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While the evidence of their work isn’t always visible, the commercial electrician is without a doubt one the key personnel to take part in construction projects. It isn’t a stretch to say that electricians create the wiring which powers our lives – ensuring that both commercial sites and homes are able to function properly. In […]
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A house isn’t just an investment property. It’s so much more. A home. A safe, comfortable haven for your family. A place where memories will be made and cherished. A home is a part of the family. So we understand why you want to protect it – and those within it. Home security […]
Sustainability has become the new buzzword. For good reason. As we become more aware of our impact on our local environments and resources, we become more and more interested in how to live sustainably. Here at Hit The Switch, we get plenty of questions about how we can build our homes more sustainably. We Aussies […]
If you’re looking at rewiring your home, one of the biggest factors is cost. Rewiring a home is not cheap. But it’s essential for the safety of your family. After all, more than 40% of residential fires in Australia are associated with electrical faults or failures caused by degraded wiring or overloading the system. Rewiring […]
Protecting your property can seem like a massive task and can be easy to procrastinate on. You may never need your security system, but installing a security system can offer that little bit of peace of mind. Whether your home or business is in the city, the suburbs, or out in the country, you will […]
LED lighting is becoming the norm across Melbourne and around the world. If you are looking for a simple lighting solution that is energy efficient, LED lights are a fantastic and affordable option. Whether you prefer warm or cool lighting, LED downlights can provide the right atmosphere for your space. The team from Hit The […]
There are many reasons to review, repair and rewire your home’s electrical wiring. Electrical work can be an excellent investment, whether you are renovating, building, repairing or have just bought your dream home. While there are guides online that offer directions on how to perform electrical work yourself, that doesn’t mean doing so is safe, […]
Looking for a good electrician? Why stop at good...here’s how to find a great electrician, one that ticks all the right boxes – quality work, a commitment to uncompromising safety, value for money, excellent service and trusted advice.
Electrical issues are annoying and frustrating, however a lot of people don’t realise that minor electrical issues can become major problems if left unchecked. But before you start thinking that you could perform those repairs yourself... back away from that toolbox, mister.
If you’re thinking about changing the lighting at your home or business, you should think seriously about installing LED downlights. They are far more energy efficient, last much longer, more durable and safer. Read all about them here
When exactly do you need to consider rewiring a house?
You may have recently arranged a Home Safety Assessment and the Master Electrician/Inspector informed you that your wiring is dodgy.
Upgrading switchboards in an old Melbourne home is just as important as rewiring one. This is because technology has moved on since the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s when the house was originally built. As you’ll see when you download our Electrical Safety Compliance Checklist, both the wiring system and the switchboard weren’t designed to handle […]
Do you need to consider Separate Safety Switches for your home?
Well, let’s take a look at what you a required to do. As stated in Energy Safe Victoria’s Electrical Safety Guide:
Not sure if your house needs rewiring?
Following on from our popular Home Electrical Fault Finding Guide, Hit The Switch have compiled this comprehensive article that lets you know what to look for, and how to go about getting your Melbourne home rewired if required.
If your house or apartment has had its power switched off for a year or more, this is the most important news you’ll ever read before you consider reconnecting power.
It isn’t a matter of just turning the power back on and away you go.
EMERGENCY ELECTRICIAN ADVICE # 4
As an Emergency Electrician, one of the things I hear quite often is: “Help! Why is my safety switch tripping?” Or “It won’t turn on...it must be broken!”
In reality, it isn’t broken at all – in fact it’s working perfectly, doing its job just as its maker intended.
With power costs rising all the time, and increasing environmental concerns, now is the time to switch to more a more energy efficient lighting system – LED.
Emergency lighting is critical in any commercial building to direct occupants to exits when there is a fire, blackout or other emergency. Emergency lighting is also required to be installed in enclosed common areas of residential apartment buildings including hallways, stairwells, carparks and foyers.
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