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 …
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 …
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. At Dawson Electric, we come home in the evening and flick a switch and like magic, the lights come on. But what if, …
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By 2020, all Halogen lights will be banned in Australia, lighting the way for LED lighting installation 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 …
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Are you Keeping up to date with your test and tag requirements in your workplace? Do you know if your workplace is compliant? All electrical equipment needs to be tested and tagged at regular intervals. Depending on the type of equipment and its use, the testing interval will vary. Here is a guideline to how often you …
A lot of us have been on holidays the past few weeks, myself included. In amongst heading to the beach and eating loads, it is pretty common to get stuck into some jobs around the home over the Christmas break. I have been cleaning cupboards and painting walls. What about when it comes to electrical …
Is it me or does Christmas seem to come around quicker every year? On the weekend we broke family tradition and put up the Christmas Tree before December 1st. With four children it is such an exciting time! Whilst my oldest was beautifully hanging ornaments and my youngest was entangling herself in the old Christmas …
Our homes use more electronic devices than ever before. Lights, appliances, mobile phones, computers, smart devices – the list goes on.But many properties weren’t designed with the digital age in mind. That means your home probably doesn’t have enough power points to suit your needs.In the past, it was common to simply grab a double …
Those of you that live in Queensland and own a TV will probably remember Australia’s worst house fire. It occurred in Slacks Creek, south of Brisbane in 2011. Eleven people including eight children died when fire tore through the house they were sleeping in. They did not have a working smoke alarm.The house was fitted …
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