Are you in the process of moving to a new office? While moving offices can be an extremely time consuming task with a lot of costs involved — not hiring a commercial electrician to help you can result in expensive mistakes, wasted time, and unnecessary headaches. You may need to hire several vendors to help you with the process, including…
Every commercial property owner wants to attract promising and credit-worthy tenants who will stay for the long term. Although the real estate market is very competitive and cyclical, your commercial property can stand out from the competition if you make improvements that can attract good tenants. This can be achieved by selecting the right vendors, right from electricians, plumbers, to…
Want to ensure your employees are safe and working at the highest efficiency possible? Electrical faults in the office can cause a number of problems. Ranging from minor complaints from employees, to damaged brand reputation from disgruntled clients, and even to extreme situations which could have severe legal ramifications due to injury or loss of life. But when you have…
Have you recently moved into a new area and need a new electrician? Whether it’s simply to install a new appliance or a complicated commercial project for a construction site — it is an absolute necessity to hire a good electrician for health and safety reasons. But with so many newspaper advertisements, fridge magnets, and Yellow Pages listings, it can…
Not sure which type of phase you have in your building? Or which type you need to have installed? Depending on your electrical needs and whether you own a commercial, industrial, or residential property — the phase you use for your electrical wiring will differ. While it is possible to have two phases, single-phase and three-phase are the standards for…
Worried about damaging your home or making it a mess when having it rewired? If you’ve just purchased a new property, an electrical safety check may have indicated that a rewiring would be necessary. Or if you’ve been living in your property for some time, you might find warning signs that it’s time for a rewiring, this can include: Fuses blowing out…
Sure, Melbourne is a beautiful city with plenty to do. But, instead of taking a tram to Melbourne Central just to go to Hoyts, why not kick back in your own home theatre instead? Having a home theatre is the perfect way to make your home a haven worth calling your friends over for. But just like with any big…
Want to start getting into the Christmas spirit this summer? While our American counterparts have the luxury of a white Christmas, us Aussies have to put in a little more effort to make things feel like Christmas. And if you want to bring this into your own home or office, Christmas lighting is definitely the way to go. Here are…
Want to keep your family safe from electrical hazards? Whether you have a home with children, own a commercial property, or run a business — ensuring the safety of everyone involved is absolutely vital. An electrical safety hazard could result in potentially fatal accidents. This could lead to the loss or injury of a loved one, legal ramifications for your…
Do you want to keep your friends and family safe, prevent your expensive appliances from short-circuiting, and avoid expensive medical bills? With enough electricity flowing through your home to kill you, it’s absolutely essential to have an electrical safety check. But on top of safety, you also ensure your electrical appliances work correctly, electricity bills are kept to a minimum, and…
In Australia, the main method used to wire lights is called the ‘loop at the light’ method. How does this method work? The loop at the light method works by using batten and rose light mountings to create extra blank terminals which are used to join the loop wires. In the majority of Australian lighting home installations, a three core…
Most people are unaware of just how fast fires can spread, with small fires sometimes engulfing properties in a matter of minutes. Once you consider the ferocity and volatility of fire, it’s important that your smoke alarms can detect fires that start anywhere in your home or property. Knowing where to install a smoke detector can be the crucial difference between a…
Lots of electrical problems can be traced back to the switchboard. If you’re experiencing flickering lights, or fuses blowing when you’re using too many appliances, then it may be time for an upgrade. We’re consuming power at an increasing rate every day, and many outdated boards can’t handle our new needs. For that reason, choosing to upgrade your switchboard can be a…
There are a lot of jobs you can DIY around your home or workplace, such as painting and gardening, and even putting up a few shelves. However, no matter how handy you are, you should never attempt your own electrical work. Qualified electricians go through four years of on-the-job training before they become licensed – and even then, things can…
Every year I’ve noticed the same thing. I always forget how cold it gets during the winter! As fun as it can be guessing what crazy weather Melbourne will throw at us next, there’s nothing fun about the energy bill that comes with our constant use of the thermostat. So instead of sitting and shivering through this winter, use these…
When you’re looking to illuminate your home of an evening, either to bring a layer of safety and security or to highlight aspects of your home’s architecture, the right outdoor garden lights are a must. But the wrong ones could mean that your goals aren’t achieved to their fullest. In the list below, we have taken a closer look at some of…
If your premises has exit or emergency lighting installed, it is important to ask yourself when the last time you had it tested was. And be honest about the answer. This is one of those jobs that many business and building owners don’t realise they’re legally obligated to carry out – according to Australian Standard 2293.2, testing must be carried…
With increasing incidents of crime and other anti-social behaviour reported in the news every day, CCTV cameras can be great for protecting your premises (both in terms of discouraging any would-be perpetrators and in helping the police to investigate should something occur). Before having CCTV installed in your workplace, however, there are a number of things you should consider to…
Need to know how much a home rewire will cost? The short answer is probably somewhere between $3,000 and $9,000 or more. It’s clear from the wide variation in prices that there are a number of factors that can determine exactly how much your domestic rewire is going to cost you. We understand that from wanting to know the cost…
We’ve all seen them before – that green illuminated rectangle that adorns doorways and entrances across the commercial and retail sector. But how much do you really know about emergency and exit lighting? From when you need to it to how often it needs to be inspected, we have compiled this helpful guide to ensure that you’ve got this type of…
Current events continue to highlight that nobody is immune from the threat of an emergency situation – businesses of all shapes and sizes, located all over the country, are at risk. In our experience, the first thing that breaks down in most emergencies is communication. Whilst some businesses provide employees with training on how to respond, this is not true…
If you have ever gone without electricity for a period of time, such as a power outage, you will have realised exactly how much we rely on electricity in the course of our daily lives. As such, when a problem arises it is understandable that we want it rectified as quickly as possible. Below, we have outlined some of the…
Construction is a highly organised and complex process, so ensuring that you have partnered with reputable and highly skilled contractors is a must.No matter what sort of construction project you’re undertaking, from a brand new build or an extension to a renovation, you’ll be in need of electrical contractors if you’re hoping to have lights, power points and so on. What sorts…
Regardless of whether your home is brand new or was built 100 years ago, it’s important that you keep an eye out for signs that you need to call in a professional electrician. An electrical fire can be incredibly dangerous, so attempting to prevent one from occurring at all costs is a must. The following is a list of signs that…
