With additions being made to older houses over time, there is a good chance your switchboard has become a bit of a Frankenstein’s monster. As we’ve become more reliant on consumer appliances and digital technology, our home power needs have grown and grown. Additions such as air conditioners, additional power outlets, extra lighting and high […]
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Your home electrical system is sensitive to surges and dips in the supply of electricity. Electrical surges and dips can be caused by anything from lightning strikes, to damage to power lines, to electrical provider faults, to faulty home wiring, to damaged appliances. If your household circuit breaker seemingly trips out of the blue, the
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There are so many adjustments you need to make in your life as a new parent – from shaking up your sleeping pattern to clearing space on your phone for the hundreds of photos you’re going to take of your adorable new human. In more serious matters, you also need to babyproof your electrical appliances
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Did you know that when you sleep you lose your sense of smell? You might think it’s the enticing scent of freshly brewed coffee that jolts you awake in the morning, but in actual fact, you can only register that hit of caffeine upon awakening. This also means that when you’re in a deep sleep,
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Living in Brisbane, blackouts happen on a regular basis, especially in the summertime. So many people using fans or air conditioning at the same time can overload the system, so there are times when energy companies will plan rolling blackouts to control the high electricity needs. Dawson Electric has put together some tips in how
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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
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The switchboard is the beating heart of your home’s electrical system. It controls every circuit in the house and protects your family against electrocution.But switchboards are just like any other electrical appliance – they wear out during normal use. This can cause small problems like flickering lights, but it can also be a real danger
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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
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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
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