Electrical & Energy Advice
Practical answers to common electrical, solar, battery and EV charging questions from Perth homeowners and businesses.
Why Does My RCD Keep Tripping? Causes & What to Do
An RCD (safety switch) trips to protect you from electric shock when it detects current leaking to earth. Repeated tripping usually means a …
Read moreWhen Should I Upgrade My Switchboard? 7 Signs to Look For
Your switchboard may need upgrading if it still uses ceramic fuses instead of circuit breakers, lacks safety switches (RCDs), frequently tri…
Read moreWhy Does My Circuit Breaker Keep Tripping?
A circuit breaker trips to protect the wiring on that circuit from overheating due to too much current. Repeated tripping usually means the …
Read moreWhat Should I Do If I Smell Burning From a Power Point or Switchboard?
A burning smell from a power point or switchboard should always be treated as urgent. Turn off and unplug any appliances at that power point…
Read moreIs an Old Fuse Box Dangerous?
Old fuse boxes with ceramic fuses can be dangerous because they typically lack safety switches (RCDs), which are the main protection against…
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