by Mance Electrical | Jul 27, 2015 | Electrical Safety & Compliance
Loose Electrical Connections Get Hot, And This Could Be The Result. Electrical connections can become loose for a variety of reasons. A tightly made connection can become loose over time due to the tiny expansion and contraction that occurs as the cable warms up...
by Mance Electrical | Oct 27, 2014 | Electrical Safety & Compliance
The recent 60 Minutes story on smoke detectors has prompted a number of clients to ask us about the safety and effectiveness of their existing smoke alarms. The story featured fire safety expert David Isaac, who expressed concern that some smoke detectors were too... by Mance Electrical | Sep 23, 2014 | Electrical Safety & Compliance
This is what’s left of a defective DC isolation switch on the roof of a solar installation we attended recently. The picture below shows what it used to look like. This particular brand of isolation switch was subject to an Australia wide total recall, due to... by Mance Electrical | Sep 4, 2014 | Electrical Safety & Compliance
Unfortunately rats and mice, and even possums love to chew electrical cable, and yes it is possible for that sort of damage to start a fire. These days cable is manufactured with an additive in the plastic that is supposed to deter rodents from chewing, but it... by Mance Electrical | Jun 10, 2014 | Electrical Safety & Compliance
The ceiling space of your home could be a dangerous place… Old wiring, rodent damage or poor installation could all spell disaster for the home handyman. Maybe you want to install some insulation, check for a water leak or remove the dead animal causing that... by Mance Electrical | Aug 19, 2013 | Electrical Safety & Compliance
Correct Earthing Is Vital For Electrical Safety Hi, today I want to talk about the importance of correct earthing for the electrical safety of your home or business premises. A good main earth is a vital safety feature, unfortunately it’s something that can be...
