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The desk is assembled, the screens are connected and the new office looks good. Then the printer needs power, the laptop charger will not reach, and a power board ends up beneath your feet. A spare bedroom can become a useful workspace without a major renovation. It still helps to plan the electrical layout around […]
The best place for an extra garage power point depends on what you plug in, where you use it and what the existing circuit can support. Start with those three questions before deciding how many outlets you need. A garage that once held a car and storage boxes may now house a freezer, workbench and […]
The school holidays are nearly here, which means Queensland children will soon be spending considerably more time at home. There will be more devices charging, more appliances being used, more activity around the kitchen and more children moving between indoor and outdoor areas throughout the day. School holidays do not suddenly create electrical faults. However, […]
Outdoor living is a big part of the Queensland lifestyle. Patios, barbecues, pools, sheds, outdoor kitchens, TVs, fridges and garden equipment have all turned the backyard into another part of the home. And sooner or later, all of it needs power. That often starts with a simple question: “Can we just put a power point […]
Friday Fact: Did You Know Not Every Country Has Switches on Their Power Points? If you’ve ever travelled overseas, you may have experienced a small moment of confusion. You plug your phone charger into the wall… …and then spend a few seconds looking for the switch. Except there isn’t one. While switched power points are […]
Can I Move A Power Point Myself, Or Do I Need An Electrician? If you are renovating, wall-mounting a TV, changing cabinetry, setting up a home office or moving furniture around, you might look at a power point and think: “Can I just move that myself?” The short answer is no. Moving a power point […]
Outdoor Power Points: What Homeowners Should Know Before Installing One Outdoor power points are one of those upgrades that seem simple until you start thinking through how they will actually be used. You might want power on the patio for a fridge, speaker, TV or barbecue area. You might need power near the pool equipment, […]
Are You Using Too Many Power Boards? Power boards are useful. They help with phone chargers, lamps, computers, televisions and small household devices. But they are not meant to fix a home that does not have enough power points. If you are relying on power boards every day, especially in kitchens, bedrooms, laundries, garages, home […]
What Does A Buzzing Switch Or Crackling Power Point Mean? A light switch or power point should work quietly. If you hear buzzing, crackling, popping, sizzling or sparking sounds from a switch, outlet or power point, do not ignore it. Sometimes the cause may be a worn fitting, loose connection or faulty switch. Other times, […]
Why Is My Power Point Warm? A power point should not feel hot during normal use. If you touch a power point and it feels warm, smells unusual, crackles, sparks, looks discoloured or feels loose, stop using it and have it checked by a licensed electrician. Sometimes the cause is simple. It may be an […]
