Electrical

Power points might not be the most exciting part of a renovation, but get them wrong and you’ll quickly notice, especially when you’re struggling to plug in your vacuum, or running extension cords across the kitchen. Whether you’re renovating a single room or your entire home, planning the height and location of your power outlets is essential for safety, compliance, and day-to-day convenience.

Fuses, circuit breakers and safety switches all offer very different levels of protection and safety. See how they differ, and find out how to...

Installation work? Maintenance work? Need something replaced or upgraded? Find out what kinds of work electricians do, and when you need to call one.     Electrical...

While smaller appliances can be casually plugged in where they fit and moved around, larger 'roughed in' appliances like ovens will often need to...

Running electrical cables everywhere can become very messy and create maintenance nightmares. Conduits, cable trays and other cable management systems make a big difference.    Conduits...

Find out about the different sorts of cable that are used to install electrics throughout your home, and why they're used. Is cabling important? In short,...

Small considerations can make a very big difference when it comes to how energy efficient your electrical systems are. Find out what you can...

In older houses, switchboxes, fuses and cabling were often designed to handle less current than many of us use today. Find out how to...

When designing or renovating a home, electrical outlets are one of those small details that make a big difference. Get the placement right, and your home will be more functional, efficient and easier to live in. Get it wrong, and you’ll be dealing with extension cords, cluttered benchtops or a constant shortage of places to plug in.

What sort of things are likely to affect the performance of your home's electrical systems? What will voltage variations do to your appliances and wiring...