What Is A Level 2 (ASP) Electrician?

ASP; Accredited Service Provider.

An ASP Level 2 Electrician is licenced and trained to provide extensive installation, repairs and maintenance needed to overhead and underground service lines between your home and the electricity network in the street. A Level 2 electrician NSW is authorised to work on or near electrical service networks like Ausgrid and Endeavour Energy. A Level 2 electrician also handles metering equipment and, live wire connections according to the Australian Wiring Rules and Regulations (AS NZS 3000:2018). Read more about a central coast level 2 electrician here.

Why Do My Lights Flicker?

In general, flickering lights can range from no threat issues such as a loose globe, an unsuitable dimmer, poor electrical frequency in your area, or the high input surge current needed in loads like fluorescent lights. Unfortunately if one of these isn’t the issue then you may have a bigger, more dangerous problem in your home. Issues such as loose wiring not only cause flickering lights, but it’s also the lead cause of electrical fires in homes! If you have flickering lights and don’t know why, do not hesitate to get a professional, call a qualified electrician immediately. We at Coast Complete Electrical Solutions offer 24/7 emergency services, free quotes and are happy to help, any time of day! Read more about flickering lights here.

Do I Need A Switchboard Upgrade

Does your switchboard look like this?

Then you should definitely invest in a switchboard upgrade! Find out more about a switchboard upgrade here!

What Is An RCD?

An RCD is a Residual Current Device. It’s a life saving device! An RCD is a sensitive safety device that is designed to prevent persons from getting any electrical shocks. It protects the cables integrity (like a circuit breaker or fuse), protects you, your family and your home. RCD’s offer the personal protection that the old school fuses and circuit breakers don’t as they purely protect the cable. A Residual Current Device will monitor the flow of electricity through one or more of your household circuits and will instantly (.4 of a second) cut your power when it detects electricity flowing down an unintended path like a person who has touched a live part. This will significantly reduce the risk of death or serious injury.

How Can I Reduce My Electricity Bill?

• Water heating is one of the biggest consumers in your household using up to 25% of your household energy use. These not only use large quantities of water but the power consumed to make that water warm/hot is quite large. 

• The energy efficiency of the appliances in your household is a vital aspect when it comes to keeping energy use and bills down! If you are looking at purchasing a new appliance be sure to check the energy star rating. Something more energy efficient might cost a little more but will save you money in the long run with their life expectancy and running costs. 

• Air conditioners, as you know will definitely add a noticeable amount onto your electricity bill. They are good to have for those unbearable times… Though, you would probably find that decent ceiling fans in your rooms would suffice for a fraction of the cost! 

• Reducing your power bill and emissions can also be done by through changing some certain aspects of the lighting in your house. Some of the most efficient and modern ways to reduce your electricity bill; utilize dimmers and connect motion sensors to outdoor lights. While the biggest and best solution is to convert to LED! 

• Although installing a solar power system to your home with solar panels on your roof is the most expensive option, this will be the most beneficial to your power bill! It can save you a lot of money. If your system is big enough and you convert more power than you use you can even make money! For more in depth information about reducing your electricity bill read on here.