Question 1

How it really feels to get electrocuted?

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It definitely won’t be like the stuff you have seen in pop culture…

You won’t see stars!

Your hair won’t stand up!

What does an electric shock feel like?

Our body conducts electricity so when you get an electric shock, electricity will flow through y

Question 2

4 reasons to upgrade your switchboard

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If you are wondering whether it’s time to upgrade your home’s old fuse board then it’s probably a good idea to get on it. The mere fact that you have a fuse board rather than a switchboard means the electrical infrastructure in your home is at risk. Just in case you needed further motiv

Question 3

Why does my safety switch keep tripping?

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A constantly tripping safety switch can be so frustrating. Even more so because it always seems to happen during the busiest times of the day, like in the morning when you’re trying to get ready for work or in the evening during dinner prep. However, the reality is each time the safety switch trips

Question 4

What type of smoke alarm do you need?

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There are two main types of smoke alarms available to homeowners and businesses in Australia, photoelectric and ionisation. Both alarms are used extensively throughout the country and have saved countless lives since their introduction into our homes and buildings.

Each style of alarm has unique a

Question 5

Should you have smart lights installed?

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If we were going to make this article really short and sweet, we would just say 'Yes, you should have smart lights installed' and sign off. However, we feel like we should probably give you a little bit of information as to what smart lights are, how they work and why you should have them in your home. Read on for a little more!

Question 6

What's the difference between a safety switch and a circuit breaker?

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The main difference between a safety switch (or RCD) and a circuit breaker (often referred to as a fuse) is a safety switch protects people from electrical accidents and the circuit breaker protects wiring and electrical

Question 7

What is a Master Electrician?

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A Master Electrician is the highest certification that an electrician can obtain and is one that only very few in the industry will ever reach as they are experts in their field.

Master Electricians Australia conduct the course and certification and produce electri

Question 8

Want to know a little more about lighting and types of lights?

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Lighting these days is a huge deal. From LEDs to smart lights to fluorescents to colour-changing bulbs, there seems to be a light to do almost anything that you need, for almost every room in your house.

Due to the huge array of options available, and all the surrounding i

Question 9

What are the different light bulb types?

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So you want to change a light bulb in your home or workplace, and it used to be easy... and now it's a lot trickier. There are so many light bulbs to choose from, with differing colours, styles, brightness and sizes, so how do you know what to choose?

Question 10

Why do I need Certificate of Electrical Safety?

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What exactly is a Certificate of electrical safety?

Quite simply, a certificate of electrical safety (COES) is a consumer guarantee that electrical work has followed a stringent set of standards and guidelines and that this work was performed by qualified personnel. This also involves the use of

Question 11

Do landlords need to do electrical safety checks?

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According to the Residential Tenancies Regulation 2021, landlords or rental providers must ensure an electrical safety check of all electrical installations, appliances and fittings provided in the rental property.

The test needs to be conducted every 2 years by a licensed

Question 12

How to choose a ceiling fan

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Many of us take ceiling fans for granted, and they really are an overlooked part of many homes and businesses. Whether they are being used in summer or winter, they serve more than one purpose.

Question 13

What is an Electrical Contractor?

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<p id="43dd55bd-8244-4edf-afc4-1d76efaf48a9" class="quill-block">Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) is the energy safety regulator in Victoria and is responsible for electricity and gas safety. They are the organisation responsible for issuing electrical licences in Victoria. According to ESV, an Electrical Contrac

Question 14

Replacing gas cooktop with induction

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If you're looking to make the switch from gas cooking to electric, installing an induction cooktop could be your answer. Induction hobs have quickly become family favourites the world over; and even converting chefs from gas! So, why are induction stovetops c

Question 15

EV Charging - things to consider

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Considerations for installing an Electric Vehicle charger

Are you considering installing an electric vehicle (EV) charging station in your home? This is a great idea, as it will provide you with convenient access to charging your EV and will give you

Question 16

Converting from Gas to Electric

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Going green and being part of the Green Movement is becoming a more and more welcomed lifestyle in Australia. With this lifestyle choice, there is a growing push to transition away from gas, which produces harmful gas emissions when burnt, and move toward electricity as a cleaner and more sustainable energy source.

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