Why Your Renovation Needs an Electrical Compliance Certificate

Renovating your own abode is thrilling, but did you know that any electrical work on a renovation has to live up to high safety standards? An Electrical Compliance Certificate is more than a bit of paper—it’s your guarantee that all the wire, switches, and outlets have been safely put in and according to Canberra standards. […]

What’s Tripping Your Safety Switch?

If your safety switch keeps tripping, it’s doing its job—protecting you from electrical hazards. Here at Record Electrical in Canberra, we come across common reasons that might be behind this nuisance quite often: Overloaded circuits: Too many appliances used simultaneously may overload a circuit and cause the switch to trip. Defective appliances: Defective or faulty […]

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 […]

Why Surge Protectors Are a Smart Investment

In this age, our businesses and homes are dependent on delicate electronics and appliances. The sudden power surge due to storms, faulty wiring, or grid instability can ruin your costly devices in seconds or even endanger your life. That is when surge protectors save the day. Surge protectors serve as a buffer, breaking excess voltage […]

Motion Sensors: Smart Security That Saves Energy

Would you prefer a cost-effective way to improve the security of your home while, at the same time, cutting down on electricity bills? The answer is motion sensors. These advanced gadgets detect movement automatically, switching on lighting only when necessary—without the worry of leaving them on. This, in itself, promotes energy conservation and reassures you […]

Why Your Kitchen Needs Professional Appliance Installation

Installing fresh appliances in your kitchen is exciting, but safe installation is the key to performance, safety, and satisfaction. That’s why it’s worth hiring a professional like Record Electrical: Avoid the hassle and let us take care of it all. We work with other trades, fix behind-the-scenes problems, and leave your kitchen sparkling clean—so you […]

Protect Your Home from Electrical Fires

Electrical fires are unpredictable and bring with them severe threats to property and personal safety. Prevention is the best defense, in our opinion at Record Electrical. Below are the steps of how to safeguard your home in Canberra: Common Electrical Fire HazardsOld wiring: Older buildings might contain wiring that isn’t equipped to support today’s appliances.Overloaded […]