Electrical
3 in 1 Bathroom Heaters or Separate Units?
In a previous house we had one of those 3 in 1 bathroom light/heater/extraction fan. I can’t say I was impressed. . . . It suffers from the Swiss Army Knife Syndrome…… doing lots of things, but none of them…
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Downlights – 5 Reasons to Think Again
Downlights are very popular and can give dramatic light effects so you seem them a lot in show houses, and shops ……but I won’t have them again. A but harsh? . . . . here are my reasons why. The…
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Planning Electrics – Remaining Rooms
With the main rooms covered in previous posts I will cover the remaining rooms with this post. Dining For a dining table in the kitchen area an extra double socket close to the table should be enough for any cooking…
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Ceiling Fans
If you have tall rooms a ceiling fan can make a real difference to your comfort without large bills. Summer While a ceiling fan does not lower the temperature it will make the room feel cooler by: The breeze improving…
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Electrical Planning – Outside
A lot of people forget all about outside electrical work. . . but it can make a big difference to how much easier it makes things. I have listed some of the electrical things you might like to think about….
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Lighting Levels
There are two elements when considering Lighting levels for your new house. Electrical Power (Watts) Amount of Light (Lumens) Watts In the old days with incandescent bulbs it used to be simple, bulbs came in 40, 60 and 100watts and…
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The Hole In Your Ceiling
I was in a DIY store the other day and they had a display of extraction fans in front of a window. It’s quite revealing how much of a hole is in your ceiling they make when you see it…
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The TV Guide: How To Care For Your Television & Accessories
Guest post by Trent Anderson The television has become a staple part of everyday life, often taking up the central spot in a living room. While it is debatable whether this is a good idea it doesn’t change the fact that…
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Will Your New House Be Electric Car Ready?
Currently in Australia, there are just over 4000 electric cars on the roads. They currently make up 0.1% of new car sales. Having recently visited China I think that those numbers are going to change as I was amazed at…
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Understanding Safety Switches
Sponsored Post by Jordon Vellutini A lot of people don’t understand the difference between circuit breakers and safety switches so here is a video that explains the difference, and how important they are for your family’s safety. If your budget…
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