by Mance Electrical | Oct 17, 2016 | Electrical Safety & Compliance
Should you buy your own gear for an electrical job or let the electrician supply it? Some people are very focused on minimising the costs of any home improvement project they undertake. For electrical work, this shows up as the client purchasing and supplying their... by Mance Electrical | Jul 7, 2016 | Electrical Safety & Compliance
Did You Get The Rewire You Paid For? In part 1 of our Truth About Rewires series we looked at “The Cheapest Quote Rewire”, where everything is done as cheap and nasty as possible, and in part 2 we investigated “The Cosmetic Rewire” where everything looks good on the... by Mance Electrical | Jul 6, 2016 | Electrical Safety & Compliance
Not All Rewires Are Actually Rewires In part 1 of our rewire series we explored the joys of “The Cheapest Quote” rewire, where everything is done to the bare minimum, using the cheapest materials, there’s no time to doing things properly and shortcuts are taken... by Mance Electrical | Jun 14, 2016 | Electrical Safety & Compliance
If you have an older home maybe you still have some older wiring in use as well. These days all new wiring is thermoplastic insulated, with a life expectancy of at more than 40 years. Older homes used a variety of cable types, all of which are now due for...
by Mance Electrical | Feb 5, 2016 | Electrical Safety & Compliance
Is your home at risk during a lightning storm? Yes, your home can be at risk during a lightning storm, even if lightning never directly hits your roof. Lightning energy can travel through electrical wiring, plumbing, and ground currents, damaging your switchboard,... by Mance Electrical | Jan 6, 2016 | Electrical Safety & Compliance
There is an important distinction between an electrician and an electrical contractor. An electrician is a person who has completed a 4 year apprenticeship, training alongside qualified tradespeople and regularly attending TAFE classes. In order to become qualified,...
