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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Where power points in your home or office are involved, how many is too many? The answer depends on lifestyle, electrical load, and safety factors. Being able to afford sufficient power points is handy and avoids overloading individual outlets, a fire risk. Having too many unnecessary power points, on the other hand, can make your […]
Maintaining your home safe for little adventurers means baby-proofing your power sockets. At Record Electrical, Canberra’s reliable electrician, we know the importance of making sure your child is safely protected from electrical danger without limiting the usability of your home. DIY covers are an option, but the ideal solution is to have a licensed installer […]
Faulty appliances may seem like light annoyances; however, they can lead to huge unseen costs that affect the safety of your home and your pockets. Faulty electrical appliances have the tendency to draw excess power, thus causing energy bills to increase without your knowledge. Even worse, they may lead to constant circuit tripping or switchboard […]
Every home should have the security and assurance of a surge-protected switchboard. Power surges, which are typically caused by lightning or sudden load changes, can damage your precious appliances and even pose fire risks. A surge-protected switchboard acts as a buffer, which absorbs these voltage spikes and maintains the safety and integrity of the electrical […]
Efficiency and safety are involved in the decision between electric and gas cooking. Electric stoves are safer as they do away with gas leaks and indoor air pollution hazards, which undermine respiratory health. Electric cooktops, particularly induction ones, provide more control of heat and a smooth, shiny surface that is simple to clean. They also […]
Installation of multi-room smoke alarms is important to ensure home safety. Fires start in any room of a home and, based on a single smoke alarm, restrict early detection, thus risking lives and property. Utilizing multi-alarms enables early detection irrespective of the location of fire, thus giving extra time to react and exit safely. As […]