Electric Greg

Asbestos testing

Asbestos causes lung disease. Do you know if your home has it? How can you be certain? If I am going to do any major work on a home that is likely to contain asbestos, I have it tested. If the sample is negative, the job is then cheaper, if it is positive, I know that I have to take particular care - simple!

Danger, electricity, Fire, Legal, Safety

Customers doing repairs?

I want to repair a light fitting myself. Parts are available, so why can't I fix it myself?

Danger, Legal, Safety

The hidden faults

Have you ever wondered whether your job was a good one or a bad one. The job looks OK, but your not really sure. It was cheap, so is that OK? It works, and it seems OK, but is it really?

Legal, Safety

Semi-Enclosed Rewirable Fuses

Rewirable "ceramic" fuses are commonly found in older Australian homes. Do they need to be replaced? Can they be repaired? What are the legal obligations for an electrician?

Danger, Legal, Safety

Testing

Section 8 of the Wiring Rules - AS/NZS 3000:2018 - lists of series of tests that all installations, additions and alterations to your electrical system must comply with. These tests are mandatory. Did the electrician you last used do these mandatory tests? What are they, and what do they mean…

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Covid-19 in NSW

I apologise for not updating my current information before this. Construction work in NSW is now allowed to resume (late July, early August 2021) but with significant restrictions. Work at occupied premises is now entirely contactless and can only occur if risk factors can be controlled. Some work must now be done offsite. I am … Continue reading Covid-19 in NSW

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Covid 19 and lockdown in NSW

As you all know, we are now in lockdown again. As an essential worker, I am allowed to continue to visit customers and work outside of my home. I did this all through last year. However, I have decided that I will stop work until the afternoon of Wednesday 30th June, before reviewing the current … Continue reading Covid 19 and lockdown in NSW

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Downlights – Changing over to LEDs

I wrote an article on my FaceBook page a little while ago about downlights and requirements. https://www.facebook.com/greg.rowell.electrical/posts/544638732748180 Well, this article is a follow up from that, and I refer to the Wiring Rules – AS/NZS 3000:2018 Amt 1 Illegally installed socket outlet. Suspended without support. There are a lot of contractors offering cheap change-overs from … Continue reading Downlights – Changing over to LEDs

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The pot!

Well.... this was an interesting find! Yep it is a pot, but hey... what are those wires coming out of it? What an interesting find. Yep it's a POT. But what are those wires coming out of it? Holy Moly, there is something electrical in this thing! I've come across all sorts of things in … Continue reading The pot!