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Electricians, General News, Safety Advice, Tips & Advice

QLD Test and Tagging Laws – Industrial Electrician Obligations for Business Owners

August 12, 2014 |

Industrial Electrician
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 […]

Safety Advice, Tips & Advice

Electrical Safety this Winter: Tips to Stay Warm and Safe

June 25, 2014 |

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 […]

Lighting Advice, Tips & Advice

How to Buy and Install the Right LED Lights

May 26, 2014 |

Our team of electricians here at Bevan Robinson Electrical have been busy supplying and installing LED lamps in homes and businesses across Brisbane. If you have considered this energy efficient and attractive lighting option read on to discover how LED lamps can light up your life and save you some serious dollars on energy costs.

Tips & Advice

11 tips for electrical safety in the workplace

April 9, 2014 |

Electricity represents a constant hazard in the workplace, and one that needs to be managed in line with federal workplace health and safety laws. Despite this, there are many businesses and companies who do not fully carry out or understand their duty of care when it comes to electrical safety. Not only does this create unnecessary risk, the consequences could cause injury or even prove to be fatal.
Bevan Robinson Electrical can provide a full assessment and audit of the electrical […]

Tips & Advice

Advice for Choosing Energy Efficient Appliances

March 16, 2014 |

If you’re looking at upgrading to new appliances in 2014, there are many things consumers should take into account but arguably none are more important the energy efficiency of the appliance. With prices of many appliances actually decreasing in Australia in recent years from a stronger dollar and increased competition, it’s worth investing more and buying the most efficient appliances you can afford.
This is especially important as energy prices in Queensland are set to rise by a projected $192.00 dollars […]

Tips & Advice

The Importance of Pre-wiring when Building or Renovating

February 19, 2014 |

As technology continues to advance, our homes are becoming increasingly automated with features like automatic lighting, motorised blinds and much more.
To accommodate these features interior cabling is required to ensure all the lighting, fans, and other features like sound systems, communication ports, telephone, television and data points are accommodated.

Lighting Advice, Tips & Advice

Lighting Design Consideration by Room

January 14, 2014 |

For those building a new home, or renovating an existing property, designing the space to include attractive, functional and energy efficient lighting solution can an extremely effective way to transform an interior without having to spend a fortune.
At Bevan Robinson Electrical we can look after your complete domestic lighting requirements – both indoors and outdoors. In this post we share some important design considerations to make regarding the lighting design of your Brisbane home. 

Tips & Advice

Using your Home Switchboard: Simple Switchboard Solutions

December 18, 2013 |

The electrical switchboards in our homes may often go unnoticed but it’s the first port of call when you’ve got power problems. Modern electrical switchboards are extremely simple to operate, consisting of a number of circuit breakers, a safety switch and a main power switch. In this post our domestic electricians in Brisbane at Bevan Robinson Electrical troubleshoot some common electrical problems in the home and share the solutions. We also explain how switchboards can save lives, and why upgrading […]