FAQ

We service Jindabyne, East Jindabyne, Perisher, Thredbo, Crackenback, Berridale, Kalkite, Tyrolean and surrounding areas.

Just ask us, we can you show you a copy of our electrical licence.

No. In New South Wales it is illegal for anyone but a qualified electrician to do any domestic, commercial or industrial wiring or rewiring. Even if the work is completed to Australian Wiring Rules 3000:2018, it will not pass certification. This means when you go to sell your property - the wiring won't pass. You need a licensed electrician to do the work and provide you with a CCEW for any electrical works done.

This means that the safety switch has detected a fault in the electrical system.  In some cases, a safety switch can be reset depending on the type of fault detected.  You should never attempt to continue resetting the safety switch as it can affect the operation of the device if a future fault was to occur.

The cheapest and easiest way out is to call an electrician to diagnose.  Safety switches are a must have, if you suspect your switchboard has not been fitted with one of these, you should make contact with an electrician as soon as possible.

Yes.  The state government has introduced guidelines stating that all NSW homes sold or renewing a lease agreement, must have safety switches and hardwired smoke alarms installed by a licensed electrician.

Yes.  A circuit breaker is designed to protect the cables and accessories installed in your premises only. A safety switch is designed to protect you, your family and employees. However, electrical safety switches do not protect under all circumstances. A licensed electrician can install one of these for you.

Downlights are nothing new, they have been used in homes for around 50 years. Halogen downlights were the popular choice for modern homes due to their stylish appearance and high levels of light output however with more energy efficient downlights now available, halogen lights are being phased out.  In addition to being energy guzzlers, they are also considered a fire risk.

• Do your appliances seem to have trouble getting the power they need? (Lights not coming on fully, sporadic operation, limited functionality)
• Do you have problems with your fuse or circuit breaker tripping whenever you have multiple appliances turned on? (Especially kettle, microwave, iron or hair dryers)
• Do you have a safety switch installed? Do any of your lights flicker?
• Do you still have ceramic fuses in your meter box or switchboard?

If your answer was yes to any of the questions above then it is most likely a problem with your switchboard!

Many properties are still using outdated and unsuitable switchboards supplying inadequate power for their needs. Todays advanced technology relies upon sufficient power supply at every stage of the day and night. The latest High Definition Televisions, theatre systems, multi-function fridges and kitchen appliances put a much greater demand on our switchboards.

To ensure your appliances are available when you need them, your switchboard power supply is of utmost importance. Older homes and those that have been renovated often do not have the ability to keep up with our modern equipment's demands.

In the past, home switchboards had dramatically less appliances to power. Most modern homes now need to run air conditioning units, hot-water units, electrical stoves and fitness equipment.

In most cases all you need to do is replace the battery. Battery only alarms can usually be hushed by replacing the battery, usually a 9 volt battery. The alarm should clip (either with a twist or a slide) into a bracket which is secured to the ceiling.

A mains powered smoke alarm will also have a battery, usually 9 volt, backup in built. If this still doesn’t stop the beeping a licensed electrician can look at this for you.