Tips and advice
Electrical tips for Adelaide homes, rentals and renos.
Plain answers from a licensed sparky. What to check, what it costs to leave it, and when to call.
Renovations & Builds
23 electrical decisions to make before your walls are plastered
Planning a reno or new build in Adelaide? Make these 23 electrical calls before plaster, or pay to cut walls later. 0417 397 165.
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Smoke alarm compliance for Adelaide rentals: what property managers need on file
What Adelaide property managers should keep on file for smoke alarms in every rental. Simple checklist from a licensed sparky. 0417 397 165.
Read the tip →One-Off Jobs
Do I need a switchboard upgrade?
Ceramic fuses, no safety switches, or adding solar or an EV charger? 7 signs your Adelaide switchboard needs an upgrade. 0417 397 165.
Read the tip →One-Off Jobs
What to do when your power trips
Power keeps tripping? A safe 5-step way to find the cause, and when to stop and call a sparky. Adelaide, flat $320 after hours. 0417 397 165.
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The Adelaide Renovator's Electrical Checklist
23 electrical decisions to make before your walls are plastered. Miss one, and you pay to cut the plaster open later.
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