As a new landlord, you'll need an Electrical Safety Certificate (issued by your local authority) in order to comply with the law. But what action do you need to take in order to get your all-important certificate? Read on for a helpful guide. Your responsibilities as a landlord In order to qualify for an Electrical Safety Certificate, you must be able to prove the following: Your rental property's electrical installations (i.
29 July 2016
Outdoor floodlights provide both security and lighting in your garden, allowing you to benefit from a well-illuminated landscape without feeling unsafe. But choosing floodlights can be difficult when you don't know what you want. This guide equips you with considerations when installing outdoor floodlights in your garden. Think About Where You Want To Mount The Lights You must consider where you want to place your floodlights in the garden for maximum effect.
27 June 2016
Electric fences are a reliable way of securing your home. You can use them around the borders of your land like ordinary barbed wire fences, on top of perimeter wall fences or within the premises to partition livestock paddocks. With proper equipment and maintenance, you can have a structure that costs you less than many other types of fences. For instance, you will use fewer materials such as posts with a high tensile electric fence, unlike an ordinary barbed wire fence.
23 May 2016
Running telephone wires throughout your home is required when you want the ability to use your telephone in a number of different rooms. When you are running the wires, you will most likely have to run them through doorways. Telephone wires can be unsightly and hazardous when they are not concealed. This means that before you begin running telephone wires through your home, it is important for you to be aware of the most helpful tips that allow you to effectively conceal telephone wires around a doorway.
28 January 2016
Due to technological innovation, some people are now rapidly shifting from the use of copper wires to fibre optic cables. You may wonder why a change would be necessary, since the copper seemed just fine. Well, these modern cables have just brought about so many benefits and breakthroughs, especially in transfer of information. Therefore, if you are still debating with yourself on whether or not to install fibre optics in your property, below are a few justifiable reasons why you totally should.
25 January 2016
There are some electrical problems in your home that may be able to wait until you can get an appointment with an electrician; a plug that doesn't work or an appliance that keeps shutting off a circuit may need some rewiring, but these aren't necessarily emergencies. However, there are times when you should call an emergency electrician to your home rather than waiting, even if it means an extra fee for their services.
25 January 2016
A conveyor system is a vital part of any manufacturing or processing business, especially in the mining sector. The right conveyor system will help handle your products throughout various stages of production such as transportation, sorting, cleaning, packaging, and even cooling. If you are planning to install a conveyor system, read below to see some of the important factors that you'll need to consider first. Belt or vibrating system? Today there exist two major types of conveyor systems: belt-driven systems and vibrating systems.
25 January 2016
Home wires and cables exposed to heavy rains or floodwaters are electrical hazards that threaten the safety of you and your family. Prolonged moisture and wetness can cause mildew and corrosion for your home's wiring, so you will need your electrical contractors to tackle the problem as soon as possible. Before the electrical contractors arrive, you can undertake some immediate actions to protect your loved ones from fires or electrocution when water submerges your wiring.
22 January 2016
Heating and cooling systems are a staple in most Australian homes. However, not many homeowners contemplate the range of options available to the when it comes to heating solutions for their home. A common choice for individuals who are looking for exclusive heating solutions are heat pumps. Here are some of the different types of heat pumps that you could consider for your home. Air source pumps These types of heat pumps are suited for areas that experience moderate climate changes rather than extreme weather conditions.
22 January 2016
You may find that you need to install an extra power outlet in one of the rooms in your home. This article discusses some crucial precautions that you should take as you install that additional power outlet within your home. Have an Outlet Tester An outlet tester is a device that you can plug into a power outlet in order to confirm that you wired that outlet correctly. The outlet tester has several lights (such as a green light) that can let you know if anything is amiss.
22 January 2016