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Applying Effective Energy Saving Tips As the weather warms up, and the old aircon starts earning its keep, most Aussie homes see some big jumps in their power bills - way past their winter averages. While the jump is fairly normal, it doesn’t mean you have to take it. With a few smart energy-saving Read More

Things to Keep in Mind for Your New Office Fit-OutFitting out an office is a daunting task, both physically and financially, so it needs to be done perfectly the first time around. It is important to carefully consider what is needed — from the available facilities, to the office’s final look and feel — Read More

How a Commercial Electrician Can Help Your Business SucceedIf your business has a commercial property, your electrical system plays a critical role in your daily operations. Without a safe and reliable electrical system, your business can experience interruptions, could put your team members at risk, and potentially violate work health and safety standards. Working Read More

The True Cost Of Bad Electrical WorkPoor electrical work can have some serious consequences. You may be tempted to save time and money on quick electrical jobs by hiring a budget electrician or handling the work yourself. However, this is not a good idea for a whole handful of reasons and the consequences can Read More

9 Tips for Reducing Your Electricity UsageAre you looking to lower your power bill? The average electricity bill of a Sydney-sider is usually higher than it needs to be, and there is a lot of room for homeowners hoping to reduce their costs. By paying attention to how you're using electricity and making small Read More

The Most Dangerous Home Electrical HazardsWe’re so used to having electrical devices in every room of the home that we often forget about all the stuff going on in the walls to make them work. Potential electrical hazards exist in any home. Fortunately, you can reduce these hazards through awareness and taking the proper Read More

NBN Fibre and Fixed Wireless – What You Need To Know When Upgrading Your NetworkThe National Broadband Network (NBN) is here! If you aren’t already connected, NBN Co will notify you by mail when your area is ready to be connected. Once it arrives in your area, you have up to 18 months to Read More

Moving Offices? Here’s Why You Should Call a Commercial ElectricianRecent advances in technology have inspired many homeowners around the world to utilise home automation and integrate smart home devices to upgrade their lifestyle. But did you know they can also help you save on your electricity bill? If you’re curious about upgrading your home Read More

Your Guide to Energy-Efficient LivingIn a world where the cost of living continues to rise and there is ever-growing pressure on resources, you might be looking for ways to lower your costs and use resources more wisely. One of the best ways to do that is to make your home more energy-efficient. Whether you’re Read More

How to Choose the Right Lighting for Your Home or OfficeLighting means more than just finding a bulb; lighting not only is a controlling factor in your work office or home ambiance, but lighting also has an impact on productivity and focus. Due to technology advances, lighting bulb options now offer different features such Read More

How to Read Your Electricity MeterHave you ever had the experience of opening your electricity bill only to see an amount to pay that gives you a shock? When temperatures skyrocket or the kids are on break from school and you’re watching way more TV, your electricity bill can easily start to take on Read More

Is Going Solar Worth It?When solar energy first came onto the scene, it was neither affordable nor economical for most people. Instead, it was a specialty relegated mainly to the wealthy and for people who cared more about the environment than their back pocket.. Between then and now, as energy prices have continued to Read More

Remodeling the Kitchen? Here’s Your Guide to Perfect LightingIf you are considering or currently undergoing a kitchen renovation, you may or may not have given much thought to one vital aspect: the kitchen lighting. Due to the high focus on appliances, tile, countertops and cabinetry, it’s easy to see why most people forget to Read More

Thinking about getting an electric car? Well, you better make sure you're going to be able to charge it first!

The Difference Between Commercial Electricians and IndustrialThis is a question we've heard a lot over the years. Just being an electrician doesn't mean you can handle anything to do with electrical work. Residential electricians will deal with different problems to commercial electricians, and commercial electricians will deal with different types of problems to industrial Read More

A big part of being confident that your warehouse is running as smoothly as it should is knowing that all your electrical systems are being maintained properly. The problem is knowing what you should be getting done with that maintenance, so we've put together this super useful blog post to help! Here's what's covered with Read More

As a team of smart (but so very modest) electricians, we love the idea of smart meters. But we know for many people, this reasonably new technology means they usually have no idea what they are, and have a number of questions about it. In this post, we ask and answer the questions we get Read More

Following on from our last article about Overhead Power Lines, we wanted to also touch on Underground Power and compare the two. In most new housing estates, power runs via underground service lines to each house. Not only does this make the suburb look more appealing, without cables all over the place, but its generally Read More

Most of the homes in Sydney get their electricity from overhead power lines. Now, while AusGrid and Endeavour Energy will make sure the power lines in the street are working, they won't have anything to do with your point of attachment, your service line, or anything to do with your home. This means that they'll Read More

A question we get asked about a lot is the differences between a Level 2 Electrician and regular Electricians (don't call them level 1 electricians - that's a whole different thing). Outside of the fact that Level 2 Electricians are way better looking (hahaha - totally joking.... or am I?), there are a bunch of Read More