FAQ – Allume Electrical

Absolutely not.

Domestic electrical work is unlawful in Victoria unless performed by a trained electrician. Even if the repair is done correctly, it will not pass certification, which is terrible news if you need to sell the home.

Also, you can make a mistake and need to hire an electrician to remedy the situation.

So spare yourself the effort and hire a professional electrician to handle all of your home’s electrical needs. You don’t want to jeopardise your own or your family’s safety.

It is recommended. Regulations now demand that every power point be safeguarded by an RCD (residual current device or “safety switch”).

If that isn’t clear, consider this: on a standard power circuit, the current going to an appliance returns through the neutral wire. If the circuit is broken, electricity can flow to the ground via a person in touch with the device, resulting in death or serious harm.

A safety switch detects a lack of power in the circuit and switches off the power supply in as little as 30 milliseconds – 0.003 seconds. Importantly, this reaction time is quicker than the crucial part lowering the risk of death or serious damage dramatically.

Step 1: Turn off the main power switch on the switch board, then turn on the safety switch (it should stay on), and then turn on the Main Switch. If the safety switch is tripped, go to step 2.

Step 2: Turn off all of the electricity outlets in your house. Then, unplug each appliance’s power cord from its power outlet.

Step 3: Reactivate the safety switch. If it falls off, proceed to step 4, otherwise you are good to go.

Step 4: As soon as possible, contact an electrician. Don’t even think about trying anything else.

Older protection mechanisms, such as ceramic fuses, often protect the wire but not you.

Most people assume that when something goes wrong in the electrical system, “the fuse blows,” saving them from electrocution. However, this is not the case.

Fuses blow for two reasons. To begin, a short circuit occurs when a live wire comes into touch with an earthing system. Second, there is an overload in the circuit.

Safety switches protect you and your family from electric shock. They are intended to keep people safe from harm or death.

Allume Electrical recommends that you get an electrical safety check assessment performed if you:

• You are buying an already occupied property.
• The property is almost 25 years old.
• If it has been more than 5 years since one has been performed,
• If you have any concerns about how any of the equipment was installed. 

If you have any of these concerns, get in touch today.

By properly planning, programming, and integrating your electrical equipment, clever home automation allows your family to experience increased convenience and security in your house. We assist you in designing your dream home by making it easy for you to pick and implement the home automation that is most beneficial to you and your family.

Benefits of home automation include ‘future proofing,’ ease, aesthetics, and energy savings.

Structured wiring for telephone, video-intercom, internet, LAN, and video, through home theatre and multi-room audio, automated lighting control, security, and keyless entry, to automated control of electric motorised blinds, motorised roller shutters, watering, air-conditioning, exhaust fans, ceiling fans, and other appliances, are all examples of home automation.

Contact us right now to schedule the installation of your home automation system.

Smart Wiring is an industry wiring standard that, once implemented, provides access to numerous phones, Internet, and PAY-TV alternatives, as well as security, audio, lighting home automation, garden irrigation services, etc.

Test and Tag is a technique through which our electricians test all electrical equipment in a workplace for defects, ensuring that it is safe for employees to use. The electrician will then tag the piece of equipment with the date it was tested and the date the next test is due.

Yes, LED lights are more energy efficient than incandescent lighting and last longer than regular incandescent bulbs. As a result, they are a more cost-effective lighting solution. Contact Allume Electrical now to discuss a cost-effective LED lighting upgrade for your home or business.

Load balancing, the installation of energy-efficient fittings, the installation of three-phase power, and the placement of air conditioners and swimming pools on special tariff metering are all options to assist lower your power cost. Please contact an electrician who will help set up an electrical system that doesn’t cost exorbitant amount of money every month.

We usually suggest that all residences have an electrical safety check and inspection, however some risk factors include the following:

• A house that is more than 50 years old, especially if it is of an older type. 
• Wire insulation can deteriorate or get damaged over time and must be examined.
• Breaker tripping indicates an overloaded system and obsolete wiring that is unable to sustain the electrical demands of a modern home.
• Power-point discoloration or charring, loose or broken wires
• A burning odour that cannot be recognised is an indication that wires are overheating and require immediate repair.
• You do not have a power supply box. We’ve been to a lot of sites where the “power boxes” are exposed to the weather and are generally located underground.

If you have observed any of these issues, its time to get your house rewired.

If you attempt to turn off your light and find the switch is too hot to touch, do not turn it back on and call an electrician right away. This is abnormal and indicates that there is a significant problem lurking beyond your walls. If you don’t get help, this can also escalate to a major electrical fire.

In most circumstances, it’s most likely just a defective bulb. Other causes might include a faulty connection, frayed wires, or a significant malfunction along the line that is potentially harmful, in which case you should contact us.

Once a month, press the small test button on your smoke alarms. Push the “test” button or follow the manufacturer’s directions to test the smoke alarm.

On hardwired 240v systems, the backup battery should be replaced once a year or whenever you hear the equipment produce a brief “BEEP” sound. The 10-year battery in battery smoke alarms is not detachable; instead, the complete smoke alarm must be replaced every 10 years.

A 2.5kw split system will enough for most bedrooms, a 6kw for most smaller living areas, and an 8kw for big open plan areas. So depending on the size of your room, you have to make a decision accordingly.

If you have any more questions, give us a quick call on 0485 866 683 and we’ll get to your electrical problems right away.