Handy Hints

Your dishwasher is one of those appliances that you never realise how much you rely on until it stops working properly or breaks down. Some of the common problems associated with your dishwasher not working properly can be rectified by yourself, other issues are best left to the professionals. Read the full article

Its one thing to dig under ground and hit a water or sewage pipe (its a bit messy and costly), but hitting electrical cables is outright dangerous!!! In fact digging into an electrical cable can cause major injury, or even death. Its important to know where underground electrical cables are located if you're planning any backyard digging. Read the full article

You could save up to $300 each year, and receive a $250 EFTPOS gift card for connecting your pool pump to off-peak or installing a minimum 5-star energy efficient pool pump. Read the full article

In a recent media release from the Lighting Council of Australia there has been an increasing number of new LED or Light emitting diodes (SSL) that claim to increase energy efficiency across a range of lighting applications.  Read the full article

Halogen downlights must be correctly installed, insulated and maintained to minimise the risk of starting a fire. Halogen lights operate at high temperatures so it is essential that care is taken right through from installation to on going maintenance. Read the full article

These days with the rising cost of electricity many people are looking for ways to save money on their electricity bills. One great way to save on electricity is to install dimmers. Not only is it great for mood lighting but can also save you $$$!! Read the full article

According to Australian Conservation Foundation, lighting accounts for 12 per cent of Australia's domestic greenhouse gas emissions. For this reason, CFL's (compact fluorescent lamps) were mandated in 2010 as the replacement for the old energy hungry incandescent light bulbs, as they are more energy-efficient. However, CFLs are not without their own environmental disadvantages, as they use more energy to produce and contact small portions of mercury. Some manufacturers are increasing their ranges to include higher wattage LED and halogen lights, which do not contact mercury. Read the full article

Many of these products appear “to be the real deal”, however are often manufactured with cheap materials and no regard to our strong Australian safety requirements or star ratings. There is an increasing concern regarding the number of electrical products that are sold, that do not comply with Australian Standards.  Read the full article

With so many different light bulbs available and the introduction of more energy efficient globes it has sure got confusing on what globes to use where for which application. Different types of light globes use different amounts of electricity to produce the same amount of light. Read the full article

Saving energy means saving money, which means more profit every month. Think about how much most businesses focus on saving on expenses they can see every day such as labour and fuel, but most small businesses don't realise how much they can save on electricity and other energy costs.
Some energy saving actions may involve an initial investment. However, this investment can often be recovered very quickly. Read the full article