Electrical Compliance Certificate is a formal certificate that ensures your electrical installation is electrically safe and complies with all the safety standards and regulation the law dictates. Selling property, installing a new electrical installation, or system upgrade, this certificate ensures your business or property is electrically safe and compliant. At Record Electrical, Canberra’s trusted electricians […]
Keeping your children safe at home starts with a secure electrical system—especially your switchboard. As the heart of your home’s power supply, an outdated or exposed switchboard can pose serious risks to curious little hands. Here’s how you can make your switchboard child-safe: At Record Electrical, your family’s safety is our top priority. Our licensed […]
Surge protection is a guard for your whole home. While plug-in strips only guard what you plug into them, whole-house surge protectors are installed at your switchboard, guarding all your outlets and appliances. That includes your TVs, refrigerators, computers, and even your heating and cooling system. They’re all shielded from violent voltage spikes. Top reasons to invest in surge protection this year: Guard your investments: New electronics are expensive to replace. Surge protection keeps them from being fried by surprise power surges. Prevent electrical fires: Surges produce excessive heat and sparks, which are prone to causing fires. A surge protector stops this from occurring and keeps your family and home protected. Extending the lifespan of appliances: Even […]
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. […]
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 […]
Key Safety Tips: Never keep extension cords or electrical appliances close to the pool. Keep all electrical appliances at least 10 feet away from water. Install Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) on each power point that is within 20 feet of the pool. These interrupters automatically cut off power if a fault is detected, preventing […]
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 […]