Safety tips from your local Gold Coast electrician
Feb 5 , 2020
Protect yourself and your family by taking the time to do a check around your home for electrical hazards. The most common hazards are typically found in the kitchen, bathroom, and bedrooms.
Electrical safety around the home
Electricity is everywhere around the home. Here’s some simple hazar
Merry Christmas from the Gold Coast team at Sparkies Electrical
Dec 28 , 2019
If you’re fed up with the usual Christmas cracker jokes, here’s some we found, to keep you amused.
What nationality is Santa Claus? North Polish
What do you call a blind reindeer? I have no eye deer
What’s the difference between the Christmas alphabet and the ordinary alphabet? The
4 Things you should know if you’re considering getting solar panels
Dec 4 , 2019
Are you considering putting solar panels on your home?
With so much of the year sunny, it’s no wonder solar panels are so popular with Gold Coast homeowners. For most people, solar is an excellent investment, but there are some things you should consider when doing your research.
Starting
In an era where technology is constantly changing and evolving, and we have an app for everything, it’s no surprise that we are fighting for the power point.
Many homes, especially older homes, aren’t set up to deal with the demands for modern technology. With the need to have our smart phone
Whilst we usually take it for granted, electricity makes everyday life run much smoother; from the shower you take in the morning, to the kettle you boil to make your morning coffee, or the lights you turn on around your house, they are all powered by electricity.
Whilst we love using electricity
It is our belief at Sparkies Electrical that children should be raised to respect electricity and be aware of the dangers.
Whilst we want to teach our children safe practices, sometimes its easy to forget the things we do as second nature. So here are a few safety tips for children when it comes
Converting to LED lighting is something that many people are doing, and if you haven’t already done it yet you might be wondering what all the hype is about.
The benefits of LED lighting
At Sparkies Electrical on the Gold Coast, our electricians put together some of the main reasons people are
Electricity is a luxury that we often take for granted. Whilst it’s as simple as turning on a light switch, it is important to maintain the integrity of your electrical wiring so that you continue to receive safe and uninterrupted electricity.
Whilst you can neglect your wiring for a time and s
On the Gold Coast we don’t really get a harsh winter, but for those of us that have acclimatised, as the winter rolls around we start to get the heaters out of storage and the sofa is usually equipped with a blanket.
At Sparkies Electrical we want you to be ready for the winter, and this means
Having your home broken into can be quite traumatic; it can make you feel unsafe and vulnerable. When it comes to theft many reported instances are crimes of opportunity. Why make it easy for a burglar to break in when you can follow a few simple rules to help protect your home.
It might sound
