Power Surges—Are You Protected?

Power surges can inflict serious damage to your home’s electrical appliances and systems if you are not protected. These are when brief bursts of increased voltages strike your wiring, usually caused by lightning, a power outage, or a heavy appliance switching on and off. Otherwise, these surges can destroy your devices, cause circuit tripping, or […]

Electric Car Charging at Home—What You Need to Know

Home charging is perhaps the most convenient, wallet-friendly method of having your vehicle ready to go. While slow charging on a household power supply takes that much longer, a home EV charger provides quicker, more intelligent, and more secure charging—usually from 7kW on single-phase power, which gives you around 35-40 km of range per hour. […]

The Benefits of Regular Electrical Inspections

Regular electrical inspections are the answer to having your home or business safe and efficient. Record Electrical cares for your safety by inspecting wires, switchboards, and power points thoroughly to detect any potential risks prior to them turning into serious issues. Regular inspections prevent electrical fires, minimize electrocution hazards, and allow your system to be […]

Avoid Dodgy DIY—Why Electrical Work Needs a Licensed Pro

Doing electrical work yourself may appear to be a time or money saver, but when your home’s security is at risk, there is no room for compromise. DIY electrical work may lead to substandard wiring, dangerous electrical fires, and serious harm. Only a professional electrician ensures your repairs and installations are up to Canberra’s rigorous […]

How Often Should You Test Your Smoke Alarms?

Protect your home and loved ones with a simple habit: monthly smoke alarm checking. How frequently is enough? Experts suggest checking your smoke alarms at least once a month. The simple test ensures your alarms function and will sound if there’s smoke or fire. Why Monthly Testing MattersBatteries will run down unexpectedly—even on hard-wired alarms. […]

Electrical Fit-Outs for New Commercial Spaces

Starting a new business facility? Your electrical fit-out is the backbone of successful business performance, staff productivity, and future development. Record Electrical is expert at designing and installing tailored electrical solutions for Canberra companies, ensuring each system is efficient, safe, and meets demanding Australian standards. A specialist electrical installation provides: Safety: Proper wiring and enhanced […]

How to Prevent Circuit Breaker Tripping

Circuit breaker tripping is a frequent electrical fault that can drop power to your home and indicate underlying safety issues. At Record Electrical, Canberra’s preferred electricians, we think that prevention is the most effective way to maintain your electrical system in best condition and secure. Prevention Strategies for Circuit Breaker Tripping Avoid Overloading Circuits: Keep […]

Energy-Efficient Living Starts with the Right Switches

Energy-efficient home living begins with the seemingly insignificant but powerful choice of employing the proper switches in your home. An upgrade to modern switches such as dimmers or smart switches can actually reduce your power consumption by providing you precise control over lighting levels and timing. Dimmers reduce unnecessary brightness, saving power, while smart switches […]

Time to Upgrade Your Fluorescent Office Lights?

Are your office lighting fixtures dated or flickering at all the wrong moments? A new one from fluorescent lighting isn’t simply a fashion update—it’s a savvy business decision. Brighter, more efficient light from new LEDs is easy on the eyes and on the bottom line. They last longer, produce less heat, and can save you […]

Enhance Your Outdoor Living with Garden Lighting

Turn your garden into a beautiful, useful haven with professional garden lighting from Record Electrical, Canberra’s leading electrician of more than 20 years. Effective garden lighting does more than simply make your garden attractive—by lighting your living space well past sunset, it makes outdoor spaces perfect for entertaining, unwinding, and appreciating the evening majesty of […]