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Where Is The Best Place To Install An Air Conditioner?

Published: September 05, 2017

Become the local weather god by installing an air conditioner. No longer are you helpless against the elements, be the temperature you want to be, all the time. But, before you do, think about where you are going to install your air conditioner as positioning is all-important. Where to place the ......

Why Water And Electricity Don't Mix

Published: September 05, 2017

Most people know that water and electricity do not mix, but many do not know why. The simple answer is that water conducts electricity. The deadly combination Interestingly, the complex answer may initially seem to contradict the simple answer. Water itself doesn’t conduct electricity, it i......

How To Stop A Washing Machine From Moving When Operating

Published: September 05, 2017

It is not much fun going into the laundry to find that your washing machine is halfway across the room and has unplugged itself from the water supply. Especially if your laundry is now a lake. Luckily there are a few things you can do to prevent your washing machine from going wobbling across the......

How Does A Ceiling Fan Cool?

Published: September 05, 2017

Have you laid back, stared up at your ceiling fan and wondered how it cools the room? Well, if you have, then here is your answer. The simple ceiling fan does not actually cool the air itself. That should be pretty obvious from its design, the fan is essentially an electric motor and four blades.......

Which hot water system is right for me?

Published: September 05, 2017

Choosing the right hot water system can make a big difference to your wallet and your lifestyle. Hot water is a large part of a normal household’s utility bill, and there are a number of other different benefits from having either solar, gas or electric hot water heating, so getting the rig......

How to work out if you have a safety switch installed?

Published: September 05, 2017

Firstly you can check by looking at your switchboard for a test reset button. This will tell you that you have a safety switch installed. Go to your switchboard and have a look- It should appear to look like this. Typical switchboard with the main switch, safety switch with test button, and four......

New Qld pool fence laws prompt electrical safety warning

Published: September 05, 2017

Master Electricians Australia Chief Executive Malcolm Richards makes the following comments regarding pool safety. The passing of new pool fence safety laws in the Queensland Parliament last night has prompted a warning to households about the risk of electric shock or electrocution if the upgrad......

Improving your digital TV reception

Published: September 05, 2017

Have problems with your digital TV services? You may improve your reception by doing one or more of the following: Reposition Your Antenna - often simply raising the height or position of your antenna will improve your reception. Because of the nature of digital TV, where the signal doesn&rsq......

Think Safety when setting up christmas decorations!

Published: September 05, 2017

How to aviod sparks flying this christmas! Master Electricians Australia has urged families to avoid sparks flying when setting up festive decorations this silly season. Families should consider safety the sole priority when setting up electrical decorations, as incorrect use can cause s......