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Detectors, FAQ's, Carbon Monoxide, Electrical Safety, Adelaide Electric

FAQ about Carbon Monoxide Detectors

These FAQ’s are intended as a resource for the awareness and prevention of Carbon Monoxide dangers for the residents of Adelaide and South Australia. What is Carbon Monoxide? Commonly known as ‘the silent killer’ Carbon Monoxide...

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July 18, 2022 8 mins read

FAQ's, Handy Tips, Energy Efficiency, Adelaide Electric

What is Lumens, Watts, Kelvins on LED Lights?

What is Lumens, Watts, Kelvins on LED Lights? With the advent of LED lights, I’m often asked about the terminology found on packaging and light globes in regards to LED lighting. What do all those numbers and letters on the light...

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March 25, 2019 2 mins read

House Fire, Electrical Safety, Circuit Protection, Adelaide Electric

Switch Board Upgrade Adelaide

Switch Board Upgrade Adelaide An electrical switch board, sometimes called MSB (Main Switch Board), Fuse box, power box or power board controls the electrical supply to your house.

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April 5, 2017 2 mins read

Handy Tips, Adelaide Electric

Electric Oven Not Working – Adelaide Check Guide

Electric Oven Not Working – Adelaide Quick Check Guide Before calling out an electrician to repair your electric oven, I thought it would be a good idea to run through a couple of self help tips. This may save you some money and...

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January 14, 2017 2 mins read

Detectors, House Fire, Electrical Safety, Adelaide Electric

Smoke Alarms in Rental Property SA

Smoke Alarms and Legislative information for Landlords and Rental Properties

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July 25, 2016 3 mins read

Detectors, House Fire, Electrical Safety, Adelaide Electric

Photoelectric or Ionisation Smoke Alarms?

Photoelectric or Ionisation Smoke Alarms? On Boxing Day in 2011 celebrity chef Matt Golinski lost his wife Rachel and three daughters Sage, Willow and Starlia to a fire in their house. Matt was badly burned. The fire was believed...

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July 21, 2016 3 mins read

Detectors, House Fire, Electrical Safety, Adelaide Electric

Why Adelaide Electric for Smoke Alarms?

Why Adelaide Electric for Smoke Alarms and Your Adelaide Electrician? Simply, the safety of your family and loved ones. They’re important to you and just like a seat belt in your car, smoke alarms are there to protect you from...

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July 5, 2016 3 mins read

Detectors, House Fire, Electrical Safety, Adelaide Electric

Smoke Alarms – Replace your batteries Adelaide

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April 2, 2016 2 mins read

Detectors, House Fire, FAQ's, Electrical Safety, Adelaide Electric

Smoke Alarm and Detector FAQ Adelaide

Smoke Alarm and Detector FAQ What type of smoke alarm should I install in my Adelaide home? There are 2 main types of smoke detectors, the ionisation and photoelectric. Both types of smoke detectors will work however the...

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March 21, 2016 6 mins read

Detectors, House Fire, Handy Tips, Electrical Safety, Adelaide Electric

Why does my smoke alarm beep for no reason

Why does my smoke alarm beep or go off for no reason? I’m going to answer some questions here about why smoke alarms or smoke detectors may go off or beep for no apparent reason. Keep in mind here there is a difference between...

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March 15, 2016 3 mins read