As Townsville recovers from the unpredictable events of 2020, the next worry for many North Queenslanders is Natural Disaster Season – particularly with this year being confirmed as a La Nina event. With the increased possibility of cyclones and heavy rain during the November to April period, there are precautions we can take to limit …
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With summer days averaging 32℃ (factor in humidity for a disgusting ‘feel like’ temp of 37℃), air con is practically mandatory here in Townsville. Before that air con is getting daily use, now is the perfect time to make sure your air con system is cleaned, maintained and energy efficient. Repairs and Maintenance Air con not working? We can …
There has never been a better time to start that electrical work you’ve been putting off! We can now offer ZERO UPFRONT COST for all major electrical works for your home or business . This fantastic new finance option takes the pressure off your wallet, with weekly repayments to suit every budget. So if you’ve …
Advances in smoke alarm technology, along with changing legislation, will help protect Australian lives. When it comes to smoke alarms, two types are commonly installed in Australian homes: ionisation and photoelectric. Research from around the world found that old ionisation smoke alarms, commonly used as stand-alone alarms, can be slow to react. Of course, in …
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Do you know what to look for? If you live in an older home with wiring that hasn’t been upgraded you need to be vigilant. Be on the lookout for the following to ensure danger isn’t hiding in your wall and ceilings. Flickering lights – this may indicate faulty wiring or that a circuit breaker needs replacing. …
Every degree counts: Run you air conditioner at 25 degrees in summer and 18 degrees in winter. Every degree cooler in summer adds 10% to the amount of electricity the air con uses. Also clean your filter as a dirty filter can slow down air flow which makes the air conditioner work harder, which wastes …
The earth receives more energy from the sun in an hour than is used in the entire world in one year. Wind is a form of solar energy, created from uneven heating of the earth’s surface. The amount of energy that goes into creating solar panels is paid back through clean electricity production within …
DID YOU KNOWA safety switch will detect any loss of power associated with electric shock and stop the flow of electricity in less than 40 milliseconds, which could save your life. How long since you have tested your safety switch? They should be tested approximately every 3 months. You can do this by pressing the …
Test and Tag – From WikipediaAS/NZS 3760 is a standard created by Standards Australia that outlines a testing method and frequency for electrical appliances. It was created to minimize electrical hazards in the workplace. Appliances are inspected for damage, and various measurements are made to the appliances’ earth continuity, insulation, polarity, and physical condition. After testing has determined a pass, a …
The electrical industry is being flooded with second rate, cheap electrical products. On comparison of a known brand power point eg. Clipsal with a cheaper brand you can notice the differences in quality straight away. Some of these cheaper brands will more than likely break before the year is out, leaving you with costly bills …
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