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Electrical Safety and Safety Switches

Published: September 05, 2017

Over 15 Australians are killed annually due to domestic electricity; many of these accidents could have been prevented by the installation of a safety switch. Is your family and friends life worth risking? How do safety switches work? On a normal power circuit, the current flowing to an appliance......

How Often Should I Get Electrical Tests Done?

Published: September 05, 2017

Electrical testing is something that every household and business should have done regularly. Under the electrical safety act, this varies between 3 months and 5 years. The danger is that often the first sign a homeowner or business person will have that there is an electrical problem is when the......

Energy Safety at Home

Published: September 05, 2017

Information for flood affected households about electricity, gas, solar and appliances Licensed electrical contractor must check flooded homes before power can be re-connected. If your home has been flooded, you will need to get a licensed electrical contractor to inspect ......

How Do Rain Water Tanks Work?

Published: September 05, 2017

Most homes have mains water that is supplied by the local authorities. However, in some areas there is either no mains water or there is not enough to meet desired usage levels, meaning that water must be obtained through some other method. In some cases, this will be through spring, but if there......

Is running an air conditioner costly?

Published: September 05, 2017

Often people are nervous about using their air conditioner because they are worried about how much it is going to cost and for good reason. Air conditioning can account for between 30 and 60 per cent of the monthly power bill during the summer. A window unit uses between 500 and 1500 watts while ......

How Bright Does Sports Lighting Get?

Published: September 05, 2017

The trend toward nighttime sports events has increased over the past few years. It makes sense, as it means more people can make it to the game and the players escape the heat of the day. The lighting rigs at all the major stadiums are huge, providing near daylight conditions. So, how bright doe......

Preparing for a cyclone in Queensland

Published: September 05, 2017

Over the last few decades since 1970 a range of cyclones have threatened the Queensland Coast. To ensure you are prepared in the event of a cyclone the Qld Government has a helpful booklet. Use this checklist to make sure you are prepared should you be faced with a cyclone. ......

What Is A Master Electrician?

Published: September 05, 2017

A Master Electrician is an electrician who belongs to a recognised association whose purpose is to ensure that all its members are suitably trained and skilled, that they practice within the required legislative framework and that the training standards are at a sufficient level to ensure that al......

How Does A Hot Water System Work?

Published: September 05, 2017

One of the many benefits of civilisation is having hot water on tap whenever you want or need it. The luxury of a hot shower is easy to forget until you are denied one, then you realise just how wonderful they are. Luckily for us, we no longer have to light a fire under a cauldron and wait for th......