Electrical
Electrical Planning – Master Bedroom
Perhaps you agree with most builders, who seem to think a couple of power points in the bedroom is fine………….. Well I think that’s nowhere near enough and here’s why: Starting on my side of the bed I have: Bedside…
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Is It Time To Get A Battery?
I got my Electricity Bill the other day which set me wondering if I should invest in a battery for our house. Our Situation We live in a retirement unit which is reasonably compact. As a result our 3.25 kW…
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Electrical Planning – Do You Need 3 Phase Power?
3 phase power is used for heavy duty electrical appliances. So what is 3 phase power?……………….When power is generated at the power station it comes out as Alternating Current (AC) in three separate phases which are transmitted via individual cables….
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Electrical Planning – General
Do some of your power sockets look like this photo? Next time you visit a show house have a look at the power point provision……… You would think most builders are still living in the 1950’s. Typically you get a…
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Electrical Planning – Living Rooms / Rumpus Room
Living Room, Family Room, Rumpus Room………….some houses have one room for all functions. Bigger houses can have three separate rooms, perhaps even a Parents Retreat!. As far as electrical planning is concerned the issues are really the same. Entertainment Some…
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Electrical Planning – Bedrooms 2, 3, 4
Secondary bedrooms are usually considered less important that the main bedrooms but that doesn’t mean that the electrical planning doesn’t need to be considered. You need to think about the different possible occupiers of the room over a wide range…
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Electrical Planning – Kitchen
I was walking around a ‘Good Guys’ electrical store last week looking at the kitchen equipment. In addition to the items we have got there must have been 20 or 30 items we haven’t got. For example appliances for making:…
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Electrical Planning – Garage
In my current garage I had three double power points installed. . . . which I thought was plenty. With the amount of power needs on my workbench, including battery chargers I had to fix this power board to the…
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Electrical Planning – Home Theatre
Do you want the full Home Theater Experience? If so perhaps the dedicated Home Theater Room is the thing for you. The electrical planning for livings room post will cover many of the aspects of the Home Theater but there…
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Electrical Planning – Bathroom and En-Suite
Here are a few thoughts about electrical planning for your new bathrooms. Fan over the shower. I like these better than the centrally mounted fans. Heating unit. A lot of people like those 3 in 1 heating/fan/light units but I…
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