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  • 5 Simple Electrical Improvements That Will Transform Your Home
    10 December, 2019

    5 Simple Electrical Improvements That Will Transform Your Home

    As more and more new technologies are developed and advanced, the opportunities for electrical improvements in your house increase. However, making changes to accommodate and embrace these technologies doesn’t always have to come at a huge cost or inconvenience. There are a number of simple upgrades that you or an el...

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  • The Importance of Getting an Electrical Inspection Before Purchasing a Home
    15 October, 2019

    The Importance of Getting an Electrical Inspection Before Purchasing a Home

    With the soaring prices of homes these days, getting into the market can take many years of scrimping and saving, only to leave you with an enormous debt. Of course, owning your own home is a worthwhile investment, however, when you do your own inspections on the house before purchasing, there are a number of hazards t...

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  • 4 Tips for Slashing Your Household’s Electricity Costs
    09 September, 2019

    4 Tips for Slashing Your Household’s Electricity Costs

    With the way electricity prices are on the rise, for many households, it’s absolutely necessary to make small changes to the way you consume energy in order to make it more affordable. However, it’s hard to know where to start, and the old suggestion of turning your appliances off at the switch simply won’t make ...

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  • The Importance of Safety Switches
    02 August, 2019

    The Importance of Safety Switches

    Safety switches are designed to keep track of all electricity that flows through circuits. More importantly, should a leakage of the electrical current be detected by the switch, it will turn off the supply to all power points on the circuit in a fraction of a second. This means that should an electrical appliance come...

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  • The Importance of Certificates of Electrical Safety
    24 June, 2019

    The Importance of Certificates of Electrical Safety

    Exposure to faulty electrical work is hazardous to you, your family and your home, so it’s important that you receive assurance that the work that’s completed in your house is safe. We’ve discussed the importance of not DIY’ing your own electrical work, but not receiving a Certificate of Electrical Safety (COES...

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  • The Benefits of Upgrading to LED Lighting
    27 May, 2019

    The Benefits of Upgrading to LED Lighting

    The rising cost of electricity bills is a common complaint amongst Aussie homeowners. Of the average homeowner’s electricity bill, approximately 10-15% of the total is due to the costs associated with lighting their house. However, we’ve seen this number reach up to 40% for some of our clients. If this sounds like ...

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  • Four Reasons Not to DIY Your Own Electrical Work
    30 April, 2019

    Four Reasons Not to DIY Your Own Electrical Work

    With so much information available at your fingertips, doing your own electrical work can be tempting - but it’s not worth it. You might save a few dollars initially, but it’s the risks associated with the work aren’t worth it in the long run, and there are a few good reasons why. 1. Although changing a lightb...

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  • Quay Electrical: Master Electricians Australia Member
    04 April, 2019

    Quay Electrical: Master Electricians Australia Member

    Master Electricians Australia set the benchmark for electricians across the country. Becoming a member highlights that your business is committed to improving the industry, following safety procedures and providing customers with a high standard of service. Accreditation is only granted by the board to those who have p...

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  • Local Matters: Mikro Coffee Roasters
    12 November, 2018

    Local Matters: Mikro Coffee Roasters

    At Quay Electrical we’re experienced in delivering quality electrical work to clients of all sizes. Whether the work is domestic, commercial or industrial, we always get the job done to a high standard. However, it’s definitely a great motivator when you’re completing work for a local business that pours their he...

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