As we move into the hotter months your air conditioner is likely to get more of a workout but that does not have to mean that your electricity bill skyrockets. Here are our tips on how you can keep cool during summer without a huge increase in cost.Choose the right cooling for your homeThe cooling …
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Working as an electrician is a rewarding, hands-on career that offers plenty of variety and opportunities for progression. With projected job growth of +4.9% in the next 5 years, becoming an electrician is a very attractive option for career-changers and school leavers alike. If you’re looking to build a career in this exciting trade, read …
Don’t underestimate the effect lighting can have when planning your dream home! Many people leave lighting last when it comes to home design, but in fact, it can have a significant effect on the atmosphere of the house. In this article, we’ll cover how to plan lighting for a house in a cost-effective, efficient and …
“How do I reduce my electricity bill?” This is a question we hear often from our clients. We get it, opening your electricity bill is hardly anyone’s favourite time, and for some of us, it can be extremely stressful financially. Many factors influence your electricity bill, from the climate you live in, to your habits …
Finding a smoke alarm solution for the deaf and hard of hearing can be difficult. We all know smoke alarms save lives. Queensland has introduced new Smoke Alarm Legislation starting in January 2022. This means all properties will be required to have a photoelectric, interconnected smoke alarm in every bedroom, living area and level of …
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Queensland Smoke Alarm Legislation has recently changed. Find out how these changes affect you. New Queensland Smoke Alarm Legislation will ensure Queensland has the safest homes in the world when it comes to fire safety. The new legislation states that all Queensland dwellings will be required to have interconnected, photoelectric smoke alarm in all bedrooms, hallways …
Recently we worked with FDC construction to Upgrade the Paradise Centre Mall in Surfers Paradise. During this project we were required to add additional led lighting in the floor and walls. We also had to upgrade the switchboard, cabling and add new floor boxes. We were required to work around the green wall. The additional lighting …
As we head into another Brisbane summer and the temperature rises many of us consider buying a ceiling fan to keep us cool. However, there are so many options to choose from, timber fans, aluminium ceiling fans, fans with remote controls, outdoor ceiling fans, indoor ceiling fans and it can all be a little confusing. …
Do you need a switchboard upgrade? Have you noticed any warning signs? Tripping fuses, flickering lights?Most of us take it for granted that our electricity will work when we want it to. We come home in the evening and flick a switch and like magic, the lights come on. But what if, one day they …
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By 2020 all Halogen lights will be banned in Australia, lighting the way for LED lights to dominate the market. This move by the Australia Government is set to save families and small business hundreds of dollars each year off their energy bill. Following in the footsteps of the EU, halogen bulbs will be banned …
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