Author Archives: Gary Parker

As we all know we can’t keep using fossil fuel (Petroleum, or crude oil, Coal and Natural Gas) because of serious environmental concerns (greenhouse Gas) and the fact they are not renewable. Some of the renewable energy we have today are Geothermal, Solar, Hydro, Tidal, Wind, Waste) they all have their disadvantages, then there is […]

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In Queensland it is ILLEGAL to do any electrical work without a licence. Section 55 of the Electrical Safety Act 2002 (PDF, 825 KB) (ES Act) states that only very limited unlicensed tasks are allowed, such as: Authorised testing of electrical equipment Installing or repairing telecommunication cables electrical work while performing the profession of an electrical engineer learning electrical work as an apprentice […]

 The increasing cost of power is a concerning thing to most people, there are many things you can do to decrease your power usage. By choosing energy efficient appliances and using a few energy saving strategies, you could reduce your electricity bills. There are a few home appliances which really drive up your bills. Left […]

THE EARTHING SYSTEM The most important part of you electrical system is the earthing system as this is what helps protect you and your family from electrical shock. The earthing system connects all your appliance with conductive parts (ie. stove, washing machine, fridge…) so that if there was an active fault in the appliance the circuit […]

Different types of RCD This is a RCCB and should be on every power and light circuit the T button is the test button. This is a 4 poll RCD there is usually 2 Power circuit on this type of RCD. If this type of RCD is faulty it should be replaced with a RCCB. […]

If you are replacing the roof of your house there are some electrical needs you need to consider, as in the roof space most of your electrical cables run. 1) This is a good time to have all yore electrical wiring in the roof space checked for any damage by rats and vermin and any […]

As of the 1st of January 2017 new smoke alarm Legislation come into effect, All Queensland dwellings will be required to have interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms in all bedrooms, in hallways that connect bedrooms with the rest of the dwelling and on every level. when replacing smoke alarms they must be of photoelectric type which […]

    What is a safety switch? A Safety Switch is an RCD (Residual-Current Device) that protects your home and family members from fire and electric shock. a safety switch is a life-saving device which is designed to prevent you from getting a fatal electric shock if you touch something live, such as a bare […]

The Clipsal Iconic is a new modern electrical accessories ranges to replace the 2000 and classic range that most people know and have in there homes. The Iconic range is based on a slim, sleek, clean design that is easy to customize and blend to your environment, even for our costumers. Below is the new iconic Power Point and […]

     One of the most dangers places in your home for electricity is the ceiling, before entering the ceiling you must turn off all power to the house, even then a lot of home have the power coming in on overhead lines that then travel through the roof space to your switchboard, and on rear […]