USB style chargers are now common place among households and workplaces.  While they provide the convenience and often speed of charging, care must be taken when purchasing such chargers. In 2014, a safety alert was issued by the Department of Fair Trading after the death of a consumer where an unapproved USB charger was implicated. All electrical products sold in NSW must comply with the Electricity (Consumer Safety) Act 2004 and its regulations to ensure they are designed an...

If you're in the market for an efficient way to heat up your home, underfloor heating may be a good option for you. We all know how it feels to step onto cold floors in dead middle of winter at 6am!  Yet choosing the best option for you can be confusing and not to mention expensive if you choose the wrong option. So, what are the benefits of underfloor heating. Firstly, not having to use radiators or electric heaters means freeing up valuable space for furniture placement and the...

Swapping out your incandescent lightbulbs for LEDs has several benefits. These include saving money on your electric bill, superior light quality, less impact on the environment and replacing bulbs once every decade or two instead of every few months.
But shopping for LEDs can be confusing. Aside from the vast array of bulb shapes to choose from, there are terms you've probably heard before, such as lumens and Kelvin, but don't exactly understand. On top of that, there's a seemin...

Electricity is part of our lives. We use it from the moment we wake up and throughout the day. As a result, we sometimes forget how powerful and dangerous it can be. Your electricity supplier is responsible for getting electricity to your home, typically known as the electrical point of supply on your premise.  Other than the metering equipment, you are responsible for any infrastructure, cabling, switchboard or private power poles beyond the point of supply. Below is a guideline...