Switchboards
What is a 3-phase switchboard?
Most homes run on single-phase power. Larger homes and businesses may need a 3-phase switchboard, which supplies both 240V and 415V.
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Air-con
Can an electrician install an air conditioner in Victoria?
In Victoria an electrician can install a split system, but the refrigerant work needs a refrigeration licence and ducted systems need an air-conditioning technician.
Victorian rules. Air-con installs are in Adelaide only.
Switchboards
Electrical switchboard upgrades in Victoria: what landlords need to know
Victorian rentals must have switchboards with circuit breakers and safety switches. Replacing an old fuse board usually costs about $1,000–$3,500.
Victorian rules. Switchboard upgrades are in Adelaide only.
Switchboards
Why should I upgrade my switchboard?
Old fuse boxes blow fuses, add to the fire risk and may not meet current Australian standards.
Switchboards
About older-style switchboards
Early fuse-style switchboards weren’t built for today’s appliances, and many are now a fire and shock risk.
Switchboards
Common problems with switchboards
Tripping breakers, an overloaded board and outdated wiring are the usual reasons a switchboard fails.
Switchboards
What is an RCBO?
An RCBO is a safety switch and circuit breaker in one device, protecting a single circuit against shock and overload.
Solar & energy
What is a smart meter? And how to read one
A smart meter records your power use as it happens, along with any solar power you export. This article shows how to read one.
Solar & energy
How do solar panels work and are they worth it?
A 6.6kW system, a common size for homes, typically costs $4,500–$8,000 after the federal discount and can save $300–$500 a quarter on power bills.
Lighting
How to install downlights at home?
To work out how many downlights a room needs, measure its floor area in square metres, check each light’s brightness in lumens, then space the lights evenly.
Safety
What is test & tag?
Test and tag is a routine safety check of electrical equipment at work, covered by AS/NZS 3760.
Home automation
How much does home automation cost?
The cost of home automation depends on how much of your home you want to control and how complex the system is.
Safety
How much does it cost to install smoke alarms?
In Melbourne and Adelaide, replacing a hard-wired smoke alarm typically costs about $150 to $320, including the alarm.
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