Do you know what your RCD does?

You should have one installed in your house, but do you know what your RCD should do? Having a basic understanding of the role of your RCD is essential for ensuring your home and family are adequately protected. RCDs (Residual Current Devices) help protect your home. In the case of a faulty appliance or wiring,…

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Electrical Safety Tips For Weekend Warriors

For some, there is nothing better on a weekend than the opportunity to tackle some work around the house. DIY projects are good – they can save you money, improve the value of your home and help to keep you active. That said though, it’s the smart weekend warrior who knows what to do himself…

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Tips On How To Reduce Your Electricity Bill

It’s easy to forget about electricity costs until that bill rolls around! Follow our tips below to help you reduce your electricity costs and make saving energy a force of habit.   Tip 1: Improve Your Lighting Choices Switching to LED energy efficient bulbs will use up to 75% less energy, will last longer than…

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Selecting The Right Ceiling Fan For Your Home

Surviving the Summer in Queensland means having good access to a cooling system within your home. Most people use air conditioning to lower the temperature inside their home but this will definitely impact upon your quarterly electricity bill. A good option for home owners is to also install ceiling fans.  Fans wont decrease the temperature…

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Preparing For Brisbane’s Storm Season

Severe storms can strike at anytime leaving behind a trail of destruction. In a worst-case scenario they may result in property damage, serious injury and even loss of life. Brisbane’s storm season can often be unpredictable which is why you should be prepared and put a plan in place to protect your family, pets and…

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When To Call An Electrical Contractor

Whether you have a modern home or an older style Queenslander, from time to time, you will have an electrical issue that needs to be resolved. Knowing when to call an electrical contractor or when to instead call your energy provider is important so here are a few of the common issues that you may…

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Work From Home? Save Energy With These Top Tips!

The freedom that comes with working from home is great. You can set your own hours, forgo the frustrating commute to work and choose your own uniform. However that freedom does come at a cost – your electricity bill. When you work from home it is an unavoidable fact that your electricity bill will be…

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How To Read The Energy Rating Label

Saving electricity (and money!) and reducing energy consumption have been a big priority for consumers of late. In Australia, we are lucky enough to have the Energy Rating Label which helps consumers to compare the running costs of appliances at the time of purchase. But how do you use the label? IThere are two parts…

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