Household Electrical Faults
Electrical Faults in Houses We rely on electricity for many of the things we do every day. When there is a problem with the electricity at home, this can prove to be a major inconvenience and make things quite difficult for all family members involved. There are a number of reasons why electrical faults and […]
House re-wires
Is Rewiring my Home a Smart Investment? As you may know, many of the flats and houses found in and around Sydney’s Eastern suburbs haven’t had their wiring replaced in 50 years or more. Some of these homes may even have their original wiring. While it might seem like everything is functioning fine, homeowners and […]
Kitchen and Bathroom Rennovations
Kitchen and Bathroom Renovations. With the economy being very unpredictable at the moment people are opting to renovate kitchens and bathrooms rather than committing to complete house renovations. These renovations might be on a large scale or a small scale. Sometimes, just a small change can add to the convenience of using appliances and to […]
IXL Bathroom Heat Lamps.
IXL Bathroom Heat Lamps More and more consumers are recognizing the benefits of going green. Conserving energy in the wintertime for many Sydney residents has been made possible using IXL bathroom heat lamps. All of the heat lamps meet the 5 star energy rating standard, including classic, Eco and Easy Duct models. Using this multifunctional […]
Electrical Safety Switches / Residual Current Devices
Safety Switches/Residual Current Devices Residual Current Device, RCD, is an electrical wiring device, a safety switch, which has become a mandatory part of Australian housing electrical codes since 1991. The use of Residual Current Devices will be mandatory in workplaces by January 1, 2013, increasing the safety of workers using electricity to perform their job […]
Smoke detectors
Smoke detectors have been manadatory in NSW for some time now and it is easy to understand why. They do save lives. Hard wired smoke detectors are the best choice but in terrace houses similar to what you find in areas such as Paddington you may need to use battery operated smoke alarms. These are […]
LED Lighting
If you’re one of the millions of Australian families that want to save money on energy costs while providing a safe living environment, there are many options available on the market to help you do just that. Lighting your home can greatly effect the average household’s budget. Halogen lamps have a long history in the […]
Sensor Lights
Sensor lighting is a great option to have if you want to make your place feel a bit more secure or have lighting operate automatically when you arrive home. Clipsal or HPM sensor lights are towards the higher end as far as quality goes. They both have options to be used not only as sensor […]
Safety Switches.
For some time now it has been mandatory for electrical power circuits and lighting circuits to be on residual current devices. The purpose of the RCDs is to interrupt the flow of electricity down to earth when there is a difference of less than 03.mA in the flow of electricity. I’ve found the best value […]
