Home Extension? Don’t Forget the Electrical Plan

Home addition planning is fun, but it’s so easy to forget one very important detail: your electrical plan. Whatever you’re adding onto – a new room, an expanded kitchen, or a home office – having the electrical installation completed in the beginning means your space is safe, efficient, and future-proof. A good electrical design involves […]

What’s a Safety Switch and Why Should You Care?

In the process of making residential or commercial property safe, safety switches are unavoidable tools. But in what way is a safety switch, and why is it indispensable to all Canberra property owners? A safety switch is a specific device charged with monitoring the passage of electric current through a wiring system. Its operation can […]

5 Signs Your Wiring is Outdated

Is your home electrical wiring adequate for your current electrical demands? Older wiring is not only a hassle, but it is also unsafe. The following are five indicators that it is advisable that you contact Record Electrical for an assessment: Flickering or Dull LightsLight beams that constantly flicker or dim may indicate that your wiring cannot handle your current electrical load, especially if it happens when you have several appliances running. Colored or Warm Electrical OutletsHeat or color change at power points is an indication of defective or overloaded wiring, a potential fire cause that has to be corrected immediately. Overactive Circuit Breaker Trips Does your breaker keep tripping? This may indicate your circuits are overloaded or your wiring is faulty, both of which need to be fixed by a professional. […]

Can You DIY Electrical Work in Canberra, Australia?

Considering doing some electrical work yourself in Canberra? DIY is great, but electrical work is not. In Australia, there are very restrictive laws that dictate who is actually allowed to do electrical work on your business or home. A lot of your electrical work—wiring, installing power points, switchboard upgrades—has to be done by a licensed […]

What’s the Difference Between an Electrician and a Technician?

If used in the framework of domestic or business electrical work, “technician” and “electrician” may interchangeably be used; however, they are not referring to the same job. Electricians are licensed professionals who are authorized to deal with electrical systems in a safe way. They install the cabling, replace switchboards, fix power points, and ensure everything […]