Always make sure your electrician is licenced September 6, 2018NewsElectrical, SafetyThe Captain The death of a young carpenter earlier this year which could be linked to unlicenced electrical work has strengthed the electrical industry’s call to Sydney residents and businesses to ensure that every tradesperson who carries out work, repairs or upgrades on their property has a current licence. The home where the accident occurred is believed to […]
What is Test and Tag August 20, 2018NewsElectrical, SafetyThe Captain Who needs test and tag services? Test and tag can be performed in both commercial and domestic settings. Commercially both construction and demolition industries require specific tagging on there equipment and devices. Domestic test and tag services are more appliance and device orientated and can help to determine when a replacement may be needed. The tags used […]
Are smoke alarms compulsory in NSW? June 29, 2018NewsElectrical, Smoke AlarmsThe Captain Yes, they are. Why? Because this little $20 appliance could save your life. You might be thinking you’d be able to smell smoke pretty quickly, why bother with a smoke alarm? What if you were in the bathroom with the door shut and the shower on? What if you were asleep? Did you know your nose […]
Why use a licenced electrician? June 7, 2018NewsElectricalThe Captain Basic electrical work may seem fairly straightforward, in fact, you can probably find a youtube video on how to do just about any electrical job if you look long enough. In some countries it would seem that to carry out your own electrical work is ok, in Australia, however, it is against the law to have […]
How to Save Money on Electricity February 16, 2018NewsAppliances, Electrical, Smart HomeThe Captain Everybody loves the feeling of saving money. Having that little bit of extra cash flow can make a world of difference in some households. One of the biggest places that are overlooked when saving money is your electricity bills. There are many different ways that you can keep your electricity bill down to a point […]