Avoiding Common Winter Electrical Hazards
It may seem strange to think of fires as one of the biggest problems of the coldest time of year, but the pattern is clear. Last winter, there were over 15% more preventable house fires than in the preceding seasons, according to data from the CFA and MFB. The increased incidence of electrical fires can […]
ARC Flashing And The Preventative Measures You Can Consider
What Is ARC Flashing? An ARC flash is when an unexpected electrical discharge travels through the air from one conductor to another or from a conductor to the ground causing an explosion that can result in a fire and serious bodily harm to people or damages to equipment. Why Does It Occur? An ARC flash […]
6 Awesome Electrical Safety Tips For Children In Australia
Electricity is part of everyday life in Australia its easy to forget just how extremely dangerous it can be for all of us. It can be especially dangerous for our children. Many people are seriously injured sometimes killed because of electricity each year around Australia. The average Australian home produces 230 Volts. This is easily […]
5 Effective Tips on How to Avoid Electrical House Fires in Australia
In Australia when we receive a blackout in the home is generally when most of us think about the power that runs our homes. We don’t think about the enormous amounts of electricity surging through the family home. You may not realise it, but you may have electrical issues in your home that could be […]
Electrical safety tips for your home and Business
Electrical systems play a significant role in our house. It runs almost every appliance and energy-related devices, from kitchen appliances down to entertainment devices. As homeowners, we should be responsible for making our home safe for everyone. Switchboards, on the other hand, is one of the electrical safety nets we install at home that helps […]
Useful information about conductors in an NMB cable relating to line wiring
When it comes to residential and commercial buildings line wiring, there are usually three conductors in NMB cable of which two is covered in plastic insulation (one white and one black in the US), and the third one is bare copper. These Conductors Are Assigned As Follows: Hot: The hot wire is the black wire which […]
Repairing Your Electrical Wiring
Faulty electrical wiring can lead to substantial issues for homeowners which result in significant expenses relating to structural damage or even worse, loss of life if not repaired as soon as possible. When are the considerations when you’re suspecting faulty wiring? Higher Energy Consumption Issues with defective wiring can result in electricity leakage […]
10 Maintenance tips to keep your generator running smoothly
A Generator can last for many years if you’re implementing these maintenance habits. Six-Monthly Maintenance Most of the maintenance required for your generator will be done for over six months. This basically involves general inspection, i.e., checking the oil, coolant, fuel, etc., some routine tasks like cleaning the air filter (monthly or weekly) depending on […]
Difference in bonding, earthing and grounding
There are a few differences between bonding, earthing and grounding. However, earthing and grounding are similar in function when you consider that they both serve a purpose of protection against electrical shock. Bonding Bonding is used to decrease the risk of an electrical shock in case of a fault in the supply of an electrical […]
Cartridge fuses for residential purposes explained
The Electrical circuit in your home must be equipped with an overcurrent protection device (OCPD) which acts as a safety device. Every wire or circuit in your home has a specified maximum current rating. In case of too much current traveling through a wire or circuit, the OCPD will shut off the power to the […]
