Electrical FAQs

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Yes. NSW Electrical Contractor Licence 332956C, fully insured.

NSW Security Licence S00014414 and Electrical Contractor Licence 332956C. We're fully insured.

No. We do the switchboard and circuit work as a licensed electrical contractor and coordinate with a Level 2 accredited service provider for any consumer mains, service fuse or metering work.

Yes. Every installation is tested and you receive a NSW Certificate of Compliance for Electrical Work. Our licence is 332956C.

Yes. Our workmanship comes with a lifetime warranty. We are fully insured, have been in business since 2016 and hold NSW Electrical Contractor Licence 332956C.

Yes. We can coordinate tenant access and send the invoice and paperwork to the agent.

Yes. Call 0421 772 661 and we will tell you when we can attend.

If there is fire, smoke or someone has had a shock, call 000. If it is safe, switch off the main switch at the switchboard and keep people away from the problem.

Yes. Sometimes the safest option is to isolate the fault first, then quote the full repair.

Loose connections, failing LED drivers or incompatible dimmers are common causes. Flickering across the whole house can also be a supply issue.

Yes. Stop using it and call an electrician straight away, as it can indicate an earthing fault.

Warmth, discolouration or a burning smell can mean a loose connection or overload. Stop using it and get it checked.

Used sensibly, yes, but chaining boards together or running heaters from them is risky. Permanent points are the better fix.

Faulty appliances, moisture in outdoor fittings and damaged cables are the most common causes. Unplug appliances on the circuit and reset. If it still trips, call us.

A safety switch that trips again straight away usually means a faulty appliance or circuit is still connected. Unplug everything on that circuit and try again. If it still trips, call us.

Press the test button regularly, such as every three months. If it does not trip, call an electrician.

A circuit breaker protects the wiring from overload and short circuits. A safety switch (RCD) detects current leaking to earth and protects people from shock.

Ceramic fuses, no safety switches, scorch marks, frequent tripping or no room for new circuits are the usual signs. We can inspect the board and tell you whether it needs a full upgrade or a smaller fix.

Not always. Some boards can take extra RCDs or RCBOs without a full replacement. Others are too old or too full, and a new board is the safer option.

Older backing panels may contain asbestos. We do not drill or cut them, and we explain the safe options for replacement before work starts.

Yes, for part of the job. We plan the changeover so the house is off supply for as little time as practical, and we explain the timing beforehand.

At least one working smoke alarm on every level. Alarms near bedrooms and hallways give better protection.

Most manufacturers recommend replacement about every 10 years. Check the date on the back of the alarm.

No. Hardwired 240 V smoke alarms must be installed or replaced by a licensed electrician.

Usually a low backup battery or an alarm reaching the end of its life. We can check and replace it.

Yes. We usually replace the whole fitting and transformer with an LED fitting rather than just swapping the globe, which gives better results and fewer failures.

Not always. LED fittings need a compatible dimmer, otherwise they can flicker or buzz. We match the dimmer to the fittings.

IC-rated downlights can be covered by ceiling insulation. Non-IC fittings need clearance around them, which leaves gaps in the insulation.

Yes. A wall charger runs for hours at high current, so it needs its own protected circuit installed by a licensed electrician.

Usually, yes. Tell us the make and model of the charger and your car, and we will confirm it suits your home.

Sometimes. We check the board and your supply first. If there is capacity and room, the charger circuit can often go in without replacing the board.

Yes, most modern recorders support phone viewing. We set it up and show you how.

Cameras should focus on your own property. Avoid pointing them into neighbours' homes or yards.

Yes, NSW Security Licence S00014414 for CCTV installation, plus Electrical Contractor Licence 332956C. We're fully insured.

We do the electrical side: the circuit, isolator and connection. The unit and refrigerant work are done by a licensed air conditioning installer.

Most do. The unit's installation manual sets the circuit size, and a dedicated circuit avoids overloading other circuits.

No, a licensed gasfitter does that. We do the electrical side.

Sometimes, if the circuit is sized for the combined load under the wiring rules. With an induction cooktop they are often better on separate circuits. We work it out from both rating plates.