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No Blueline Solar products used

Published: November 18, 2016

Fallon Solutions solar electricians have never used the recalled Avancotech DC switch from Blueline Solar. Our solar installers provide quality, safe, reliable photovoltaic solar systems using premium products from reputable brands such as Growa......

Our no-dig drain repairs just got better.

Published: November 18, 2016

Clearing blocked drains is only ever half the battle; you've got to fix the area where the roots and debris got into the pipe. We have recently taken delivery of a new van which strengthens our capabilities around fixing blocked drains permanently. We haven't put our logo on it yet, but otherwis......

Queensland on top for solar power generation

Published: November 18, 2016

Queensland continues to lead the states in solar generation with over 25,400 small scale solar power systems installed so far this year. The state has been the largest installer of solar PV systems for the last 5 years running. Of the 179,601 new solar power systems installed in Australia in 20......

Recalled Samsung washing machine causes fires

Published: November 18, 2016

A few models of Samsung top loader washing machines are still causing fires despite the company issuing recalls for the faulty models over two years ago (April 2013). Two recent fires in NSW have prompted Samsung Electronics Australia, the ACCC, and the NSW Fair Trading to re-issue the recall not......

Rheem hot water heater recalled due to risk of explosion

Published: November 18, 2016

A range of Rheem gas storage hot water systems is subject to a safety recall due to a risk of an explosive burst of gas during ignition. Recalled Rheem gas hot water systems The ACCC has identified 11 models of Rheem gas hot water heaters which have the following fault: Gas that has accumul......

Risk of electric shock from recalled ceiling fan

Published: November 18, 2016

An electrical safety recall has been issued for the Trinidad ceiling fan with LED lighting produced by Mercator Pty Ltd. Users of the ceiling fan are at risk of electrical shock when the lamp cover (diffuser) is removed this action exposes live parts when the ceiling fan light is turned on. Recal......

Rocklea School Post Flood Recovery

Published: November 18, 2016

Fallon Solutions helps Q Build repair Rocklea State School after 2011 Floods After the terrible floods this year, Q Build asked Fallon Services to bring in a team of tradesmen to repair the school. The school was extensively damaged as shown in the Youtube video below. We had to basically start f......

Runaway Bay Sports Super Centre lighting upgrade

Published: November 18, 2016

Australian Sports Lighting Solutions, the outdoor and sports lighting division of Fallon Solutions, recently completed a lighting upgrade at the Runaway Bay Sports Super Centre, a purpose-built training venue for athletes attending the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. The sports lighting upgra......

Safety Recall - Power Boards and Double Adaptors

Published: November 18, 2016

Several Big W and Woolworths Ltd sold electrical power boards, double adaptors and surge cubes have been recalled due to safety issues. The 'Essentials' and 'Chevron' brand electrical products listed below were deemed to have a risk of overheating and becoming a fire hazard. The ACCC Product Safe......