Benefits of Electrical Safety Switches Everyone knows that electricity can kill. However, not many people realise that low voltage shocks can be the most deadly of all. A jolt from a faulty appliance running on an ordinary household current of 240 volts can quickly send the heart into ventricular fibrillation. In houses that lack a…
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Electrical Switchboard Upgrades
Do your lights tend to flicker when you’re trying to read? Do your fuses blow on a regular basis? If things like this are happening in your house, you’re living with an outdated switchboard. At the end of the 19th century, it wouldn’t have mattered much. In those days, gas lamps provided light to most…
Read MoreWhat size cable should I use?
When it comes to selecting the right size cable for a circuit or an appliance there are a number of things to consider. Each appliance such as a dryer or a washing machine come with a kW rating. With knowing this kW rating and the supply voltage, we can work out the current that will…
Read MoreInduction cooktops
Induction cooking is not a new technology, but it has become a very popular method of cooking for both professional and no professional chefs. Induction cooktops were very expensive and only used in commercial settings. With technology always improving, the cost of induction cooktops has decreased dramatically. They are still a little more expensive than…
Read MoreSamsung Smart TVs
The Samsung Smart TV is a whole new way to watch TV. Featuring web-Connected Apps and a fast web browser, you’ll be able to search for things like music, movies, shows, apps, and even surf the internet all from your TV. Apps included in the TV are available to everyone, including some of our favourites…
Read MoreElectrical Governing Bodies Australia
Australian Electrical Governing Bodies Australian Electrical Governing Bodies, Master Electricians Australia and the National Electrical Communications Association (NECA), provide oversight in conjunction with electrical contractors and other professionals to bind professional licensure with governance, training with consumer service. Master Electricians Australia (MEA) is an ECA Group association for specialists working as electricians and technicians. ECA…
Read MoreHouse Smoke Alarms in Australia
Smoke alarms are needed in houses in Australia because they can prevent deaths and injuries. Smoke alarms provide an early warning about smoke and fire and help homeowners protect their property. The Development Act of 1993 requires homeowners and landlords to install smoke alarms and make that they are functional. Australian building code requires 240-volt…
Read MoreEthernet over Power
Tired of Wi-Fi? Ethernet by Power Line Might Be For You There are several ways to set up a home network, from Wi-Fi to running cables to the computers and printers in your home. There are, of course, pros and cons to each type of network, but there are other options available. One method is…
Read MoreHow LED lights work.
How LED lights work LED lights are a popular technology that is being developed and researched further so it can replace light bulbs of the past such as incandescent light bulbs and CFL bulbs. There are a few things that you should know before the technical parts are explained. First of all, LED stands for…
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