Energy efficient electrics
Small considerations can make a very big difference when it comes to how energy efficient your electrical systems are. Find out what you can...
Supply current limitations
In older houses, switchboxes, fuses and cabling were often designed to handle less current than many of us use today. Find out how to...
Where to position electrical outlets
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.
Performance considerations for home electrics
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...
Energy management dashboards
Energy management dashboards or systems can be used in conjunction with smart meters to help monitor and regulate how electricity is used in your...
Smoke alarms
Required by law in Australia, smoke alarms are designed to detect when there's smoke in your house to help prevent fires. Find out how...
Other fittings and appliances
There are various other electrical safety devices that are required by law in Australia, or others again which can be added to your home...
Analogue electricity meters
Electricity meters are installed between your house and the mains power supply to measure how much power your home consumes.
Analogue electricity meters are now...
Switchboards or switch boxes
Switch boxes are the central hub from which all of a house's electrical systems are managed and distributed. The switch box also contains safety...
Miniature circuit breakers (MCBs)
Circuit breakers are devices that help prevent damage by cutting power to a circuit if it becomes overloaded or short circuits. Circuit breakers are...