I want to repair a light fitting myself. Parts are available, so why can't I fix it myself?
Category: Fire
On looking over the switchboard, I found a host of problems. This ultimately meant that the customer needed to upgrade their switchboard and consumer mains before any further additions are made. But why?
Main switches are often overlooked by electricians, but there are serious consequences if they are.
It couldn't be... Well things could be worse, but not much... When an electrical contractor does work at your premises, they are supposed to carry out certain checks under Section 8 of the Wiring Rules (AS/NZS 3000:2018). These include checking the current carrying capacity of the consumer mains and whether the new installation is compliant. … Continue reading Not another one…
Hmmm... If you have been following this blog for a while, you will realise that I am continually harping on about compliance and compliance certificates. The following picture clearly shows why. On the other side of the black panel are all of the circuit protection. Circuit breakers, fuses and main switches. The person who installed … Continue reading What’s wrong here?
I viewed a unit in Eastwood (in northern Sydney) today to provide advice on an electrical situation; during my inspection I found a switchboard that had recently had a fire. The switchboard had been badly repaired, and the repair work was non-compliant and dangerous. This exposed the tenant to serious safety hazards. I was significantly concerned by what I saw, so much so that I consulted the senior inspectors at Ausgrid for advice.
Are your smoke detectors working. This week I tested 6 smoke detectors in two properties - all had failed and the properties were at risk of fire, and the families lives were at risk. Do your smoke detectors work?
Electric Greg 