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 …
Smoke Alarm Laws Undergo Life Saving Changes in Queensland Read More
I am lucky enough to live in the beautiful inner city, Brisbane suburb of Coorparoo. Whilst these older inner city suburbs of Brisbane ooze character and charm they do have their pitfalls too. One of which is the required ongoing upkeep and maintenance of an older home. I should know, our house is in a …
Last Saturday afternoon I was at the Hawthorne cinema with my four children when we heard the most deafening clap of thunder. Rain began to pour down so heavily we could barely hear the movie. Yes, storm season has arrived! Do I have my emergency survival kit ready? I thought to myself. We left the cinema an hour later …
Emergency survival kit. How to prepare for storm season Read More
Test and tag stands for the safety checking of electrical equipment in the workplace or at home. As the name suggests, it includes testing the equipment and then tagging it as either safe or dangerous to use. Regular testing and tagging is important to avoid the risks involved in using faulty electrical appliances, such as …
Testing and tagging electrical equipment in Queensland Read More
As emergency electricians, one of the main reasons we are called ‘out of hours’ is because someone’s RCD or safety switch has tripped and they are not sure why or what to do about it. In this blog I will discuss the importance of RCD protection, the 4 main reasons RCD’s trip and what you can …
RCD Protection. What is it and why do you need it? Read More
Key PointsLED downlights are significantly more energy-efficient than halogen leading to substantial cost savings on energy bills. LED bulbs last much longer, with a lifespan of around 25,000 hours (30+ years) compared to halogen bulbs’ 3,000 hours (4 years).LEDs produce minimal heat, reducing the risk of household fires associated with halogen bulbsAlthough LED bulbs have …
There is no doubt that safety switches save lives, however approximately 15 Australians are still killed each year due to electrical accidents in the home and over 300 people are hospitalised. 25 years ago it became mandatory to have Safety Switches installed in Queensland in all new builds and also where electric circuits are altered …
We all know that smoke alarms save lives: early detection of smoke or flames is the key to getting all of the occupants out of the building safely. Despite this, there have still been over 150 tragic deaths from house fires in Queensland over the last decade—which is why the government has now introduced legislation …
Photoelectric smoke alarms: what you should know, and why they’re now mandatory Read More
Choosing the correct home lighting can be tricky – installing LED lights such such downlights, pendants, up lights, lamps…..too many choices right?! The right lighting can modernise a home, highlight artwork or architectural features and make your house feel warm and inviting.Bad lighting will change the colours of the furniture and walls and even worse …
Home lighting – 6 top tips to create maximum impact Read More
The Australian summer is long and hot, which has many of us cranking up the AC to get a bit of relief. Especially here in Queensland air conditioners really are a must-have. However, it’s not necessary to use the AC all the time or on full power. It’s far from cost-effective and nobody likes getting …
12 Tips to Cool your Home and Reduce Your Electricity Bill Read More