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The Dangers In Old Fluorescent Light Fittings
There Could Be A Nasty Surprise Lurking In Your Old Fluorescent Lights. Fluorescent light fittings manufactured before 1980 may contain a dangerous chemical called Polychlorinated Biphenyls or PCBs....
Sparking Light Switch?
Sometimes when you turn a light switch on or off you may hear a crackling, arcing sound and even see a small blue flash of light. Is this a problem? Could it be dangerous? The spark is caused by an...
Replacing Your Bathroom Tastic? – Here’s What You Need To Know
The original Tastic was an IXL brand name but it has become the common term used to describe any brand of bathroom combination fan-light-heater. These units are now available from a wide range of...
No Power? Could It Be Your Service Fuse?
If you have no power to your house, it could be due to a number of causes, but if yours is the only house in the street without power you may have a problem with your service fuse. Your service fuse...
Common Oven Repairs – Door Seals And Hinges
Is Your Oven Slow To Heat Up? Does It Seem To Take Ages To Cook Something Properly? If your oven is heating up but taking a long time to get to the correct temperature then the element is probably...
Lost Power? Check Your Power Boards First
Plug in power boards are a common source of electrical faults. If you find that some of your power points or electronic equipment has stopped working, you should check any power boards that are in...
Power Outage Due To Ants Nest
It may seem an unlikely cause of electrical problems but Mance Electrical staff have seen a number of cases, where an ant infestation has caused power faults for Launceston residents. Ants seem to...