The Rudest Awakening: Why Your Smoke Alarm Keeps Going Off When There’s No Fire
Are you being woken up at 1 AM by your smoke alarm going off when there is obviously no smoke or fire? Or is your alarm constantly chirping at random but you don’t know why? Your smoke alarm going...
The Benefits of Upgrading Your Old Switchboard: How a New System Can Improve Your Home’s Efficiency
In the modern technological age, every home relies on a central control centre – the humble switchboard. While it may seem like a simple piece of equipment, an outdated switchboard can pose several...
Deciding if It’s Time for a Switchboard Upgrade: A Guide to Evaluating Your Current System
Switchboards are essential for controlling the flow of electricity through your house or place of business. But over time, your switchboard can become obsolete or unable to keep up with the rising...
How to Choose the Right Smoke Alarm for Your Home
A functional smoke alarm in your home is a no-brainer when it comes to protecting your family and yourself from fire. While all smoke alarms help to detect potential smoke and alert you of fire...
How to Wire a Light Switch in Australia
Light switches are one of the most common electrical devices used in Australian homes and workplaces. They allow you to control the lights in a room; as such, they can be found in almost every room...
What to Do in an Electrical Emergency
Electrical emergencies can happen at any time and are extremely dangerous. Whether it’s a power surge, an appliance catching fire or an electric shock, it’s important to know what to do to keep...
How to Wire an RCD
Residual Current Devices, or RCDs, are safety tools used in electrical systems to guard against electric shock. When an imbalance in the electrical current is discovered, RCDs notice it and cut off...
How to Install a Dimmer Switch
If you’re looking to save energy or create a unique atmosphere in your home, a dimmer switch is a great way to do it. Installing a dimmer switch is a relatively simple process that can be done in a...
Differences Between LED and Regular Dimmers
A dimmer is a switch that can be used to adjust the amount of light output from a lamp or light fixture. It works by allowing you to control the voltage of the lamp, which in turn affects the amount...
Are Outdoor Lights Good for Security?
At least one burglary occurs every 22.6 seconds, and the average burglary takes only a few minutes, some as little as 90 seconds. As a result, it makes sense to want to go above and beyond to...
A Guide to Emergency Lighting Certificates in New South Wales
Emergency light testing is carried out to ensure emergency lights work correctly and is crucial for the safety of those present in your building during a crisis. It’s equally important to have an...
Emergency Lighting Compliance Checklist For Commercial Buildings
Emergency lighting is required in all commercial buildings in Australia. The reason for this is that in the event of a power outage, the emergency lighting will provide a safe and effective means of...