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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
Read MoreSafety 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…
Read MoreClipsal Dimmers
Clipsal dimmers used for halogen downlights and LED downlights are considerably different. The 3 types of clipsal dimmers are leading edge (for halogen lights and iron core transformers), universal dimmers (suitable for any lighting except compact fluros), and finally trailing edge dimnmers (for halogen lighting with electronic transformers). So when purchasing your lights and dimmers…
Read MoreLED and Halogen Downlight updates.
With the latest hikes in electricity most consumers are paying more attention to energy ratings on their electrical items. Lately I have noticed an large increase in people making the change from halogen downlights to LED light fittings. The initial cost is considerable but if you do the calcs over for 5 years, keeping in…
Read MoreHow can I save money on the amount of electricity I use around my home?
Cleaning is a big thing. Regularly remove the dust from heaters, air conditioners, exhaust fans, ceiling fans etc. this will improve the efficiency with which the motor/appliance will operate. In short, it will use less electricity to produce its optimum result of heating, sucking, blowing etc. Then there’s the more common information which you’ve probably…
Read MoreWhat's the difference between a fuse, a circuit breaker and a safety switch?
A fuse is the old fashion way to protect against overloading your circuits. A circuit breaker is a modern way to do the same thing with more accuracy. It also provides an easier way to restore power by simply flicking the switch. A safety switch, or RCD (residual current device) protects against current leaking to…
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