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You’ve probably heard the term “grounding” before when it comes to electricity and your home.  As a homeowner, you likely understand the importance of electricity and how grounding helps ensure a stable flow of power to your house, especially during thunderstorms and other potentially dangerous natural disasters. But do you know why “grounding” is so […]

While often thought of more as an annoyance when cooking than a life-saving device, smoke alarms are an essential part of keeping you and your home safe from fire.  According to research at Macquarie University, there are more deaths in Australia caused by house fires than there are from all natural hazards combined. That’s why […]

Have you ever felt the painful sensation of static shock when picking up clothes or touching a door knob? While electricity adds a lot of convenience to our daily lives, it can also pose a serious danger to our lives. You’ve probably come across dozens of stories in your life where someone got hurt as […]

With how reliable electricity is nowadays, it’s easy to forget that electrical systems need routine maintenance in order to keep your home safe from electrical hazards.  While it may seem like an unnecessary expense, it’s better to think about paying for electrical maintenance as an investment in the electrical safety of your home. Hiring an […]

Still having electrical problems, even though you’ve just had your home rewired? As a homeowner, it’s important that you regularly have the electrical wiring in your house checked and replaced in order to make sure you and your family stay safe while also meeting all your modern electrical needs.  The problem is many electricians do […]

Getting shocked by electricity is never any fun.  In some cases, accidentally coming into contact with a surge of electricity can be fatal, and has often led to electrical hazards such as house fires and electrocution. But there’s a way to prevent such terrible electrical accidents from happening to you, so you can stop an […]

Ever wonder why your appliance might suddenly stop working when you plug in another device?  Usually this means your circuit breaker has automatically shut off power to that appliance to keep your home safe by preventing an electrical overload.  Electrical overloading is one of the major causes of house fires, electric shock, and other accidents […]

Downlights are quite popular and they have been that way for a while now. Downlights are simply ones that throw light down. Any light framed into a ceiling that throws light in a narrow beam downwards is a downlight. → CALL 1300 142 569 FOR IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE When you switch on a downlight, it gives […]

What type of smoke alarm are there? House fires are becoming very common these days and it is not good at all for anyone because it risks the lives of people and due to today’s modern time the house fire cases are increasing because for the modern look as modern days furnishing and building material […]

Electrical Fault Finding Techniques When it comes to fault finding in electronic circuits, you will need to have some understanding of basic faults and electrical diagrams. If you don’t, then you will need to engage a professional to help you. → CALL 1300 142 569 FOR IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE Electrical faults cover any issue in your […]

Working out how to reduce your energy bill at home can be challenging if you don’t know where to start. We are here to help you unlock the best ways to reduce your bills with our five top tips so that you can start saving immediately.  → CALL 1300 142 569 FOR IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE How […]

Finding a reliable and trustworthy electrician can be a challenge, especially because you should never attempt electrical work unless you are fully qualified! Wiring issues, electrical fault, isolation switch issues and circuit breaks all pose risks if not carefully dealt with by a professional. The good news is that there is a simple way of […]

We all need electricity in this modern age, especially when you consider the number of household items that we rely on to get us through each day! However, if left unchecked, electricity has the power to cause significant harm, and that is why we are encouraged to get support from professionals when we need to […]

With the long weekend coming up, now is the perfect time to get around to those odd jobs you’ve been putting off around the home. On average, homeowners spend between 1% – 3% of their home’s value on maintenance and repair each year. These small tasks, done on a regular basis keep your home looking […]

It is a shocking fact that approximately 2,500 people are killed each year in residential fires, and another 500 die from carbon monoxide.* To help reduce these statistics we’ve included an important safety message from the NSW Fire and Rescue Commissioner which can ensure you and your family are fire safe and fire ready this […]

If you’ve flicked through any interior design magazine or caught up on the numerous home renovation shows lately, you’ll notice that pendant lighting is the design trend of the moment. While these lights are certainly a stand out piece, it’s important to consider the environment they’re going in in order to maximise their effect. Today, […]

An important safety announcement for all our customers. The Australia Consumer and Competition Commission has issued a number of product recalls for the following products: – BIG W—”Chevron” 4 and 6 Outlet Surge Protected Power Boards: Product description: “Chevron” 4 and 6 Outlet Surge Protected Power Boards Identifying features: “Chevron” 4 and 6 Outlet Surge […]

Mr Switch has proudly partnered with Sydney-based designers Amigo and Amigo to create a bespoke light sculpture for this years Vivid Festival. Vivid Sydney is the largest light, music and ideas event in the Southern Hemisphere which will be running through Sydney CBD and Darling Harbour Precinct from 22nd May – 8th Jun 2015. The […]

With the growing number of electronic devices that charge via USB, access to additional USB charging points is becoming increasingly important. Using a computer to charge USB devices is not always practical or convenient, especially when you need to leave a phone or tablet in another room to charge. If a family of four owns […]

Watch this short video on how to replace Halogen light globes in a safe way. This method is also effective in keeping your globes last longer.

Wi-fi enabled energy efficient LED light bulb Energy regulatory regime Australia has been encouraging the use of environment friendly and energy saving electrical appliances. And no doubt, using energy efficient electrical appliances for household and business needs will improve lifestyle of common people and business community. Above all light bulbs use more electricity than any […]

Hager has recalled its mono RCBO range due to a potential defect that has been detected in these products. The said defect can result in an electric shock and that is why the company has recalled all the products sold or installed during July 2010 to Aug 2012 in Australia and has urged the customers […]

A handful of things are as cost efficient and straightforward to your typical home owners than attempting a ceiling fan installation. Investing in one of these might make all the difference in the temperatures of your bedroom or other living area. It could possibly also assist in stretch your budget with heating and cooling expenses […]