If you live in an older style home, the chances are that there are NOT enough powerpoints in your house to meet the needs of your modern family. This is a common problem that our electricians encounter on a daily basis. Powerpoints vs Powerboards A homeowner’s first thought is often powerboards. Powerboards can help in an instant, simply plug in and load up with your electrical devices. Right? WRONG. What many homeowners do not know is that most powerboards are not designed to be a permanent solution. They can be dangerous even if just used one time! Powerboards allow users to plug in multiple devices, drawing power from a single powerpoint. Using just one outlet may be convenient,  but it quickly overloads your electrical circuit. Depending on the electricity drawn by each device in use, the risks can be even more significant. “Poor maintenance and incorrect usage of power boards can result

Australian Fire Safety Every winter thousands of Australian homes experience accidental house fires. These fires are commonly due to the increased use of home heating systems such as gas, electrical or woodfire. This makes fire safety during winter paramount. There are preventable methods that you can implement in your home to ensure you protect your family and still keep them warm during winter. You can download the official fire rescue home checklist here. Check Smoke Alarms Smoke alarms are one of your last lines of defence against a house fire. They are incredibly important to notify you and your loved ones that there is smoke within the house. Especially when sleeping, the smoke may not wake you. It is essential to check that your home’s smoke alarms are functioning properly. You should at minimum possess one fully functional fire alarm on each level of your home located in a centralised

Do you know what a power surge is? Do you know what causes it? Most importantly, do you know if your home is safe? A power surge is an unexpected interruption to electricity flowing through a system. Power surges trigger a circuit breaker and turn off your home’s electricity. These electrical spikes are highly dangerous, they damage appliances and in some cases can even cause electrical fires- destroying entire homes. What Is A Power Surge? Many homeowners misunderstand power surges. There is no sole reason for a surge. They can occur as a result of many circumstances including: The Dangers Power surges not only damage appliances, but they also destroy power outlets and light switches around the home. In some cases, causing tens of thousands of dollars in damages to the home and appliances. Surges can happen very unexpectedly, at any time. A surge can occur in nanoseconds, making it impossible