Safety Advice, Tips & Advice
If the lights went out in the middle of cooking dinner, would you know how to change a fuse to get the power back on again? Do you even know where your fuse box is and whether it has fuses or circuit breakers? Most modern or renovated houses will have their fuse boxes replaced with circuit breakers. If your house has circuit breakers, you don’t need to know how to change a fuse, you just reset the trip […]
General News, Safety Advice, Tips & Advice
Over time, power cords on electrical appliances become worn with use and age. Often this causes them to become damaged or frayed. You may think they may still be safe to use, but think again. Damaged power cords are a potential hazard to have around the house! If you continue to use damaged power cords, the consequences could include:
Safety Advice, Tips & Advice
It’s resolution season, and with resolution season comes a host of DIY jobs, handymen promises and private agreements regarding the state of ones home. While we’re not suggesting your carefully pondered goals are anything to dismiss, some resolutions aren’t supposed to be kept, particularly those regarding the home. So while you plan your DIY projects and survey the house, remember the following jobs should be left the experts at Bevan Robinson Electrical.
Electricians, General News, Safety Advice, Tips & Advice
As well as working in homes around Brisbane, the Bevan Robison Electrical team also are your commercial and industrial electricians in Brisbane and can look after all manner of electrical safety inspections for all complex electrical equipment. This is legally required for specialised electrical equipment in a workplace and can only be performed by licensed contractors. This practice is known as testing and tagging.
In this post we explain why this process is so important, how […]
With the cold snap being felt from May onwards here in Brisbane, many homes are using more electricity to power appliances and heat their homes. From taking longer showers and using heaters, electric blankets and even using the kettle and the toaster more frequently, colder mornings and nights mean we rely more on energy to stay comfortable.
But there are some precautions that should be adhered to so you and your family can keep cosy and safe because winter is also […]