Lighting
How much does it cost to install downlights?
LED downlights typically cost $50–$70 per light to install, and some electricians charge up to $110.
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Articles on switchboards, solar, lighting and safety, plus what common electrical jobs cost.
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Hiring an electrician
How to choose an electrician?
What to check before you hire an electrician: licence, experience, insurance, reviews, warranty and a written quote.
Wiring
How much does cabling & rewiring cost?
Rewiring a three-bedroom house typically costs about $6,000–$15,000 in Adelaide and $9,000–$18,000 in Melbourne, depending on its size, access and materials.
Switchboards
Why do switchboards need to be upgraded?
Australia’s Wiring Rules and safety rules have changed over time, and many older switchboards have no safety switches (RCDs).
Switchboards
What are the signs of an outdated switchboard?
Breakers that keep tripping, a burning smell, frayed wiring, a hot switchboard or no safety switches can all mean your switchboard needs attention.
Switchboards
What is an electrical switchboard?
Your switchboard sends power from the grid to every circuit in your home and cuts it when there’s a fault.
Solar & energy
Why do you need to hire professional electricians when installing solar systems?
Solar connects to your switchboard and the grid, so it needs a licensed electrical contractor. Poor wiring can cut output or start a fire.
Solar & energy
The benefits of solar energy to the environment
Switching to solar saves water and cuts the greenhouse gases and air pollution that come from burning coal, gas and oil.
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We do electrical work in Adelaide and install solar in Melbourne and Adelaide.