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A Brighter Clubhouse for the Narangba Rangers

Local football clubs are rarely empty when the final whistle blows. Players, coaches, volunteers and families can remain around the clubhouse well into the evening. Equipment needs to be packed away, facilities need to be cleaned and people still need to move safely between the clubhouse, surrounding grounds and car park. Power Bolt Electrical recently […]

Friday Fact: What Do 3000K, 4000K and 5000K Mean in LED Lighting?

Have you ever replaced a light and wondered why the room suddenly feels completely different, even though the new light seems just as bright? The answer might have nothing to do with brightness. One of the most important specifications on an LED light is its colour temperature, measured in Kelvin (K). In residential lighting, you […]

Why Stair Lighting Is One of the Best Small Electrical Upgrades for Your Home

Some electrical upgrades are about adding more power. Others completely change the way a space feels. Low-level LED stair lighting is a good example. By installing small recessed lights along the wall beside a staircase, you can improve visibility at night while also giving an otherwise ordinary part of the home a much more considered, […]

Why Do My Lights Dim When an Appliance Turns On?

You switch on the air conditioner and the lights briefly dim. The refrigerator starts humming and the kitchen lights flicker. Perhaps the kettle, microwave or clothes dryer causes lights elsewhere in the house to change brightness. It is easy to assume the lights are faulty, particularly when the home has LED downlights. However, the light […]

Buying an Older Home? 7 Electrical Checks to Book

An older home can offer established gardens, larger blocks, solid construction and a location that would be difficult to replicate in a new estate. However, the electrical system may have been installed, extended and modified across several different decades. The kitchen might have been renovated. An air conditioner may have been added later. Previous owners […]

Kitchen Island Pendant Lighting: Getting the Position, Height and Colour Right

A kitchen pendant can be one of the most visually dominant features in the entire home. When it is positioned correctly, it brings the island, cabinetry and surrounding living space together. When it is too high, too low, off-centre or poorly matched to the room, even an expensive fitting can look wrong. Daniel from Power […]

Bathroom Heat Lamps, Exhaust Fans and Lighting: What Should You Install?

A gas cooktop that is noisy, difficult to light or producing an unusual flame should never be dismissed as a minor inconvenience. Sometimes the visible flame is the first warning that the appliance or wider gas installation needs professional attention. RJT Plumbing & Gas recently attended a home in Kallangur after the owners reported several […]

Bathroom Lighting Upgrade: Replacing an Old Heat Lamp Unit

Bathroom Lighting Upgrade: Replacing an Old Heat Lamp Unit Bathroom lighting has to do more than simply illuminate the room. It needs to provide clear visibility around mirrors and wet areas, cope with moisture and humidity, and often provide enough warmth to make cold mornings more comfortable. In this recent bathroom lighting upgrade, Power Bolt […]

Halogen vs Fluorescent vs LED Lights: Which Uses Less Power?

Halogen vs Fluorescent vs LED Lights: Which Uses Less Power? Quick answer LED lights usually use far less power than older halogen lights and often less power than fluorescent lights as well. They also produce less heat, turn on instantly and are now the standard choice for many home lighting upgrades. For most homeowners, the […]