Hello,
i can see your frustration, as there are alot of items that make up a total cost, that a client would not take into account, nor ever see.
Here are…

Hello,
In regards to your question about adding powerpoints after handover..
Yes there are scenarios where you can add additional powerpoints, but you are limited to where you can add them (…

Im afraid, it sounds like you may have a faulty inverter..
you need to contact a solar installer who can test the panels and cables for outgoing voltage and cable continuity..
the…

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was the solar ac isolator switched on?
If the ac isolator was switched off, then yes this is very odd because a solar inverter will not pass electricity from the panels…

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I would take a look at a HAI solution.. much more flexible than a full c-bus system and much cheaper
google HAI automation, there you will find alot of information.
If you…

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the only way to keep your costs down is to go with a 3rd part installer.. volume builders add AT LEAST 20% ontop of their trades to install extra's
lik ementioned…

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if you decide to go fully solar here are a couple of traps you may not be aware of:
After a few years you may find that you are not getting…

WOW... that is all i can say...
If we were to charge this amount then every electrician would be living on coastal waterfront homes!!... UTTERLY ridiculous..
The funny things is that these…

i cant beleive this has been posted!!!
YOU CANNOT DO ELECTRICAL WORK YOURSELF... im still contemplating sending this post the the cheif electrical inspector for energy safe to look over!!
read the…

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Being in perth is a different kettle of fish.. most of the building there is double brick which takes alot longer than standard brick veneer building practices.. as there is…

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Its good to see that you are allowing a GOOD amount of data cables at the marked locations... This will allow you ALOT of flexibility later on.. especially with multi…

it doesnt future proof anything... its all to do with power draw etc etc...
you dont run an aircon on its own off a seperate phase.. it would make all the…

3 phase is needed when
* the maximum demand on your home is looking to exceed the allowable amp amount provided by the electrical distributor on a…

The home owner or builder will organize to set-up either a temporary site pole ( usually installed and supplied by a hire company ) OR Temporary/permant site pole ( this…

i apologize, i was refering to brick veneer homes.. not WA double brick houses..

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Im sorry the 'parts' was a typo... this is charged ontop of an hourly rate..
and i am by no means complaining... far from it.. i just wanted to enlighten those…

Hello all,
If you are looking for a top quality dual cat-6 matrix switcher you cannot go past Intellix controlled via a n-touch genie ( or bitwise box... they are a…

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you dont need conduits in the house to pull cables through later..
you can do it with pre-drilled holes and draw wires.. it is much less hassle than trying to…

when you look at electrician prices.. you also have to look at these factors that determine pricing:
time to get to your place
time to quote jobs
superannuation
insurances
car registration
fuel
parts
gst
time to go and but…

Hello matty
When people charge per point it is usually the cable to the point, the wall plate and the consumables that go into mounting the wall plate and getting the…

Hello,
i didnt know that, i will take a look. Thanks

you can still install a d8x into an existing home without wires!
you will just need an rf interface possibly an extension aerial depending on the building, and all the…

Go to Ness corporation in nunawading and look at their external dome range... they have a 520TVL IR dome line for under 190.00 each!
Bosch also have the same as above…

Aiphone and kocom are great!!
We install look-c ( about 3-4 per month ), have never had any problems with them,
good price aswell
http://www.lookc.com.au/
hope this helped

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Just before i start ranting.. im not affiliated with the company mentioned below.. it may sound like it, but i have being using their products for years and recommend them…

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Pierlite starbust L.E.D's are the best out there in my opinion... at 100.00 + each they are not for everyone..
But you can look at it like this..
With cheaper brands…

Also try HAI... i love this product.
www.homeauto.com

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I would email a few electricians that also install smart wiring/automation/structured cabling and ask if they conduct electrical designs. This is an area that is not advertised often, but is…

Control4 is a great system looks great too, and WOW $$$ their touchscreens are outrageous!! but is based on wireless switches..
I dont like it because customization is limited... IT…

Agreed with almost half that...
should be around 3K depending on cabnet installed..