrical switchboard is a device that sends electricity from one or more
As the years pass by, home maintenance becomes an ongoing job as general wear and tear occurs. Walls are patched and painted, fixtures and fittings are repaired or updated. But what about the things we can’t see? It can be tricky to know when your
If you are hiring an electrician, you want to make sure they are up to the job. Dodgy electrical repairs and wiring can be dangerous and could lead to further problems down the track. The best way to tell whether or not the electrician you are talking to
Do you have a safety switch (RCD) that keeps tripping and are not sure what to do? This would have to be our most common phone call but luckily there are some easy steps you can do yourself to try and fix the problem. In
What is an Electrical Brown Out? Have you ever experienced a time when your lights seemed dimmer than normal or you couldn’t get the kettle to boil? What you were experiencing may have been an electrical brown out. Brown outs often occur during storms, high
